Sightseeing Places in Tibet
Lhasa ( 3650 m.): Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet.Tibet is located between 29 o 36'N and 19 o 06' E on the north bank of the Kyichu river, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, at an altitude of 3650 meters above sea level. Lhasa has a history dating back over 1300 years. It remains the center of politics, economics, culture and religion in Tibet. we can see more thing in Lhasa it is difficult to know where to start and where to end. Potala Palace, Norbulingkha, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, the holiest shrine of Tibet, and the famous Ramoche Temple. The circular Barkhor Street with its innumerable shops, and wayside peddlers are only some of the experiences of Lhasa.. Potala Palace: This palaceis, one of the most papular architectural works in the world, sits on top of the Red Hill in Lhasa. Constructed In the 7th century, after the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo’s married Princess Wencheng of the Tang Court, the Palace was built to provide the Tibetan court with a place for worship and meditation. In the mid-17th century, it was extended by the 5th Dalai Lama to its present size, and became the Winter Palace of the Dalai Lamas. The construction took fifty years from commencing to completion. The Potala is divided into two parts, namely, the Red Palace and White Palace. The total height of the Potala is 117 meters spanning thirteen story's. The length from east to west is 400 meters and the breadth from south to north is 350 meters. The building is constructed of stone and timber with golden roofs. It is a majestic architectural masterpiece. Norbulingkha (The summer Palace of the Dalai Lama): The name Norbulinka means "Jeweled Garden," a fitting title for this 200 year old park, stretching over 360,000 sq. m. The 370 room summer palace of the Dalai Lama is located inside the park at Lhasa. Sera Monastery: Sera means "hailstone" in Tibetan. Set at the foot of the Wudu Hill and situated to the north of Lhasa, Sera is comprised of a great sutra chanting hall and a college. The Monastery was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Choje, a disciple of Tsongkapa, the founder of Gelugpa Sect. Sera Monastery together with Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery in Lhasa are known as the "Three Great Monasteries" of Tibet. Drepung Monastery: Situated five kilometers west of Lhasa at the foot of Mt. Ganpoi Uze. The Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 by Jamchen Choje, a disciple of Tsongkapa, the founder of Gelugpa Sect. The Monastery occupying an area of 250,000 square meters maintains a fixed number of 7,700 monks. It is the largest monastery in Tibet. The Monastery keeps many historical relics, Buddhist scriptures, arts, and crafts. Jokhang Temple: The Jokhang Temple, situated in the center of old Lhasa, was built in the mid-7th century A. D. It was later extended by successive rulers, and has now become a gigantic architectural complex. Located in the east of the city, Jokhang is a four storied Temple with splendid golden roofs. Its architectural features art from the Tang Dynasty but it has also assimilated many features from both Nepalese and Indian Buddhist Temples. The murals in the temple depict the life stories of historic and religious characters. The temple houses many historical relics, including statues of King Songtsen Gompo, Princess Wencheng, Princess Bhrikuti Devi (Nepalese). "Princess Willow" (a tree), and "The Uncle-Nephew Alliance Tablet." Jokhang is Tibet' s spiritual center, and the holiest destination for Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims. It houses a sitting statue of Sakyamuni when he was 12 years old.
Barkhor Square: This is Lhasa’s inner pilgrim circuit, shaped roughly like an octagon, which runs around the Jokhang temple. The circuit is lined with markets, shops stalls and street vendors providing every, conceivable item a Tibetan could need a very good place to sample Tibetan barley beer. This is a very holy pilgrimage site for Tibetans who come from all over to experience the unique atmosphere.
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Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet.Tibet is located between 29 o 36'N and 19 o 06' E on the north bank of the Kyichu river, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, at an altitude of 3650 meters above sea level. Lhasa has a history dating back over 1300 years. It remains the center of politics, economics, culture and religion in Tibet. 
This palaceis, one of the most papular architectural works in the world, sits on top of the Red Hill in Lhasa. Constructed In the 7th century, after the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo’s married Princess Wencheng of the Tang Court, the Palace was built to provide the Tibetan court with a place for worship and meditation. In the mid-17th century, it was extended by the 5th Dalai Lama to its present size, and became the Winter Palace of the Dalai Lamas. The construction took fifty years from commencing to completion. 
Sera means "hailstone" in Tibetan. Set at the foot of the Wudu Hill and situated to the north of Lhasa, Sera is comprised of a great sutra chanting hall and a college. The Monastery was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Choje, a disciple of Tsongkapa, the founder of Gelugpa Sect. Sera Monastery together with Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery in Lhasa are known as the "Three Great Monasteries" of Tibet.
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