Lhasa City Guide, Potala Palace, Norbu Lingka, Gandan Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
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    Lhasa Travel Guide
    Many people would like to describe Lhasa as the "Roof of the World" and the "Third Pole of the Globe". Yes, it is true. Walk into Tibet, look at the clear azure sky and explore this exotic land full of diverse culture, you will have unique lifelong memories.

    Where To Go: Potala Palace, Norbu linka, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Tibet Museum, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street and etc.

    When To Go: April to October are the best time on a Tibet tour.

    Lhasa Tour Type: China Wonder Tours offers Lhasa one day tour, Lhasa private tour, Tibet customized private tour as well as China tour with Lhasa including.
    Potala Palace
    Potala Palace is the symbol of Tibet. This palace is sacred in Tibetan people hearts.
    With its majestic splendor, the Potala Palace would impress the inhabitants of any world capital. Thus the humble Tibetan pilgrim, who has always lived in a yak hair tent, must view the Potala Palace with great reverence.
    It is hard to believe that this 13-storey edifice containing 999 rooms was built on a steep mountain as long ago as the seventh century. Touring it just like a huge labyrinth. It makes you keep going and going.
    Norbu Lingka
    Norbu Linka was Dalai Lama former summer palace. It was constructed in the 18th century. It is the biggest garden in Tibet and a masterpiece of Tibetan art.
    Every Wall in every building was covered with murals. 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
    Gandan Monastery was built in 1409 and renowned 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.
    Among them, the Cuoqin Vihara is the largest one which has 108 pillars and accommodates 3500 monks at one time. Gandan Monastery is one of the three principle Gelukpa monasteries in the Lhasa district and listed as one of the Tibets cultural relics as well.
    Sera Monastery
    The Sera Monastery is known as one of the three great monasteries of Tibet along with Drepung and Ganden. All of the aforementioned belong to the Gelukpa Sect which was founded by Tsong Karpa in the early 15th century and all are within Lhasa.
    The monks gather here to have debates on the Buddhist scriptures at 3 pm everyday. Even you cant understand Buddhist scriptures, but looking the life and studies of the monk gives visitors a vivid impression.
    Drepung Monaster
    Drepung Monastery was one of Tibet largest monasteries and monastic universities. It is located in the hills on the northern outskirts of Lhasa, and was established in 1416 as an institute of higher Buddhist education by Khenpo Lekden. Khenpo Lekden is a direct disciple of Lama Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), founder of the eclectic Geluk.
    The First Dalai Lama was also a disciple of Lama Tsongkhapa, and the Second Dalai Lama built a residence in Drepung, called the Ganden Potrang, which remained a hereditary seat of all subsequent Dalai Lamas.
    The Jokhang Temple
    Jokhang monastery, built in 647, is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure still existing in Tibet. It is the center of the Tibetan Buddhism and the sacred land of Buddhist followers.
    Thousands of pilgrims come here for worship everyday. Many of the pilgrims were crawling on the ground.
    Apparently, on their pilgrimage from their homes, pilgrims prostrate themselves on the ground after walking two steps and then repeat the process again and again. Many others were spinning prayer wheels.
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