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
