Lhasa (拉萨) – Jokhang Temple (大昭寺), Potala Palace (布达拉宫), Sera Monastery (色拉寺)
It is advisable to stay in Lhasa for one or 2 days before travel to the higher altitude cities. Therefore we spent a day in Lhasa city and visited the famous palace, Potala palace.
Walking toward Barkhor Street (八廓街) and Jokhang Temple (大昭寺)
People outside the Jokhang Temple early morning
Outside the Jokhang Temple early morning
Interior of Jokhang Temple
A corner at second floor of Jokhang Temple
Wooden Ceiling
Part of Jokhang Temple under construction
Stone at the entrance of Potala Palace(布达拉宫)
Staircase towards the Potala palace
After the ticket counter. There are white palace and red palace.
Each visitor only has 2 hours of visiting time inside the Potala palace. We are ready to go.
Outside the Potala palace.
Entrance of Sera Monastery (色拉寺)
Sera Monastery (色拉寺)
Everyday 5 pm，all the Lama will gather for discussion.
Surprising guest. Can you guess where he is from?
Potala Palace in the evening
Local Tibetan food - bread with yak meat soup.
My dinner. Local Tibetan food - Momo
Summary: When visiting temple, you are not allowed to take photo. Be respect. Most of the Tibetans are not fish eater. If you engage a local Tibetan tour guide, remember not to order fish.
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