Popular as the “roof of the world”, Tibet, the historic and autonomous region of China, occupies a huge area of the Tibetan Plateau. Since it was virtually detached from the rest of the world before the 1950s, its culture had uniquely developed around the Tibetan language and Tibetan Buddhism. With minimal economic development, Tibet was all about culture.
It is also famous in the world because of the most expensive and dangerous dog Tibetan mastiff.
The Tibet population being near-to-entirely Tibetan, the majority of people have the same ethnic origin. Though the economy primarily depends on agriculture, now tourism is further buttressing it rapidly and efficiently. It has become one of the most loved and admired tourist destinations. Interesting—it is famously known as the mecca for mountaineering and adventure, and culture, and Buddhism. it is wonderful. You will find so as soon as you land in Lhasa.
Lhasa, at an elevation of 3,650 m, is the capital of Tibet near the Lhasa River. It is an important cultural and historical city, hugely revered by the Tibetan Buddhists. It is also the religious center of Tibet.
The Jokhang Temple, built in the mid-7th century CE, is the holiest place in Tibet. Its other striking landmarks are the Potala Palace, once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama, and Norbulingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Norbulingka is also called the People’s Pleasure Park. Further, Drepung and Sera are two of the largest monasteries in Tibet.
They will surely fill you with spiritual awe. The Potala Palace is the landmark and the symbol of Tibet and honored as one of the most beautiful architectural buildings in the world. Thus, it can be viewed as the symbolic architecture of Tibet. With over 1,000 rooms, it is the palace at the highest altitude. It is built on the Red Hill by the side of the Lhasa River.
Likewise, the Jokhnag Temple is the religious and spiritual center of Tibet. Along with the Potala Palace and the Norbulingka, it is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Norbulingka, meaning “Park of Treasure”, used to be the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Now the region also has the biggest man made garden in Tibet. And, the Barkhor Street, which has a market you will be visiting, is a popular commercial center. Also, Drepung and Sera monasteries will be your great aesthetic and spiritual wonders.
In fact, you will see it a lot!
