Potala Palace
The highest palace in the world, this is the Dalai Lamas official winter residence and is the religious and political center of old Tibet. It is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Barkhor Street
A narrow street encircling Jokang Lamasery, it is an important devotional path to Buddhist pilgrims. You can also find many local vendors selling traditional handicrafts and trinkets.
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Jokang Lamasery
The four-story main hall found in this lamasery demonstrates a combination of Han, Tibetan, Indian, and Nepalese architectural styles. Jokang is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Norbulingka Summer Palace
The official summer residence of the Dalai Lama and a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Norbulingka is surrounded by a beautiful park and has its own zoo.
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Shigatse
The second largest city in Tibet, the Tashilhunpo Monastery with its bronze Buddha statue, the world s largest, is located here. Also, Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, one of the four holy lakes in Tibet, is nearby.
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