Located in the autonomous region of Tibet in eastern China is the spectacular city of Lhasa. It serves as the capital of Tibet and could also be considered the world capital of Tibetan Buddhism.
Those who are looking to visit a unique place and discover holy sites in Buddhism need look no further than Lhasa for an incredible and special experience.
The beauty of the city is enough to take your breath away, but when you consider the city’s location at 12,000 feet above sea level, you’ll need to do so even more!
The original home of the Dalai Lama before the figure’s flight to India was the Potala Palace, located in Lhasa. This 17th century palace complex is located on top of a rocky hill and some say that it looks more like a religious fortress.
Another must-see Buddhist site in Lhasa is the Jokhang Temple. The temple contains a shrine to the deity Shakyamuni, and is widely considered by Tibetan Buddhist to be the holiest place in their religion.
If you find yourself in Lhasa, don’t forget to visit Norbulingka as well. These beautiful gardens host a palace which served as the summer residence of the Dalai Lama until the 1950s flight of the figure to India.
Anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism must put Lhasa at the top of their list. Go as soon as you can!
