Tibet Overland Tour – Lhasa City
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Tibet Overland Tour – Lhasa City

Update: Jun. 5th, 2012

Tibet Overland Tour – Lhasa City

Lhasa City sightseeing is a necessary part of the Tibet overland tour for most of tourists since there are numerous historical and cultural spots in this city. To better adapt to the plateau environment, most of the tourists would like to do the Lhasa city sightseeing during the first two days of their Tibet tour and then move on other regions in Tibet.

Tibet Overland Tour – Monasteries in Lhasa City

There are several world famous monasteries in Lhasa City, such as the Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Jokhang Temple. The three monasteries are three of the must-go cultural scenic spots for most of the tourists planning a Lhasa City sightseeing during their Tibet overland tour. Drepung Monastery is quite noted for its Buddha exhibition during the celebration of Shoton Festival while Sera Monastery enjoys high reputation for its Buddhism scripture debating on every afternoon except Sunday. Jokhang Monastery is quite near from Potala Palace. It is thought to be the center of Lhasa City and there is a large number of pilgrims would come here to show their respect to the Buddhas and make a circumambulation around the Jokhang Temple.

Besides, tourists could also make a visit to the rare-visited monasteries during the Lhasa tours, such as the Ani Tsankhung Monastery and Romache Monastery. The ancient murals, Thangkas and other historical relics there will make you know more about the history and development of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as witness different architectural styles and arrangement.

Tibet Overland Tour – Must-go Spots in Lhasa City

Except the monasteries in Lhasa, there are several other must-go scenic spots in Lhasa City. Tourists planning a Lhasa City sightseeing during the Tibet overland tour are highly advised to make a visit to Potala Palace, Norbu Lingka and Tibet Museum. These scenic spots will make you know more about the mysterious Tibet, including its history, culture and even architectural style and garden art.

Potala Palace enjoys a good reputation all around the world. Thousands of tourists would enter into Potala Place to explore the magnificent work during the high season of Tibet tour. Tourists planning to make a visit to Potala Palace should order the entrance ticket in advance. Norbu Lingka is noted as the summer palace of Dalai Lamas. Tourists planning a Tibet overland tour could make a visit to the garden to witness the ancient Tibetan architectural style and special garden art during the stay in Lhasa City. If you are very interested in the history of Tibet, you can also make a visit to the Tibet Museum with rich cultural and historical relics.

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