Tibet Travel : Beautiful Places to Visit In Tibet


Tibet Travel :Potala Palace

Tibet Travel is not just a adventurous and religious travel but Tibet travel indulges with the beauty of Tibetan and Chinese Culture,Life style and every aspects you want to know about the Tibetans and Buddhist religion. Tibet is located in the eastern region of China which is believed to be isolated from the China .The Northern part of Nepal is totally connected with Tibet.

Tibet, a separate nation for centuries, is now part of the People’s Republic of China. Tibet is claimed to be a Chinese republic. However, the dispute over Tibetan sovereignty continues between the government of the People’s Republic of China and the exiled Tibetan government. The Tibetan government in exile does not recognize Tibet as a province of China under international law. The Tibetan Empire came into existence around the 7th century when Emperor Srongchan Gampo united different regions and ethnicity. Tibet Travel has a unique features, In Tibet Travel you will be able to witness these beautiful places.

Tibet Map
Map of Tibet

1.Potala Palace :

Tibet Travel :Potala Palace
Potala Palace

This is the most beautiful place to visit in Tibet travel. This palace is known as palace of arts,as of the beautiful arts in the palace. This palace is located near to the Red Mountain in Tibet which is exactly  northwest of Lhasa City. Potala Palace is the masterpiece art accumulated in the single palace.  This palace was built by the king King Songtsan Gampo in 637 . This palace was later reconstructed and renovated by Lozang Gyatso in  1645.  Lozang Gyatso was the 5th dalai lama .This is the  era when the Potala Palace became house  of the Dalai Lama and therefore the ruling center of Tibet. If you are on though of Tibet Travel,This is a must visit place.

2. Yamdrok Lake – The Holy Lake

Tibet travel :Yamdrok Lake
Yamdrok Lake

Among the three holy lakes in the Tibet,Yamdrok is considered to be the most sacred lake for Tibetans. At the distance about 70 km from Lasha,Yamdrok lake sits on  Nagarzê County, Shannan Prefecture. This lake is called ‘jade lake’ in Tibetan. Considered to be formed  millions of years ago by the power of god and nature,this lake  is sacred and most holy place you will be in the Tibet Travel .

3. Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon –  Canyon of Beauty

Tibet Travel :Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon

Seeking for some adventure and thrill in Tibet travel? If so, Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is the most visit place in your list of Tibet travel . This canyon is the most deepest canyon in the entire world and the most attractive canyon in China. Starting from 2880 meters altitude  North,It ends up at just 115 m altitude,hence called deepest canyon in the earth. On the Tibet travel,you should go for a  hike in this place and enjoy the beauty of the dense forest and the foggy environment.

4. Jokhang Temple

Jokhang Temple: Tibet
Jokhang Temple

Another beautiful attraction of Tibet Travel is Jokhang temple.Located on Barkhor Square, Lhasa,this temple was built in the 7th century. It is considered to be the mot holy place for the Tibetan Buddhists. Hence, considered to be the supreme temple. This temple is a must go place in Tibet travel. For the two beautiful brides Princess Wencheng and Princess Bhrikuti, King Songtsan Gampo built this temple to show his love to them. The mesmerizing  architecture in this temple includes both  Chinese Tang Dynasty design and  and Nepalese design.

5. Namtso – The Lake From Heaven

Namtso Lake
Namtso Lake

If you want to make your Tibet travel worth, Namtso lake is a must go place. It is known to be the as one of the most beautiful natural places of attraction in Tibet. Namsto,the second largest salt water lake in whole China is located in two Counties namely  Damxung  and Baingo. The meaning of Namtso is “heavenly lake”. Namtso is situated at the altitude of 4,718 meters which makes it the  lake in the sky. So, If you really want to have the experience of the scenic view of the blue water shadowing the mountains,Namsto should be on the top of your Tibet travel list.

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6. Everest Base Camp – As close as you can get to the Everest

Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp

This place if included in the Tibet travel list will bring you as close as you can get to the tallest peak in the world. Those who dream but could not climb Mt.Everest can get close and  witness the greatness of Everest.  This  is at Everest Base Camp on the Tibet side. Tibet Travel can be made adventurous if you travel to this base of the Everest.

7. Mt Kailash -The Invincible Mountain

Another Tibet travel adventure adds if you are to go to Mount Kailash is in remote western Tibet. Considered to be the most holy and scared mountain for the three different religion Hindus,Buddhists and Jains. The great Hindu Lord Shiva is still believed to live in this place with his family. Not only that its religious importance is praised,it is the only mountain in the world which people have not achieved success in  summit yet. This is to be the most important destination in the Tibet travel adventure. All three religions also believe  that ,if you even once stepped in this holy place,all you sins will be healed.

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