| Located at the southwest frontier of China, Tibet is the | | | | can witness the other must sees of Tibet including the |
| reputed as the roof of the world and the holy land of | | | | Yamdrotso Lake, the Palkhor Temple, the Tashilumpo |
| your innermost desire. Today more and more visitors | | | | Monastery, the Sakya Monastery and the Everest |
| would like come to this last mysterious pure land of the | | | | Base Camp along the way. |
| world and they want to unveil the mystical and sacred | | | | Yamdrotso Lake: One of the three holy lakes in Tibet |
| Tibet with their own eyes. | | | | and the world's highest freshwater lake. For Tibet |
| The rolling hills of the high plateau and the stunning | | | | people, Yamdrotso Lake is the home of the "wrathful |
| Himalayas exert an awesome draw to Tibet travelers | | | | deities". Here visitors can enjoy the intoxicating plateau |
| and adventurers ever since. Most visitors' trip to Tibet | | | | natural scenery at the sacred, turquoise-blue lake. Far |
| will start in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous | | | | in the distance is the huge massif of Mt. Nojin |
| Region. Lhasa is home to an amazing UNESCO | | | | Kangtsang (7191m). |
| registered collection of spectacular palaces and | | | | Pelkor Chode Monastery in Gyantse: Built in the 15th |
| temples which you should not be missed on a Tibet | | | | century, this monastery is unique in Tibet for it has the |
| tour. | | | | characteristics of Tibetan, Han, and Nepal architectural |
| Potala Palace: Located in Lhasa, the Potala Palace is | | | | styles. And what's more, visitors can view the three |
| the symbol of Tibet. It was formerly the winter | | | | sects of Buddhism-Sakyapa, Kadampa, and Gelugpa |
| residence of the Dalai Lamas. This 13-storey edifice | | | | existing in harmony under one roof. |
| containing 999 rooms is absolutely awe-inspiring and | | | | Tashilumpo Monastery: Located on the slops of |
| you will be enchanted as you visit the rooms, halls and | | | | Mt.Tara, southwest of Shigatse, the Tashiilumpo |
| chapels of the palace. | | | | Monastery is one of the six big monasteries in Tibet. |
| Jokhang Temple: As the spiritual center of Tiber, the | | | | Besides the grand palace and gigantic statues, the |
| temple is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure still | | | | Tashihunpo also treasures characteristic wall paintings. |
| existing in Tibet. Thousands of pilgrims come here for | | | | These are priceless and rare historical relics for |
| worship everyday. Many of the pilgrims were crawling | | | | researching the history and society of Tibet. |
| on the ground. Many others were spinning prayer | | | | Sakya Monastery: Built in 1073, the Sakya Monastery |
| wheels. | | | | has long been renowned for its large collection of |
| Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery: They are | | | | Buddhist scripture, evaluable porcelain and vivid wall |
| two great Gelugpa monasteries in Lhasa. Drepung | | | | paintings dating back nearly one thousand years. |
| Monastery was once one of Tibet largest monasteries | | | | Base Camp of Mt Everest: The Base Camp is a small |
| and monastic universities. Sera may not be as | | | | flat piece of land in front of the north face of Mt |
| majestic as Drepung, but is more serene surrounded | | | | Everest with an altitude of 5200m. Recently more and |
| by many small temples. The 'Buddhism Scriptures | | | | more mountaineers start off from the Base Camp |
| Debating' in Sera is very famous. | | | | trying to conquer the world highest peak while |
| Travelling to Tibet, visitors can witness the unique | | | | travelers trek to the foot of the peak to enjoy its |
| overland landscapes, the snow-covered mountains, | | | | beauty through their own eyes. |
| plateau lakes, more and different monasteries and | | | | Taking a Tibet vacation is surely different from most in |
| have the chance to get close to the real people of | | | | the world. There are so many unique attractions, too |
| Tibet. There are many activities to offer you on a | | | | numerous to mention. Many people might experience |
| Tibet tour depending on if you are interested in nature, | | | | difficulties with the high altitude here. But when you |
| trekking, monasteries or Tibetan culture. | | | | witness the magnificent monasteries, pious pilgrims, |
| A typical Tibet trip starts in Lhasa, and includes short | | | | snow-capped peaks and overwhelming ethnic culture, |
| trips to Ganden Monastery and Nam Tso Lake, | | | | which all are located in the stunning landscape of the |
| follows by a week trip to Mt Everest via Yamdrok | | | | Himalayas, all the hardship you bear along the way |
| Tso, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar, Lhaste. Visitors | | | | make sense. |
| not only can see all the famous sites in Lhasa, but also | | | | |