Lhasa

The Potala Palace, winter palace of the Dalai Lama for over 1,300 years, towers above downtown Lhasa. Recognized with UNESCO World Heritage status, the vast structure stands 13 stories high […]

Jokhang Temple, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most sacred sites, stands at the heart of Lhasa, covering 6 acres and holding UNESCO World Heritage status. Dating back over 1,300 years, the […]

Drepung Monastery, located in Lhasa, China, was once one of the world’s largest monasteries, housing around 7,000 monks in the 1930s. Today, it is home to approximately 600 monks, yet […]

Barkhor Street, an ancient thoroughfare in Lhasa, encircles the square surrounding the revered Jokhang Temple. This historic street serves both as a path for pilgrims and as a vibrant marketplace. […]

Sera Monastery, one of the largest and oldest in Lhasa, stands as a significant religious center for the Gelugpa, or Yellow Hat, sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Founded centuries ago, it […]

Norbulingka, located in Lhasa, China, served as the official summer residence for the Dalai Lama from the late 1700s until the 1950s. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, it stands […]

Perched on the slopes of Wangbur Mountain, Ganden Monastery stands as one of the oldest and largest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. Founded in the 15th century, it became the main […]