By BRABBU
There is one place in the northeast Himalayas, where nature is the most powerful queen. The place which is also known as the a home of one of the highest mountains in the world- Everest. And the place where traditions and cultural identity are specially brittle, but important.
It is Tibet Plateau located in Asia. Wild, mysterious and completely undiscovered, with all his mountains, monasteries, colors, mandalas and silent Tibetans.
With all fascination of the area BRABBU team would like to highlight the places which are worth to visit in Tibet. Take a look!
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The Potala Palace
Located on the side of Marpo Ri (Red Mountain), northwest of Lhasa City, the Potala Palace is a large and impressive building complex.
Jokhang Temple
Built in the 7th century,Jokhang Tample is located on Barkhor Square, Lhasa. It is the supreme temple of Tibetan Buddhism, and is considered as the most sacred and important temple by Tibetans. Jokhang Temple is a must for Lhasa tour.
Namtso
Namtro is considered as one of the most beautiful places in Tibet. Located in Damxung County and Baingo County, Tibet Autonomous Region, Lake Namtso is the second largest salt water lake in China. Namtso means ‘Heaven Lake’ in Tibetan. Namtso is at an altitude of about 4,718 meters (15,479 feet) — truly a lake in the sky.
Yamdrok Lake
Yamdork Lake (Yamdrok Yumtso) is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Located in Nagarzê County, Shannan Prefecture, Yamdrok Lake is about 70 kilometers from Lhasa.
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
Yangbajing (also spelled Yangbajain) is a town in Damxung County, about 90 kilometers northwest of Lhasa. The town is famous for its geothermal resources. The Yangbajing Hot Springs are the highest hot springs in China surrounded by snowy mountains. Therefore, it is an important tourist destination in Tibet.
Yangbajing Hot Springs
Yangbajing (also spelled Yangbajain) is a town in Damxung County, about 90 kilometers northwest of Lhasa. The town is famous for its geothermal resources. The Yangbajing Hot Springs are the highest hot springs in China surrounded by snowy mountains. Therefore, it is an important tourist destination in Tibet.
Barkhor Street
Located in the old town of Lhasa City,Barkhor Street is a famous circumambulation and commercial center, and mostly retains the traditional features of the ancient city and its living mode.
Norbulingka
Norbulingka is located in the west of Lhasa, a short distance to the southwest of the Potala Palace. Norbulingka means ‘Jeweled Park’ in Tibetan.
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Tashilhunpo is located on Nyima Mountain, west of Shigatse City. It was built in 1447 by Gendun Drup, and major expansions were made by the 4th Panchen Lama.
Lulang Forest
Lulang means ‘dragon king valley’ in Tibetan. Lulang Forest is about 88 km from Bayi town in Nyingchi Prefecture, and National Road 318 runs though the forest. It is quite convenient to get there.
Tibetan Plateau in Asia northeast is a piece of land fulfilled with nature and marvelous monuments of architecture witch is worth to see.
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