Lhasa Nightlife

Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, lies 3,700 meters above sea level and is considered the highest city in the world. It has also been known worldwide as the "sunlight city" because it enjoys radiant sunshine in daytime and gets dark at about 9 p.m. When inland cities in China are already covered by the curtain of night, the rays of sun falling on Lhasa have only just begun to fade and modern lamps come on to illuminate the city, making it dazzling at night.
Compared with other cities of China, the nightlife in Lhasa seems more low-key and simple to tourists and travelers in Lhasa. Nightlife activities in Lhasa are often limited to see Tibetan performances, sit around a table and chat with friend or stroll around a night market. A few nightclubs are mainly frequented by locals.
There are some night spots which feature cabaret acts in which performers sing in English, Chinese, Tibetan, and Nepalese songs and dancers wear traditional Tibetan costume with long flowing cloth extending from their arms. There are a number of small bars which feature live music, although they typically have limited drink menus and cater mostly to foreign tourists.
Night life in Lhasa is pretty colorful with pubs, stores and especially Langma Halls open and active.

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● Langma Halls
Langma Halls are the most popular entertainment places for local people. In Tibetan language "Langma" means "royal-court music," which was only available to the aristocrats in the past. Langma Halls feature dim background light and traditional Tibetan decoration
s.Today they are a part of daily recreation for ordinary people. At about 10 p.m, many Lhasa citizens, both young and old, gather at a Langma Hall to enjoy traditional Tibetan songs and dance over beers. As Tibet has become more open to the outside world, Langma Hals have introduced pop songs from China's inland artists and classic music from foreign countries. Audience members are also encouraged to go to the stage to sing and dance with performers.
● Tianhai Night Market
Tianhai Night Market is the most famous night market for its coverall. Snacks gathers together from all parts of China, besides the Tibetan Restaurant, including Sinkiang Noodle with Sauce, Lanzhou Ramen, Sichuan Hotpot, Mutton Da Pai Dang, and so on, fruit and handicraft lining in the street. When the curtain of night is approaching, the street is crowded and illuminated.
● The Crazy Yak Troupe
The Crazy Yak Troupe is worthwhile to watch a Tibetan singing and dancing for your first visit to Lhasa. It entertains at a couple of different venue in Lhasa, including the Crazy Yak Restaurant and the Shangri La Restaurant. The show stats with short performance of various aspects of Tibetan Opera, carrying on with a drinking song which everyone is encouraged to take part in, and culminates in a sketch symbolizing how nomads subhue and tame wild yaks into domestic animals.