45) Lhasa - the land of gods

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June 15th 2005

Published: July 14th 2005

Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region and has been the centre of politics, economy, culture and religion since ancient times in its history of more than 1,300 years. The city has mainly developed in three distinct phases, the first one in the sixth and seventh centuries, in which the Jokhang and some other temples like e.g. the Ramoche Temple were constructed. The next major period o... Read Full Entry

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Potala detail

The whole building has been constructed with many corners in order to give everyone a nice view from above

Impresive complex

Looks more like a fortress than a palace

Palace in tree colours

Between the White Palace and Red Palace, there is a yellow building used to store the famous giant tangkas

Red Palace

Red Palace which looms from the centre of the White Palace has a spiritual function

Artistic doorway

Last door before the ticket office, finally

Door handle

Impressive handle for an impressive door

Deyang Shar courtyard

Main entrance to the White Palace

Architectural detail

As an architect Peter was fascinated by the railings which run unparallel to the staircases. Beside that, staircases were the main subject of his architectural symposium in Dalian

Entrance drum

Huge drum at the entrance of the Potala Palace

Potala renovations

As many other places in Tibet, the Chinese are rebuilding monasteries which are potential tourist attractions

Interesting technique

Workers toiling to the sound of their own singing, it's looking more like a dance

Work break

Workers running down the main staircase at the Potala to enjoy their break

Solar water heater

These heaters can be found all around Tibet and are very popular due to the lack of wood

Golden Yaks

The Chinese unveiled the Golden Yaks on the 26 May 26 1991, the fortieth anniversary of Tibet’s "peaceful liberation"

30th August 2005

Clarence
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Lhasa and Tibet
Thank you for your delightful article on Lhasa and Tibet. We leave tomorrow for our trip to visit that exciting city and country. Your preview has made it even more enticing!

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