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 Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet. It lies at the center of the old Lhasa. Built in 647 by Songtsen Gampo and his two foreign wives, it has a history of more than 1,300. Facing west, this four-storey building is built in the Tang style but incorporates features of Nepalese and Indian architecture. Jokhang monastery enshrines the statue of Sakyamuni, which was said to be brought to Tibet by Princess Wencheng. Theres are murals depicting legendary figures and telling Buddhist stories in the corridors and the halls. The monastery also enchrines the statues of King Sontsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng and princess Bhrikuti Devi. |
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Barkhor is a circular street in the center of the old Lhasa, which is the oldest street in Lhasa and remains very traditional. It is also the main route for prayer wheels rotation. It is a place where Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble and a place to which a visit must be paid. Shops and stalls, clustering, sell printed scriptures, cloth prayer flags and other religious vessels, jewelry, Tibetan knives, ancient coins and etc.
There are many ancient temples in Shigatse, such as Sakya, Baiju, Shalu, and Tashibunpo, where the giant bronze statue of Buddha of Qingba (Maitreya) is enshrined. |
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Basically, the Tibetan climate is not as harsh as many people imagine what is to be.
Spring - does not really get under way until April, though March can have warm sunny days and is not necessarily a bad month to be in Tibet.
SUMMER - The best travel period to Tibet is from April to the beginning of November, after which temperatures start to plummet.
AUTUMN - October and November often bring some dazzling clear weather and daytime temperatures can be quite comfortable at Tibet's lower altitude.
WINTER - The coldest period falls in December to February the next year. Unlike most peoples' idea, it is possible to visit Tibet in winter. As the low altitude valleys of Tibet (around Lhasa, Shigatse and Tsedang) see very little snow, visitors can enjoy their trips in wintertime.
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INTRODUCTION
Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, covers an area of 544 square kilometers and is "The Land of Gods" in Tibetan, sits on the north bank of River Lhasa, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangbo River, at an altitude of 3658m (about 12000 feet). In Tibetan, Lhasa means "The land of the Buddha" or "Holy Place". It has a history of over 13 centuries with a population of 400,000. With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, Lhasa is famed as "The City of Sunshine". It is the center of Tibet's political, economic, cultural and religious activities. There are many historic sites and famous relics in the city proper and its suburbs, among which the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Ganden Monastery are world famous.
After the reform and opening to the outside world since 1980's, Lhasa has witnessed a dramatic change, becoming a thriving and prosperous town. The tourism is booming here, every year thousands and thousands tourists come to this holy place for sightseeing. The fantastic landscape, unique culture, exotic life and friendly people surely make tourists an unforgettable experience.
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| Shigatse connects with three countries of Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim in the south, Ngari in the west, Nagqu in the north and Lhasa and Shannan in the east. It is the headquarters of the Panchen Erdeni, also it's the second largest city of Tibet. Located to the north of the world-renowned Qomolangma (E.B.C). |
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SIGHT-SEEING
The Potala Palace built in 7th century, is the most beautiful splendor in Tibet. No one could tour in Tibet without visiting her. It was granted the name of "world cultural heritage" by UNESCO. The Potala Palace locates on the Maburishan Mountain (Red Mountain) in northwest corner of Tibet Autonomous Region.
The Potala Palace including thousands of rooms was built depending mountains, length of which from east to west is 420 meters; width from south to north is 300 meters. Its main building is 119 meters high. In this building there are two palaces, white palace and red palace. The former locates in the middle and the latter traverses its two sides. The red palace includes coffin towers of different generations, various kinds of family halls for worshipping Buddha and halls containing the lections; and the white palace is a place for Dalai Lama to live and work. |
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