GreatTibetTour
Tibet, with its mystery and purity, attracts an endless stream of travelers to worship. Their Tibet trip is spiritual journey.
Potala Palace is not only a symbol of Tibet, but also a holy place in the hearts of pilgrims. This majestic Tibetan-style palace is high above the ground. It was originally built by Songtsen Gampo to marry Princess Wencheng, and later became the winter palace residence of the Dalai Lamas of all dynasties.
In the hearts of Tibetans, Jokhang Temple is most significant temple. In front of the Sakyamuni Hall of Jokhang Temple, there is a seemingly ordinary pillar, but it is nailed with the teeth of countless pilgrims. Every day from sunrise to sunset, there is always an endless stream of devotees prostrating in front of the Jokhang Temple.
Mount Everest, with a height of 8848.86 meters, is known as the highest peak in the world. Mount Everest is located on the border between China and Nepal. The north is in Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and the south is in Nepal. Mount Everest is covered with snow all year round. The mountain is in the shape of a giant pyramid with huge glaciers. There is Rongbuk Temple at its foot, the highest temple in the world.
Mt.Kailash is the "center of the world" in the hearts of Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Bon/Jainism believers. It is located in the north of Manasarovar, Pulan County, with an altitude of 6638 meters. When sun shines on it, it shows a strange light, mysterious and uncommon, if you can see the true face, it will be a blessing for several generations.
Namtso is located in central Tibet, the second largest lake in Tibet. The lake is 4,718 meters above sea level. Namtso is Tibetan which means "Heavenly Lake". Namtso is one of the "Three Holy Lakes" in Tibet. Namtso is the first sacred lake of the ancient Bon religion and is also famous for one of the Buddhist holy places.
"Yamdroktso" means "Jasper Lake". Yamdroktso Lake is located in Langkazi County, Shannan Perfecture, about 70 kilometers southwest of Lhasa. Together with Namtso and Manasarovar, it is called the three holy lakes in Tibet. It is the largest inland lake in the northern foothills of the Himalayas.
Manasarovar Lake is 35 kilometers east of Pulan County, Ngari region of Tibet, and south of Mount Kailash. The surrounding natural scenery is very beautiful. Since ancient times, Buddhist believers have regarded it as a holy place and "the center of the world". It is also the source of four major rivers in Asia.
The Guge Kingdom is located in Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, and is considered to be the capital of the Guge Dynasty. The Guge Dynasty was established by the descendants of the Tubo royal family. It existed from the 9th century to the 17th century AD and disappeared overnight.
