Drepung Monastery

Zongkapa Lobsang Zhaba, or Tsongkhapa, usually taken to mean "the Man from Onion Valley", born in Qinghai, was a famous teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism
Zongkapa Lobsang Zhaba, or Tsongkhapa, usually taken to mean "the Man from Onion Valley", born in Qinghai, was a famous teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism

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Potala Palace

After visiting Potala Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lhasa. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Potala Palace
On top of the Jokhang Temple.

Jokhang Temple

After visiting Jokhang Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lhasa. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Jokhang Temple
Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, located 1.25 miles north of Lhasa and about 5 km north of the Jokhang. The other two are Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery.

Sera Monastery

You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a visit to Sera Monastery. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Sera Monastery

Nechung Monastery

You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a visit to Nechung Monastery. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Nechung Monastery

Norbulingka

You can learn about the history of Lhasa with a stop at Norbulingka. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Norbulingka

Tibet Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tibet Museum in Lhasa. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Tibet Museum

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