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Lhasa Area
Lhasa Area constitutes Lhasa city and eight surrounding counties. It is the centre of Tibetan culture and capital of Tibet Autonomous Region. Many notable scenery spots of Tibet are concentrated in Lhasa Area, including The Potala Palace, The Jokhang Temple, The Drepung Monastery, and The Barkhor Street etc. A lot of foreign tourists select Lhasa Area only to have a look for Lhasa representing Tibet. However, quite a few people do not think so. To go other places outside Lhasa is unadvisable for those tourists having strong altitude sickness symptom. You may get an initial understanding by introductions to these following spots PTT recommends. (Tibet Entry Permit is a must for foreign travelers)
Potala Palace
This architectural wonder is Lhasa cardinal landmark. It can be seen from all directions for miles around. Potala Palace was set up in….
Jokhang Temple
Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet, the Holy of Holies, the destination of millions of Tibetan pilgrims. Unlike the….
Barkhor Street
Barkhor Street refers to Lhasa’s pilgrimage circuit, a quadrangle of streets that surrounds the Jokhang and some of the old buildings….
Drepung Monastery
On the slope of the Wuze Hill in Genbei five kilometers northwest of Lhasa, the Drepung Monastery was built in 1416 and is the largest of the….
Drigung Til Monastery
It is the head monastery of the Drigungpa School of the Kagyupa order. It was first established in 1167. Right now there are….
Gandain Monastery
In Dagze County 60 kilometers to the east of Lhasa, Gandain Monastery is one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa and one of the….
Norbulingka
Norbulingka, meaning Jewel Park, was Dalai Lamas’ summer palace since the Seventh. Its light-hearted air makes it less demanding than….
Sera Monastery
At the foot of the Wuze Hill in Sera to the north of Lhasa, the Sera Monastery is one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa and….
The Palhalupuk Cave Temple
The Palhalupuk Cave Temple is an ancient cave temple and a memorable view of the Potala. The Palhalupuk Cave Temple is….
Tsupu Monastery
Tsupu Monastery, located in Ngagar Township, Doilungdeqen County west of Lhasa, has been the residence of the Living Buddha Garmaba for several generations. The Garma Gagyu is….
Lhasa River
A tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo, Lhasa River is a place for Tibetan to have a bath and wash their clothes in the….
Ramoche Monastery
Lying at about 500 meters to the north of the Jokhang Monastery, the Ramoche Monastery faces the….
