The Jokhang Temple also referred to as “Tsuklakang”, is situated in the heart of the historic district of Lhasa. The temple was initially named “Rasa”, which later became the name of the city and eventually transformed into the present-day “Lhasa”. Over time, the Jokhang Temple underwent numerous alterations and expansions during the Yuan, Ming, and...Read More

Drachi Lhamo: Young Mistress of the Qing Dynasty During the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong had multiple concubines, among whom was the youngest, known for her youth, beauty, and kindness. She was highly cherished by Emperor Qianlong and was his constant companion. (This was not the same concubine who stayed by the shore of Daming Lake.)...Read More

The Drepung Monastery is situated in the western part of Lhasa, below Mt. Gambo Utse. It is encircled by the dark mountain and its resplendent ivory edifices sparkle in the sun. It covers an area of about 250,000 square meters. Constructed in the year 1416, it is deemed one of the most extensive monasteries among...Read More

In the annals of Chinese history, there was a renowned general whose ferocity in battle was the most formidable foe the Tang Dynasty ever faced. He was a member of the Gar family, and his father Dongtsan served as prime minister to Songzan Gampo. Following the deaths of both his father and Songtsen Gampo, Gar...Read More

Tibetan Buddhism, also known as Vajrayana, is commonly referred to as Tantric Buddhism. Within Tibetan Buddhist culture, turquoise is considered a sacred gemstone that holds great significance. It is always available, omnipresent, and omnipotent. It is deeply associated with divination and serves as a symbol of Buddhism that helps to break the illusion and navigate...Read More

About Sera Monastery Sera Thekchen Ling Monastery, also known as Sera Monastery, is among the six primary monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is referred to as one of the three significant monasteries of Lhasa, along with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery, and is the most recent one among them. Sera Monastery...Read More

Each urban centre possesses its unique romantic historical lane that preserves the reminiscences of the city and narrates the tales of the region, akin to Beijing’s Chang’an Street, Chengdu’s Chunxi Road, and Chongqing’s Liberation Road… Lhasa also boasts of a comparable avenue, known as Barkhor Street. This vintage lane etches the recollections of Lhasa, encapsulating...Read More

It should be noted that Yamdrok Yutso has established the highest paragliding base in the world at an elevation of 4,985 meters, located at the third pole of the Earth. To book a paragliding tour, one can contact the travel agency or the official account of “Shannan Golden Sculpture.” The situation for paragliding is determined...Read More

The Tibet Autonomous Region has recently unveiled its plan for the development of general aviation from 2021 to 2035, which involves constructing several new airports for general use. This initiative serves a dual purpose – it will not only boost the growth of the general aviation sector in Tibet but also have a positive impact...Read More

The term “Tibetan currency” pertains to the coins and paper money produced and circulated by the previous Tibetan administration mint. There are five variations of paper money, consisting of both single and multiple colours. They were printed in 1913 and were utilized until 1959. Banknotes are backed by a gold reserve system. In 1912, a...Read More

Lhasa South Mountain Park is worth visiting a new tourist spot. Nanshan Park is a picturesque destination that boasts a vast expanse of land, spanning from the base to halfway up the mountain. Its natural features, including rocks, waterfalls, lakes, and wooden boardwalks, cater to leisure activities for tourists. The park’s main attraction is the...Read More

Chengdu to Lhasa Train is a hot travel route bridging Tibet with the homeland of giant pandas. The railway crosses 5 provinces and measures 3360 km. Currently, there is only one pair of non-bullet trains, Z322/Z324, running between Chengdu and Lhasa with the duration of 36/36.5 hours. Take Z322 train at Chengbai Du station (i.e. North Railway...Read More

The flight time for Chengdu Lhasa flights is about 2 hours. For flights to Tibet, the price of flights from Chengdu and Chongqing is generally the lowest and the flight time is also relatively shortest. the number of direct flights is also significant, as multiple options for take-off and landing times. Most indirect flights from...Read More

The silk scarf is used by Tibetans and some Mongolians in their daily ritual interactions such as worship and welcome, gifts, etc. Presenting Khada is a traditional Tibetan practice that reflects greeting, congratulation and respect. The silk Khada is offered as a gift to guests during weddings, funerals, visits to seniors, worship of Buddha statues,...Read More

Recently, the Development and Reform Commission of the Tibet Autonomous Region announced the “Fourteenth Five-Year Plan” and Medium- and Long-term Railway Network of the Tibet Autonomous Region on its official website. According to the plan, in the future, the scale of the railway network in our region will be greatly expanded, the quality of the road network will...Read More

Wir leben in einer durchschnittlichen Höhe von 4000 Metern über dem Meeresspiegel. Außenseiter sogenanntes Dach der Welt, in Tibet. Das Bewegen und Arbeiten unter diesen Bedingungen ist schwierig. Wir Tibeter beziehen Energie aus Buttertee. Buttertee ist Haupt Getränk in Tibet. Wir trinken gerne Buttertee jeden Morgen.  In Tibet trinken die Leute täglich mehr als 10...Read More

Trotz seiner legendären Verklärung gilt Gautama Buddha im Buddhismus nicht als einzigartiges Gottwesen, sondern eher als Lehrer, der den Menschen den Weg zur vollkommenen Erkenntnis weisen wollte. Siddhartha Gautama wurde um 560 v. Chr. als Prinz in Heutige Nepal geboren. Sein Vater, König Shuddhodana, und seine Mut­ter, Kö­ni­gin Maya, waren be­reits seit zwanzig Jahren kinder­los, als...Read More

Unser traditionelles spiel ist Würfel. Wir spielen Würfel beim Trinken. Wenn jemand verliert, muss man ein volles Glas Bier austrinken als strafe. Mann kann auch um Geld Würfel Spielen Wenn man verliert. verliert man auch geld.  Die Geschichte vom Würfel spiele geht auf die Yuan-zeit. der Mongolen Zurück, Die Mongolen halten damals das spiel nach...Read More

Bodhisattva sind erleuchtete Wesen, die uns bei der Erleuchtung helfen. Sie haben versprochen, nicht ins Nirwana einzutreten, bis alle Menschen Erleuchtung erlangt haben. Bodhisattva Manjusri ist ein Weisheitsgott von Mahayana Buddhismus. Er ist eine sehr wichtige Figur in der buddhistischen Kunst und Literatur. Es wird glauben, dass Bodhisattva Manjushri auf dem Berg Wutai Shan gewohnt...Read More

The Tibetan Yak Museum is part of the Lhasa Mass Culture and Sports Center and one of the Beijing Tibet aid projects.It is located in Liuwu New District, on the south bank of Lhasa, Lhasa City, east of Lhasa Railway Station, with a construction area of 8,088 square meters and an outdoor exhibition area of...Read More