The Naxi people are the descendants of the ancient Qiang people who inhabited the region thousands of years ago. In the Sui and Tang dynasties they came to be recognized as a distinct ethnic group called the Mosha-yi.

The Drepung monastery is one of the three Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet. Je Tsongkhapa started the Gelukpa School and it was under him that Jamyang Chojey influenced by the Gelukpa teachings founded the Drepung Monastery in 1416.

Located in the heart of Lhasa is the Jokhang Temple which is considered to be one of the most holy and sacred places of worship by the Tibetans. The temple has also been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.

The monastery was built in the early 15th century by Tsong Khapa in his move to reform Buddhism and rid it of the unnecessary evils while maintaining the good points.

Barkhor Street is an old shopping street in the middle of Lhasa, and the only access route to Jokhang Temple.

According to Chinese historical records, the Tibetans are indigenous to Tibet and the surrounding areas of Central Asia.