Lhasa, Tibet, China

Travel Blogs from Lhasa, Tibet (593)

Wuhan to Tibet, Lhasa, China travel blog
Wuhan to Tibet
Apr 18, 2005

... cart. All along the route much construction was underway not least the major new rail line which will eventually link China directly with Tibet. The most surprising building site was what appeared to be a group of 'holiday chalets' which resembled bright ...

A travel blog entry by meandher
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Road to Lhasa, Lhasa, China travel blog
Road to Lhasa
Nov 17, 2004

... got along well, and wanted to see the same things, so it has not been a real problem so far. Mainland China is different than Tibet, so traveling there alone isn't forbidden. After the border crossing into Tibet, we stayed in a small town and enjoyed some ...

A travel blog entry by arlash
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The Heart of the Supine Ogress, Lhasa, China travel blog
The Heart of the Supine Ogress
Jul 1, 2006

... , Germany plays Argentina at 11 pm. My first stop was the Jokhang Temple, the geomantic center of Tibet, completed in 647 A.D. Without the Jokhang, Lhasa would not exist. Or, more importantly, without the heart of the ogress found here, the Jokhang and ...

A travel blog entry by lraleigh
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Revenge is a sweet thing!!!!, Lhasa, China travel blog
Revenge is a sweet thing!!!!
May 4, 2004

... her opinion. 'Never mind' said Gaz, they'll know it was us because of the shoelace......... The bus journey to Lhasa, was, as I've already explained in previous travelpod entries, not my best ever life experience. I won't recall those stories now as ...

A travel blog entry by jeffs
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Attractions in Lhasa, Tibet (9)

Potala Palace
Potala Palace

Lhasa, Tibet, China

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The residence of the Dalai Lama is an immense religious structure and a masterpiece of Tibetan architecture.
Jokhang Temple
Jokhang Temple

Lhasa, Tibet, China

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This ancient temple, dating from the 7th century, is the spiritual heart of Tibet and was built as a shrine for a Buddha statue called Jobo, which is richly decorated in jewels, brocade and silk bands.
Barkhor Street
Barkhor Street

Lhasa, Tibet, China

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Located in the heart of old Lhasa, this circular route is the oldest street in the city dating back to the foundation of the Jokhang.
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)

Lhasa, Tibet, China

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Built in 1416, this is considered one of the largest monasteries in the world with more than 10,000 monks living inside its walls during the height of its activities.

Forum Discussions on Lhasa, Tibet (10)

Travelling in Kashghar, Tibet and Northern Areas of Pakistan
Posted on Nov 5, 2008, 04:13:06
Travel to Lhasa, Tibet and discover Shangri-La Lhasa, the heart and soul of Tibet, means holy land. Tibet is a country long associated with peace and spirituality. Marvel at the unique architecture from gilt-roofed temples and intricately decorated ...
Anyone talk of their Beijing/Lhasa train trip please?
Posted on Feb 1, 2009, 03:47:49
Hello Everyone, Have only read one person telling first-hand experience of taking the train from Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet - and it was not too nice to read. Would be interested to read any other accounts. The 4 bunk soft bed option ok?can we take ...
Anyone talk of their Beijing/Lhasa train trip please?
Posted on Jan 30, 2009, 06:45:48
Hello Everyone, Have only read one person telling first-hand experience of taking the train from Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet - and it was not too nice to read. Would be interested to read any other accounts. The 4 bunk soft bed option ok?can we take luggage ...
China: starter kit for China
Posted on May 12, 2009, 18:49:56
... Jiuzhaigou valley, Huanglong, Emei Mountain and lashan Giant Buddha,Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan Irrigation system, Wolong Panda Siguniangshan ecological zones. From Chengdu to Lhasa,Tibet, Yunnan Dali, Lijiang tourism line is also very convenient.