The top ten tourist attractions in Tibet are: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Namtso, Drepung Temple, Ramoche Temple, Barkhor Street, Potala Palace Square, Norbulingka, Ganden Temple, Lalu Wetland.
1. Potala Palace
The Potala Palace was built during the Songtsen Gampo period in the 8th century. It is a landmark building in Tibet and the highest palace in the world. Among the locals It holds a very important place in my heart.
2. Jokhang Temple
The Jokhang Temple was built in the seventh century during the heyday of the Tubo Dynasty. According to legend, the purpose of its construction was to enshrine a statue of Mingjiu Dorje Buddha, namely Sakyamuni 8 Year-old statue. The Buddha statue was brought from Kathmandu by Princess Chizun of Nepal who was married to Songtsen Gampo, the King of Tibet at that time.
3. Namtso
The Tibetan Plateau where Namtso is located was uplifted by the compression of the Eurasian continental plate and the Indian plate during the orogeny that began about 70 million years ago. product. According to geological survey data and scientific investigations, the Namtso area belongs to the Lhasa terrane, which is composed of the Precambrian continental crust at least 1 billion years ago. After a long period of time, it accreted onto part of the Qiangtang terrane in the late Jurassic.
4. Drepung Monastery
Drepung Monastery is one of the three major temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism and the largest temple in the world. The entire temple is huge and row upon row. The white building complex covers the hillside and looks like a huge pile of rice from a distance, hence the name Zhebung.
5. Ramoche Temple
Ramoche Temple is much less famous and smaller than Jokhang Temple, but it is also quite suitable for sightseeing. Princess Wencheng laid the foundation stone and built it. Its architectural style combines Chinese and Tibetan architectural features, so it is also a symbol of the unity of the Chinese and Tibetan people.
6. Barkhor Street
Barkhor Street, also known as Bajiao Street, has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is a famous turning road and commercial center in Lhasa and is still preserved today. It shows the traditional appearance and living style of the ancient city of Lhasa.
7. Potala Palace Square
Potala Palace Square is located opposite the Potala Palace. It is comparable to Tiananmen Square. Directly opposite the Bu Palace is the monument in the square. There will be a fountain show in front of the monument in summer, and it is a good place to cool off in the evening in Lhasa.
8. Norbulingka
Norbulingka means "treasure park" in Tibetan and is known as the Summer Palace of Lhasa. It is the largest, most historic and richest man-made garden in Tibet. Characteristic gardens.
9. Ganden Monastery
Also known as Gaden Monastery, it is located on Mount Wangbori at an altitude of 3,800 meters. Mount Wangbori is like a lying giant elephant carrying cloth on its back. The mountains are full of large-scale buildings. The temple stands near the mountain with overlapping buildings and is majestic. It is the most special temple among the six major temples of the Yellow Sect.
10. Lalu Wetland
It is the highest in the world and the largest urban inland natural wetland in China. It is known as the "Lungs of Lhasa" and is also the most beautiful urban wetland park. one. The total area of ??Lalu Wetland exceeds 12 square kilometers, and more than 90% of the area is covered by swamp meadow vegetation. In the shallow water, there are clumps of reeds swaying in the wind.