Attractions

Mount Kailash is one of the most mysterious and sacred mountains in the world and recognized as the center of the universe by four religions.

Far Western Tibet, a vast territory but sparsely populated including highlights Mt Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Guge Kingdom, Changtang Nature Reserve, a region nicely balancing cultural and wilderness activities

Potala Palace is the landmark of Lhasa, and one of the great wonders of world architecture. It is regarded as the highest ancient palace in the world.

Tidrum Nunnery, famous for its medicinal hot springs, is in the northwest of Drigung Til and 13km up a side of the valley.

Samye Monastery was built as the first monastery in Tibet. It is the place where Buddhism was established, the monastery is also of major historical and religious importance.

Yungbulakang Palace, reputed to be the first palace in Tibet history, is also one of the oldest buildings in Tibet. As the cradle of Tibet civilization, it plays an important role in Tibet history.

Trandruk Monastery was founded in the 7th century under king Songtsen Gampo which is one of the earliest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet.

With a fusion of Han, Tibetan and Nepali architecture, the Pelkor Chode (Palcho) Monastery is a unique monastery in Gyantse where three classes of Buddhism (Sakyas, Gedang, and Gelugpa) exist harmoniously.

Sichuan Opera is noted for its magically fast mask changing art. It's on the top list of things to do in Chengdu, Sichuan for overseas travelers.