Tibet - tourist attractions
This is a list of vague facts and names. Consider this a starting point.
Entered: Apr 15 2007
Reference: www.planetware.com
| # | Place | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sakya Monastery | Near Xigaze, Tsuglagkhang assembly hall holds 10,000 people, part gift from Kubla Khan |
| 2 | Tashihunpo Monastery | Near Xigaze, seat of Panchen Lamas, silvered dagobs (conical shrines) |
| 3 | Potala Palace | In Lhasa, Red and White palaces |
| 4 | Jewel Gardens | In Lhasa, botanical gardens |
| 5 | Jokhang (Tsuglagkhang) Temple | Largest temple in Lhassa |
| 6 | Tomb of Tibetan Kings | Near Tsedang |
| 7 | Barkhor Market | In Lhasa |
| 8 | Norbulingka | In Lhasa, summer palace, "Jewel Park", many thangkas (cloth paintings) |
| 9 | Yaluzhangbu Grand Canyon | Possibly deepest canyon in the world, Yarlong Tsangpo river |
| 10 | Lhasa | Capital, highest capital city in the world |
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tibet, tourist, tourism
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