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Urban district of the City of Lhasa in Tibet
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Lhasa Prefecture is the prefecture where the capital of Tibet resides. You don't need a travel permit to visit anyplace in the prefecture.
The public transportation here is some of the best in Tibet, most destinations have daily buses.
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