Tourist Attractions in Lhasa, China
Norbulingka
The Dalai Lama’s Summer Palace, Norbulingka, is located in the western portion of Lhasa. The Jewel Park is implied by Norbulingka. The park is approximately 99 acres in size. This location has been used as a leisure area since the Dalai Lama’s sixth incarnation. The Palace of the Eighth Dalai Lama, the Palace of the Thirteenth Dalai Lama, and the New Summer Palace are the main structures to view here. The best of the three constructions, the New Summer Palace has an audience chamber, meditation chamber, bedroom, reception hall, and other apartments.
Tibet Museum
The Tibet Museum, which opened in 1999, is located in Norbulingka’s south-eastern section. Exhibitions in other languages, such as Japanese, English, and Chinese, are held in a distinct portion of the museum. These exhibits provide an excellent overview of Tibet’s rich history as well as the region’s and country’s natural resources. Displays on Tibet’s lifestyle, customs, traditions, handicrafts, and other topics may be seen in several of the museum’s sections. The building’s architecture was completed by a Han Chinese architect from Sichuan province, who is noted for combining Tibetan and Chinese architectural styles.
Potala Palace
The Potala Palace in Lhasa is located at the summit of Red Mountain, also known as Marpo Ri. This magnificent edifice has almost a thousand rooms. The White Palace (Potrange Karpo), Red Palace (Potrang Marpo), Lokeshvara Chapel, Dharma King’s Practice Chamber, and the Chapel of the Dalai Lamas’ Tombs are the primary structures of Potala Palace. With a staff of over 7000 constructors and 1500 professional artists, this stunning complex was finished in about 50 years.
Ramoche Monastery
Ramoche Monastery, located north of Barkhor on Ramoche Lu, is an important religious site in Lhasa. The monastery was founded in the seventh century. It was built by Princess Wencheng, Songtsen Gampo’s wife. This monastery originally housed a statue of Jowo Sakyamuni, which was eventually replaced by Akshobhya Buddha. The monastery is a three-story structure with a lot of charm. For the inhabitants of this region, it is the second most important religious site.
Jokhang Temple
The Jokhang Temple is the holiest shrine for Buddhists in Lhasa and around the globe. The temple was built in the seventh century. It was created by King Songtsen Gampo to house the Akshobhya Buddha, which the king’s wife Bhrikuti had brought from Nepal. The building of this temple is linked to a fascinating myth about a giant monster. Kyilkhor Thill (Central Section), Chapel of Jowo Sakyamuni, and Chapel of Songtsen Gampo are the temple’s principal buildings/chapels.
