Lhasa Overview

Lhasa Overview Lhasa, the religious, political and economic center of Tibetan world, is also known as the Holy Place or “the land of the Buddha” on the Tibetan Plateau. It always refers to the overwhelming culture, unique ethic groups, fabulous monastery sights, breathtaking high-altitude treks. It is a mysterious land, when people talk about it, they think about magnificent Potala Palace, chanting monks in red clothes, colorful prayer flags or the highest mountain in the world. Tourism is booming with the trains and flights to Lhasa available.

Travelers to Lhasa would have remarkable and fascinated experience without doubt, it is adventurous and challenging, passing the crystal lakes and snow-capped mountains, and got gull metal satisfactions on the remote high altitude area. Even on the road, visitors witness Tibetans turning their payer wheels or just on the road of pilgrims showcasing that Lhasa are definitely a spiritual place. These peace and precious moments, with everything in its right place, take your mind far away from everything rushed and unhappy and remind you go on another tour again.

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Grand Potala Palace viewed from Bankhor Stree

Potala Palace
Built for several purposes, the Potala served as administrative center, seat of government, monastery, fortress and the home of all the Dalai Lamas from the Fifth to the Fourteenth. More
Jokhang Temple
The golden-roofed Jokhang is 1300 years old and one of Tibet's holiest shrines. It was built to commemorate the marriage of the Tang princess Wen Cheng to King Songtsen Gampo of Tubo Kingdom More
Barkhor Street
With a history of more than 1,300 years, the Barkhor is essentially a pilgrim circuit, which is followed clockwise round the periphery of the Jokhang. More
Yamdrok Lake
Also called Yamdrok Yumtso, the lake is 110 km southwest of Lhasa. Encompassing an area of 638 square kilometers, it is regarded by Tibetans as one of the three sacred lakes. More

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