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Ranked #1 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 480 reviews
The residence of the Dalai Lama is an immense religious structure and a masterpiece of Tibetan architecture.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Castles; Religious Sites
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #2 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 220 reviews
Owner description: This ancient temple, dating from the 7th century, is the spiritual heart of Tibet and was built as a shrine for a Buddha... more » Owner description: This ancient temple, dating from the 7th century, is the spiritual heart of Tibet and was built as a shrine for a Buddha statue called Jobo, which is richly decorated in jewels, brocade and silk bands. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Ranked #3 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Ranked #4 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1416, this is considered one of the largest monasteries in the world with more than 10,000 monks living inside its... more » Owner description: Built in 1416, this is considered one of the largest monasteries in the world with more than 10,000 monks living inside its walls during the height of its activities. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
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Ranked #5 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1419 by a pupil of Tsongkhapa, this is one of the three greatest monasteries in Lhasa, which holds the grand Sera... more » Owner description: Built in 1419 by a pupil of Tsongkhapa, this is one of the three greatest monasteries in Lhasa, which holds the grand Sera Bungchen, an annual festival that attracts Buddhists from all over the world. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Ranked #6 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Complex consisting of the Dalai Lamas' summer residence. The park consist of palace, nice pond areas and a small onsite zoo.... more » Owner description: Complex consisting of the Dalai Lamas' summer residence. The park consist of palace, nice pond areas and a small onsite zoo. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Ranked #7 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
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Ranked #8 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Ranked #9 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Located only 45 kilometers to the east of Lhasa, this is the first Gelugpa monastery in Tibet, which was founded in 1409 by... more » Owner description: Located only 45 kilometers to the east of Lhasa, this is the first Gelugpa monastery in Tibet, which was founded in 1409 by the great master Tsongkhapa. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Ranked #10 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains
Ranked #11 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Ranked #12 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
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Ranked #13 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Ranked #14 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Ranked #15 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
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Ranked #16 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Ranked #17 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Ranked #18 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
Ranked #19 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Ranked #20 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Ranked #21 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
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Ranked #22 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Caverns/ Caves
Ranked #23 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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Ranked #24 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Ranked #25 of 39 Attractions in Lhasa
3 of 5 stars 1 review

located north of Lhasa city,  in the direction towards Sera monastery. it is one of the oldest monastery & the Tang Dynasty Princess WenCheng stayed there when she married the... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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