China · Building
Catholic Church of Lhasa
Tibet's first Catholic church, founded in 1726 in Lhasa and lost in 1745, represents a brief moment of…
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China · Tradition
Gesar epic tradition
An ancient Himalayan oral epic of heroic deeds, sung by approximately 100 bards across Tibet and Central Asia,…
China · Building
Norbulingka
The summer palace of Tibetan Buddhist leaders, Norbulingka is a 36-hectare complex in Lhasa showcasing traditional Tibetan architecture…
China · Palace
Potala Palace
Potala Palace is a 13-story dzong-style complex in Lhasa that served as the Dalai Lamas' winter residence from…
China · Monument
Potala Palace — Lhasa
The Potala Palace in Lhasa, built between 1645 and 1694 on Marpo Ri, served as residence and government…
China · Palace
Potala Palace, Lhasa
The highest palace in the world and the most sacred complex in Tibetan Buddhism — the Potala Palace,…
China · Building
Tibet Museum (Lhasa)
China's first large-scale modern museum dedicated to Tibetan heritage, opened in Lhasa in 1999. Its collection of over…
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