At the historic valley of Lhasa, impressive monasteries full of rich Tibetan architecture, historic fortresses, the serene turquoise lakes and the charming Tibetan people warmly welcome you. The 'Lost Horizon' in literature and the 'Forbidden City' for the past several centuries is still a city of several wonders. The must-visit places in Lhasa (Lhasa means literally "place of gods") are the great Potala palace, the sacred Jokhang Temple, Tibetan Medical Centre and so on; the list goes on as far as time permits you.