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Introduction of must-see attractions in Lhasa

Potala Palace 1

Potala Palace, built in the 7th century, is a huge palace-style religious building, located in Beijing Middle Road, Lhasa. In front of Potala Palace is Potala Palace Square, where many tourists can have a panoramic view of Potala Palace. In addition, the Potala Palace is on the back of the RMB in 50 yuan, and the Potala Palace Square and Yaowangshan observation deck in the west are the best shooting locations. Stand in the square and shoot the Potala Palace and feel the magnificent architecture and gas field.

The tallest and grandest palace in the world is the most brilliant symbol of Tibetan culture. There are some ancillary buildings in the Potala Palace, including the monastery on the mountain, the monk official school, the Langjie Zhacang, the East and West courtyards, the snowy ancient town under the mountain, the printing house of the Tibetan local government, the Sherbalikong, the Majikang, the prison, the stables and the Longwangtan Scenic Resort scenic spot in the back garden of the Potala Palace. The tour route of Potala Palace is relatively fixed, and the guiding signs along the tour route generally do not deviate.

2. Jokhang Temple

Jokhang Temple is located in the center of Lhasa and was built in the middle of the 7th century. It is the earliest wooden structure building in Tibet and the most brilliant building in Tibet during the Tubo period. Jokhang Temple is the center of major Buddhist activities in Tibet, also known as the eye of Tibet. Jokhang Temple is also one of the temples that tourists must visit. It is located in Bajiao Street in Lhasa. It was built by Songzan Gampo, the king of Tibet, and it is the only place where Tibetans turn to the scriptures for help. Every day, an endless stream of Buddhists worship at Jokhang Temple. Take a walk along Bajiao Street surrounded by Jokhang Temple and feel the strong atmosphere of Buddhist architecture in Tibetan areas. The night view of Jokhang Temple is also a beautiful landscape.

3. Norbulingka

Norbulingka is commonly known as the Summer Palace in Lhasa, which means baby park in Tibetan. It is the summer palace of the Dalai Lama in past dynasties. Built in11940s, it is located in Xicheng District, Lhasa. Whenever summer comes, the Dalai Lama moves from Potala Palace to Norbulingka. Its buildings mainly include Gesangpo Chapter, Jinpo Chapter and Daming Jiupo Chapter, with a total of 374 rooms. It is the largest artificial garden in Tibet, with the best scenery and the most historical sites. It has become a people's park. There will be many performances during the Snow Festival.

4. Sera Temple

Together with Gandan Temple and drepung monastery, it is also called the three major temples in Lhasa. Sera Temple may not be as grand and colorful as drepung monastery, but the activities of debating scriptures here are absolutely distinctive. The debate garden is at the northern end of the passage leading to the door. The debate usually starts at 15: 00, and many people come to see it. Better arrive early. Sera Temple is surrounded by many small monasteries of monks and nuns. Since ancient times, it has been a place where monks and living buddhas give lectures. In the east and south of the temple, there are Pubujue Temple, Miqiongre Nun Temple, Zhaqi Goddess Temple, Kadorik (closed) and Balongrik Temple, and in the west, there are Barku Temple, Gombassa Temple, Papenggang Temple, Tashi Qulin Temple, Qusang Temple and Gali Nun Temple, and there is Zhukang Nun Temple behind the temple.