Shangbala has the same meaning as Shangri-la in Tibetan dialect. Located in downtown Lhasa, Shangbala Hotel is one of the prime accommodation in the city. Located in downtown near Barkhor Bazaar, with the resplendent and magnificent Jokhang Temple in the east and the renowned Potala Palace in the west. There are 70 well-appointed guest rooms. All with TV set, telephone, mini bar, private bath and shower. Beisdes, there are view elevator, meeting room, sauna, business center, Chinese and western restaurants.