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Lhasa means holy and in Tibetan. On the northern bank of Lhasa River, a
tributary of Yailung Zangbo River. It is 3,650 meters above sea level. Lhasa is famous for its long history of more than 1,300 years, also as a city of sunshine for its
sunshine of more than 3,000 hours a year. It is the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region. as well as a political, economic and cultural center of the region. It
boasts many historical sites and scenic spots both in its urban areas and outskirts.The Potala Palace and Jokhans. Sera, Gaindan monasteries and Drepung Monastery
are well know a at home and abroad.
Potala Palace:Standing on the Red Hi11 on
Beijing C. Road, Lhasa, the Potala Palace is the highest of its kind in the world
The palace was first built in the seventh
century.Its 13-story main building is
117 meters high and is composed of the
Red and White Palaces. with the red one
in the middle. The main building consists of the Hall of Stupas of Dalai Lamas from various historical stases and
halls of Buddhas. The White Palace is the residence of the Dalai Lamas and place
for handling political affairs.
Norbu Lingka: A lovely garden in Tibetan, Norbu Lingka has been a palace for the Dalai Lamas to stay to escape the summer heat. It seas built in the 1740s and covers an area of 36 hectares. It was once a place of bathing and recuperation of the Seventh Dalai Lama and his successors.
Barkor street: Barkor Street is a shopping street around the Jokhang Monastery. Being 500 meters long. It is also a way along which the pilgrims walk around the monastery while turning prayer wheels in their hands.
Jokhang Monastery: Located in the center of the ancient city of Lhasa, the Jokhang Monastery was built in the seventh century by Songtsan Gambo, the Tang Princess Wen Cheng and Nepalese Princess Bhrikuti. Its four-story main building demonstrates a combination of the Han, Tibetan. Indian and Nepalese architectural styles, as well as a mandala world outlook of Buddhism. With the Hall of Amitayus Sutra as its center, the monastery symbolizes the nuclear of the universe.
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Tibet Travel:
Brief Introduction,
General Knowledge About Tours To Tibet, Lhabu Gyikang Mountain,
Lhasa,
Nagqu,
Ngari,
Nyingchi,
Qamdo,
Xigaze,
Shannan,
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