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Description: Curpu is one of the major temples of the Gagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and is the residence of the Living Buddha. The monastery is at the foot of Baima Qoinzong Mountain, and the surrounding area is quite pic...
Address: at the center of old Lhasa, Lhasa
Description: Jokhang temple was built in the year 647 by Songsten Gampo, and is a large temple built in the flatland style. Combining a number of architectural styles, Tibetan, Nepalese and Han influences are visible in the...
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Description: The Potala Palace, perched at over 3700m above sea level, sits on a hill in the center of Lhasa. It is one of the largest structures in Tibet, and is an amazing example of Tibetan architecture and design. In 19...
Address: 500ms north of Barkhor Jie, Northeast, Lhasa
Description: Rampoche Temple was built during the same period as Johkang temple by architects brought by Princess Wencheng, so the early constructions were in the Han style of the Tang period. After burning down a number of...
Address: on the foot of Serawoze Mountain, Lhasa
Description: Sera is one of the 6 monasteries of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. There are only a few main halls, and is less complex then other monasteries in Tibet. Highlights are the Gyi Zhacang, debate yard and Coqe...
Address: in the Hebalin area, east of Jokhang Monastery, Lhasa
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Almost 300 years old, The Large Mosque covers an extremely large area of over 1300 square meters, and is a fascinating place.
...Address: south of Jokhang Monastery, Lhasa
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The Small Mosque was built in the 1920s for Muslims from Kashmir, Ladakh and Southeast Asian countries who conduct business or travel to Lhasa.
...Address: at the southern slope' s gully of the Gebeiwoze Mountain about 10 ...
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Zhaibung was built by Jamyang Qoigyi Zhaxi Bendain, who was a favorite follower of the founder of Yellow Sect Buddhism, and is one of six Gelug sect temples in China.
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