Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Travel guide - Tibet's tourist attractions rank in the top ten.

Tibet's tourist attractions rank in the top ten.

The top ten tourist attractions in Tibet are Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Namco, drepung monastery, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Potala Palace Square, Norbulingka, Gandan Temple and Lalu Wetland.

the Potala Palace

The Potala Palace, built in the 8th century AD during the Songtsan Gampo period, is a landmark building in Tibet and the tallest palace in the world, and occupies a very important position in the hearts of local people.

Second, Jokhang Temple

Jokhang Temple was built in the heyday of the Tubo Dynasty in the 7th century. According to legend, it was built to worship the odd Buddha statue of Ming Dynasty, namely the 8-year-old statue of Sakyamuni. This Buddha statue was brought from Kathmandu by Nepalese Bhrikuti Devi, who was married to the Tubo King Songtsan Gampo.

Third, Namco

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau where Namco is located is the product of the uplift of the Eurasian plate and the Indian plate during the orogeny that began about 70 million years ago. According to geological survey data and scientific investigation, Namco area belongs to Lhasa terrane, and its basement is Precambrian continental crust at least 654.38 billion years ago. After a long time, it proliferated in some Qiangtang terranes in the late Jurassic.

Fourth, drepung monastery.

Drepung monastery, one of the three largest temples of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, is also the largest temple in the world. The whole temple is large-scale, with rows of white buildings all over the hillside, which looks like a lot of rice from a distance, hence the name northern Zhejiang.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) Temple of Xiao Zhao

Jokhang Temple is much lower in fame and scale than Jokhang Temple, but it is also quite suitable for sightseeing. Princess Yu Wencheng laid the cornerstone and built it. The architectural style combines the characteristics of Chinese and Tibetan architecture, so it is also a symbol of the unity of Chinese and Tibetan nationalities.

Six, Barkhor Street

Barkhor Street, also known as Bajiao Street, has a history of 1300 years. It is a famous bend and commercial center in Lhasa, and still retains the traditional features and lifestyle of the ancient city of Lhasa.

7. Potala Palace Square

Potala Palace Square is located opposite Potala Palace, comparable to Tiananmen Square. In the square, there is a monument opposite the Potala Palace. There will be a fountain performance in front of the monument in summer, and it is a good place for Lhasa to cool off in the evening.

Eight. Norbulingka

Norbulingka is called "Baby Garden" in Tibetan, and it is called the Summer Palace in Lhasa. It is the largest, oldest and most distinctive artificial garden in Tibet.

Nine, Gandan Temple

Also known as Gadan Temple, it is located on Wangbori Mountain at an altitude of 3,800 meters. Wangbori Mountain is like a prostrate elephant, carrying a large building complex full of gullies. The temple stands on the mountain, with overlapping buildings, towering and spectacular, and it is the most distinctive temple among the six major temples of the Yellow Sect.

Laru wetland

It is the inland natural wetland with the highest altitude in the world and the largest area in China. Known as the "Lung of Lhasa", it is one of the most beautiful urban wetland parks. The total area of Lalu Wetland is more than 12 square kilometers, and more than 90% of the area is covered by swamp meadow vegetation. In shallow water, reeds sway with the wind.