As the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa is located at the north bank of the Kyichu River, a tributary of the Yarlong Tsangpo River, at an altitude of 3,650 meters above sea level, supposed to be the highest city in the world. It has been the center of politics, culture, and religion in Tibet for more than 1,300 years. With a long history and unique natural environment, Lhasa boasts of rich ethnic folklore and magnificent highland scenery.