Region | Human Landscape | Natural Scenery |
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Shigatse Prefecture |
Tashilhunpo Monastery: It is one of the largest monastery of southern Tibet, acted as the palace of Panchen Lama's. Sakya Monastery: It is respected and worshipped by Sakya Sect. The first unification of the state and the church was happened to this monastery. Pakhor Monastery: It is said that one hundred thousand of Buddha Statue and Buddha Murals have been enshrined and worshiped in Pakhor Monastery. Rongbuk Monastery: The highest Monastery located in the plateau. Shalu Monastery: The main monastery of Shalu Sect. Pala Manor: The best serf manor which has been preserved well till now. |
Karo-La Glacier: The only one glacier tourists can visit during Tibet tour. Mt. Everest: The highest snow mountain throughout the world. To protect the amazing natural environment of Mt. Everest, tourists are mostly suggested to overnight in Mt. Everest Base Camp. Zham Port: The border in Tibet of China and Napal. Yadong Region: Hot Spring, Grassland, lakes, snow mountains. |
Shannan Prefecture |
Samye Monastery: The first monastery of Tibet. Yungbu Lakhang: The first palace of Tibet. Trandruk Monastery: The first Buddhist Hall of Tibet. Minzhulin Monastery: The main monastery of Nyingma Sect - one of the top 4 Buddhist Sects. Tombs of Tibetan Kings: The largest tomb groups of Tibetan Kings of Tibet as of now. |
Qingpu Ashram: It is one of the top 4 Ashrams of Tibet. Padmasambhava once cultivated himself according to religious doctrine. Gongburi Sacred Mountain: It is said to be the original place of Tibetan people. Yamdrok Lake: Acted as one of the top 3 sacred lakes of Tibet, Yamdrok Lake looks like a shining blue silk inlaid in the mountains. Lamalatso Lake: It is said that you can find your last life through this lake. The reincarnated soul boy is said to be found through this lake, too. |
Ngari Prefecture |
Tolin Monastery: The important monastery of Guge Kingdom. Kokya Monastery: It was built about 2000 years ago. Guge Kingdom Relics: Guge Kingdom disappeared suddenly in Tibetan history. |
Mt. Kailash: It is highly respected as the worldwide center of Buddha by Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and other religions of the world. Lake Manasarovar: It is one of the top 3 sacred lakes of Tibet. Though it is small, it is famous in Tibetan religions. Lhanag-tso Lake: It is renowned as the ghoat lake near Lake Manasarovar. |
Nagqu Prefecture |
Shangxong Relics: the relics of Shangxong Kingdom. Ngari Horse Racing: It is usually held on Aug. 10th every year. |
Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain: Acted as the famous sacred mountain throughout the world, it is said to be the husband of Namtso Lake. Dangreyongtso Lake: the most important sacred lake of Bon Sect. |
Qamdo Prefecture |
Qambalin Monastery: the largest monastery in eastern Tibet. Karo Relics: the cultural relics of the Neolithic Age, built in 4000-5000 years ago. |
Ranwu Lake: One of the largest lakes of eastern Tibet. Laigu Glacier: One of the largest glaciers of Tibet, consists of many small glaciers. |