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| Lhasa Travel Guide |
| With an average height of 4,000 meters above the sea level, Tibet is reputed as the "Roof of the World" and the third Pole of the Globe. Being the capital city, with 1,300 years of history, Lhasa, which means ¡°sacred land?in Tibetan, is the political religious economical and cultural centre of Tibet. It has also inscribed as one of the 24 historical and cultural cities of China. Lahsa offers breathtaking monastery sights, Tibetan Buddhist Culture, colorful ethnic minority custom, which should not be missed! Any one comes to Tibet should not avoid its extreme high sea level and distinct the Plateau climate with great difference of days and nights. The northern part is arid and cold. Generally, Tibet claims a low temperature, long-day sunshine, strong radiation, rare rainfall and thin air. |
| Potala Palace | Norbu Lingka | | Standing atop a cliff more than 3700 meters above sea level, is a 13-story palace complex, is the symbol of that sacred land. It was originally built in the 640's and functioned as the traditional seat of the Tibetan government and the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas. It is Mainly comprised by the White Palace (administerial building) and the Red Palace (religious building). | Meaning Jewel Park, was Dalai Lama's summer palace since the Seventh. It lies one kilometer to the west of the Potala and covers an area of 40-hectare. It is well worth visiting since it is a combination of feudal palaces, natural scenery and a structure with a role in Tibetan religious. On Shoton Festival, the park is crowded with picnickers, and traditional Tibetan opera performances are also held there. |
| Gandan Monastery | Sera Monastery |
| It was built in 1409 and renown as the first and foremost Gelukpa monastery. Situated 60 kilometers east of Lhasa and at an altitude of 3800m, it covers an enormous area and comprises quite a few temples and other buildings. Gandan Monastery is one of the three principle Gelukpa monasteries in the Lhasa district and listed as one of the Tibet s cultural relics as well. |
Sera is an important spiritual center for Buddhist monks in Lahsa. It was founded in 1419 and consists of a great sutra chanting hall, a college and 32 sections. It once housed nearly 10,000 monks, and is proud of its glorious history during the Ming Dynasty. Enshrined in the monastery are over 10,000 golden copper Buddhist statues, the holy prayer scripture written in cinnabar, and other treasures. |
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Drepung Monaster |
The Jokhang Temple | | Located in the hills on the northern outskirts of Lhasa, Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 by one of Tsong Khapa¡¯s disciples. It was the largest and the most powerful of the three major Yellow Sect monasteries in Lhasa. In addition, Drepung Monastery also became an important center of political power before the construction of the Potala Palace. Drepung Monastery was also listed as a national cultural relic in 1982. | Built in the mid-7th century and situated in the centre of Lhasa, The temple is a combination of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural techniques and thus completely different from others. It houses many historical relics, including statues of King Songtsen Gompo, Princess Wencheng, Princess Bhrikuti Devi (Nepalese). It is also the spiritual centre of Tibet and the holiest destination for all Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims. |
| The Barkhor Street |
| | Built in the heart of Lhasa surrounding the Jokhang Temple. It is an essential pilgrim route for centuries on which pilgrims tramped out around Jokhang Temple. Buddhist pilgrims who walk or progress by body-lengths along the street clockwise can be seen every day and everywhere. In addition, it is ¡°must?for souvenir-hunting tourists. Shops and stalls are built all around the street. |
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