When is the best time to travel to Lhasa?

Tibet is a tourist destination that many people yearn for. There are snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, as well as cultural and architectural attractions. The best tourist season is from June to December every year. From June to September, Lhasa has the best climate, the highest oxygen concentration, and the most beautiful natural scenery.

1. Potala Palace

The tallest and most majestic palace in the world, it is the most important symbol of Lhasa and even Tibet. Over the past 1,300 years, nine Tibetan kings and ten Dalai Lamas have lectured and preached here.

Tsang Gyatso said: "Living in the Potala Palace, I am the biggest king in the snowy land. Walking on the streets of Lhasa, I am the most beautiful lover in the world. Use Magyami's words to be more expressive, I'm afraid that the beauty of the Brahma world will be ruined, and I'm afraid that I'll miss the beauty of the city. There are two dharma in the world, and you can't live up to the Tathagata."

When I come to Lhasa, which is thousands of miles away, what I want to see most is what is known as the last pure land in China. of Potala Palace. There are indeed many mysterious and unknown secrets, beliefs, and legends.

2. Lhasa River

It is said that "a river of spring water flows eastward". The Lhasa River flows westward until it joins the Brahmaputra River.

The Sa River pours down in front of the majestic Potala Palace like a holy hada. In the sun, the river is a jewel-like blue, the water is calm, and the trees on the beach are golden.

For the people of Lhasa, the Lhasa River, the mother river that has nurtured them from generation to generation, is undoubtedly irreplaceable. During the bathing festival, the riverside is even more lively.

3. Jokhang Temple

As the "eyes of Tibet", Zhaosi Temple has a supreme status in Tibetan religious culture and has always been the center of various major Buddhist activities.

The Jokhang Temple has a history of more than 1,300 years and has the supreme status in Tibetan Buddhism. Every day, there is an endless stream of people coming here to pray.

Pingchuan Tibetan architecture is different from traditional Han architecture in that its main hall is located on the east and west sides. The various wood carvings and murals in Jokhang Temple are exquisite, and the air is filled with the fragrance of butter. Tibetans worship the scriptures with reverence.

4. Sera Monastery

Together with Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery, it is known as the "Three Major Monasteries in Lhasa". Sera Monastery is said to be located on a hillside where wild roses once covered the hills. Wild rose means "salad" in Tibetan, hence the temple's name.

The most famous scripture debate ceremony in Tibetan areas is held in the northernmost scripture debate field in the temple. Many ancient murals are preserved in the hall.

At three o'clock in the afternoon on Mondays and Saturdays, the monks of Sera Monastery will stand or sit and gradually get into the debate room. The standing monks will ask questions to the seated fellow practitioners. Most of the questions are "Do you think people have souls?" "Where will people go after death?" The sitting monks must answer, one after another, until one of them cannot ask or answer.

5. Drepung Monastery

The largest and highest-level temple of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, it is also the largest temple in the world. In its heyday, there were more than 10,000 monks, 141 manors, and more than 540 ranches. It is the largest temple of Tibetan Buddhism.

There are large-scale scripture debate ceremonies every day, and during the Shoton Festival, the largest Buddhist exposure ceremony in Tibetan areas will be held.

In this temple built on the mountain, it is difficult to breathe when climbing the stairs. But when you reach the top of the Tsoqen Hall, you will be shocked: the entire city of Lhasa extends along the valley below the mountain, as if the whole world is at your feet.

6. Norbulingka

"Norbulingka" means "baby garden" in Tibetan and is the summer palace of the Dalai Lama (the Potala Palace is the winter palace). Some people even call it "Lhasa Summer Palace".

The main buildings are Gesangpozhang, Jinzhang and Dadianming Jiupozhang, with a total of 374 rooms. It is the largest, most beautiful and oldest garden in Tibet.

Here are not only the common flowers and trees in Lhasa, but also exotic flowers and plants from the southern and northern foothills of the Himalayas. The air is fresh, the environment is quiet, and the garden has a simple and natural flavor unique to Tibetan gardens.

7. Yaowang Mountain

The Tibetan name of Wangyaoshan in Lhasa is Jiabori, which means "the mountain on the corner of the mountain". At an altitude of 3725 meters, there is a path leading to the top of the mountain. There is a sapphire Buddha statue of Wang Yao inside, so the Han people call it Wang Yao Temple and also called Wang Yao Mountain.

