3 Rare-visited Circumambulations in Lhasa
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3 Rare-visited Circumambulations in Lhasa

Update: Feb. 5th, 2013

Pilgrims on Circumambulation in Lhasa

Except for the noted Langkhor, Barkhor and Linkhor Circumambulation, there are three other rare-visited circumambulations in Lhasa. The three circumambulations (including the Tzekhor, Duikhor and Maikhor) are rare visited by tourists, but there are always continuous pilgrims. Tourists here will have the chance to experience a solemn religious atmosphere.

3 Rare-visited Circumambulations in Lhasa – Tzekhor

Compared to Barkhor Street, the circle of Tzekhor is much larger and enjoys a longer perimeter. It is said that Tzekhor is a circumambulation around the Potala Palace. It takes about half an hour to finish the circumambulation around Tzekhor for one circle. Tzekhor is one of the most beautiful streets in Lhasa for it connects the Zongjiao Lukhang Park and Potala Palace together. Tzekhor is also noted for its deep historical and cultural antecedents. Tourists walking along Tzekhor could witness the charm of the Potala Palace, Monument of Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong, Three White Pagodas and the Dragon King Monastery.

Though Tzekhor is rare visited by tourists, it enjoys high reputation among local Tibetans and pilgrims from other corners of Tibet. The followers of Tibetan Buddhism would always come here for pilgrimage on important days. Take part in the pilgrim parade, tourists could hear the sound of the prayer wheel and the pilgrims' sutra murmur. In addition, the smell of the incense made the religious atmosphere more solemn. Tourists get tired during the circumambulation around the Tzekhor could have a rest in the Zongjiao Lukhang Park with a history of more than 300 years. It is said that the seeds of the willows in the park were brought here by Princess Wencheng of Chinese Tang Dynasty.

3 Rare-visited Circumambulations in Lhasa – Duikhor

Duikhor means the Upper Circle in Tibetan. The start point of Duikhor Circumambulation is at the crossing near the Ramoche Monastery. This circumambulation leading pilgrims to walk along several sideways of Linkhor Circumambulation and connects the Ramoche Monastery, Ani Tsankhung Monastery and Potala Palace Square. Tourists making a Tibet tour in winter and join the pilgrim parade along the Duikhor Circumambulation could take a rest on Potala Palace Square to enjoy the lovely sunshine.

Actually, most parts of Duikhor coincide with the eastern half round of the Linkhor Circumambulation and there is also a part coincide with the Tzekhor Circumambulation. Most of the pilgrims here inhabit in eastern and northeastern Lhasa City. The aged and infirm pilgrims would always choose Duikhor for it is not crowded with pilgrims and tourists, and it is shorter than Linkhor.

3 Rare-visited Circumambulations in Lhasa – Maikhor

Maikhor means the Lower Circle in Tibetan. It starts from a small nunnery located at the east of the east of Potala Palace. In fact, taking Lhasa River as the reference substance, the Maikhor Circumambulation is right opposite to the Duikhor Circumambulation. The Lhasa River flows from the east to the west by Lhasa City and obviously the east part is the upper reaches. Just the same as Duikhor, Maikhor is longer than Barkhor and shorter than Linkhor. It would not be too strenuous or time consuming to circumambulate around the Maikhor.

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