Tibet Attractions – Must-See Sights in Lhasa, Everest, Yamdrok & More

Barkhor Street in Lhasa – Tibet

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Barkhor Street is one of the most ancient streets in Lhasa, surrounding the famous Jokhang Temple. It's the largest and prosperous marketplace in Lhasa and a place for pilgrims to pay their respect to Sakyamuni

Mt. Kailash Tibet

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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.

Sakya Monastery

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Sakya monastery is the main temple of the Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It was once the political, economic, cultural and religious center of Tibet.

Gyantse Kumbum Stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery

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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.

Trandruk Monastery

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

Yungbulakang Palace Tibet

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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.

Samye Monastery

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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.

Tidrum nunnery and the medicinal hot-springs

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

Ganden Monastery Near Lhasa, Tibet

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As one of “the great three” Gelugpa monasteries in Lhasa, Ganden Monastery is a great choice for a one-day excursion in Lhasa with its picturesque views of the surrounding Kyi-chu valley and fascinating Kora.

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Barkhor Street in Lhasa – Tibet

Mt. Kailash Tibet

Sakya Monastery

Gyantse Kumbum Stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery

Trandruk Monastery

Yungbulakang Palace Tibet

Samye Monastery

Tidrum nunnery and the medicinal hot-springs

Ganden Monastery Near Lhasa, Tibet