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Overview

Tibet offers fabulous monasteries, breathtaking high-altitude walks, stunning views of the world鈥檚 highest mountains and one of the warmest cultures you will ever encounter.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Main Assembly Hall

Lhasa

The main assembly hall, or Tsogchen, is the principal structure in the Drepung complex and is the one chapel you must not miss. The hall is reached鈥�

Potala Palace

Lhasa

The magnificent Potala Palace, once the seat of the Tibetan government and the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, is Lhasa's cardinal landmark. Your鈥�

Sera Je College

Lhasa

This is the largest of Sera鈥檚 colleges, generally accessed from a western side entrance. It has a breathtaking main hall, hung with thangkas and lit by鈥�

Jokhang Temple

Lhasa

The 1300-year-old Jokhang Temple is the spiritual heart of Tibet: the continuous waves of awestruck pilgrims prostrating themselves outside are a鈥�

Tomb of Tsongkhapa

Lhasa

The red, fortress-like structure of Tsongkhapa鈥檚 mausoleum is probably the most impressive of the reconstructed buildings at Ganden. It鈥檚 above a鈥�

Main Assembly Hall

Lhasa

The main assembly hall (Tsogchen) is the largest of Sera鈥檚 buildings and dates to 1710. The central hall is particularly impressive and is noted for its鈥�

Assembly Hall

Lhasa

The recently renovated tsogchen (assembly hall) has statues of the 16 arhats (literally 鈥榳orthy ones鈥�) and two huge statues of Tsongkhapa (only visible鈥�

Chagpo Ri Rock Carvings

Lhasa

This hidden corner of Lhasa features more than 5000 painted rock carvings that were created on the back side of Chagpo Ri over the course of a millennium鈥�

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