Yaoshan is that mountain

On the east side of Wangyaoshan, there is a small cave-like temple, which is a strange-shaped cave temple. It falls on the steep mountainside at the eastern foot of Wangyao Mountain and is called Chalalup. According to legend, the cliff above it was the place where Princess Wencheng worshiped the east when she missed her hometown.

8. Barkhor Street

It is the most famous traffic thoroughfare and commercial center in Lhasa, and it is also the place with the largest flow of people in Lhasa every day. There are many shops and more than 1,000 mobile stalls.

The most prosperous place in Barkhor Street is the circular prayer path next to the Jokhang Temple. As the religious status of the Jokhang Temple deepens, Tibetan Buddhism believes that walking around the Jokhang Temple clockwise is to worship Siddhartha Gautama enshrined in the Jokhang Temple. Barkhor Street has therefore become one of the three major turning roads in Lhasa.

This is a thousand-year-old street that best represents Tibetan folk customs. It is a must-visit place in Lhasa, integrating local product sales, tourism, the most representative folk customs, and ancient buildings with Tibetan characteristics.

9. Maggie Ami

The most famous restaurant on Barkhor Street. It is said that Tsangyang Gyatso met "Maji Ami" here, making it one of the must-visit places in Lhasa.

The place where Tsangyang Gyatso met Magyami was the earth-yellow building where Magyami was, so it was called "the most loving place in Tibet".

This restaurant has a strong Tibetan style. There are many guest books on the coffee table, filled with the feelings of tourists from all over the world. Some tourists even write their confessions to their lovers on napkins after the guest book is used up. The restaurant also collects and publishes this information.

10. Qiongtian Tea House in Guangminggang

Eating sweet tea every day is the daily life of Tibetan people. This is a popular sweet teahouse in Lhasa, Guangminggang Qiongtian Teahouse near the Jokhang Temple.

Many local tea drinkers are drinking and chatting inside, and the atmosphere of life is very strong. This is the laziest time in Lhasa. The inconspicuous old curtain opens and hundreds of people come into view.

This is a gathering place for old Lhasa people, Wenqing people and Tibetan wanderers. As long as there is change and empty cups on the table, someone will come over to pour sweet tea. One yuan for a cup, a few yuan for a pot, can last for an entire afternoon. Listening to the unintelligible Tibetan language, watching all kinds of people coming and going, and feeling the most authentic taste of Lhasa.

11. The yogurt shop at the foot of the Potala Palace

In the parking lot on the west side of the Potala Palace, there is an inconspicuous yogurt shop. Although its exterior is decorated with exquisite Tibetan carvings, a horizontal plaque hangs above the glass door. The big white characters of "Yogurt Shop" are very eye-catching, and there is a cow head skeleton hanging on it.

The decoration inside the store is very simple, with a wooden counter and wooden Eight Immortals table, which is rough and simple. The walls are densely covered with notes, cards, and photos left by tourists, which are colorful and beautiful.

The yogurt is very pure and sour, and there is a big sugar bowl on each table. You can add sugar as you like, order plain yogurt, spread a layer of sugar, and put another layer after eating. The squeaking sound of chewing candy in your mouth is also a characteristic.

12. Namtso

Namtso is Tibetan, meaning Tianhu, which means the highest lake. It is one of the famous Buddhist holy places and has a very high status in the hearts of believers.

Most people go to Namtso to see the lake and the scenery. But Namtso is a holy land of Tibetan Buddhism, and its cultural landscape deserves more attention.

On the banks of Namtso Lake, five kinds of cloth strips, blue, white, red, green and yellow, are hung on Mani piles. They flutter in the wind, white yaks, icons of Tianmen, and endless grasslands surround the lake. Li Qian Lake is like a huge mirror embedded in the grassland of northern Tibet.

13. Yangbajing

It has the largest geothermal power station in the country. In addition to ordinary hot springs, there are also the highest temperature water springs in the country, as well as rare explosive springs and geyser hot springs.

The most beautiful time for Yang Jing is every morning. Because the air is still cold, there is always white mist around the Yangbajing Geothermal Field. The huge steam ball generated by the geothermal field rises from the lake, like a fairyland on earth.

Snowy mountains can be seen in the distance. It's really a pleasure to soak in a hot spring in such an environment. If you are lucky, you will catch a glimpse of the boiling spring water rushing up from the spring, which is very magnificent and beautiful.