零七八月西藏 Tibet in August, 07

Places to See

The Potala Palace,布達 拉宮(3700m)

Lhasa
Winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the17th century, symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet.

Namtso Lake 納木錯 (4720m) Lhasa

Namtso means 'Heavenly Lake.' It is the second largest saltwater lake in China only after Qinghai Lake.  Meanwhile, it is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world.

Mt. Everest 珠穆朗瑪峰 (8848m)

The highest peak in the world & in Tibetan it means Goddess the Third. At the foot of Mt. Everest is located the highest temple in the world, Rongbuk Monastery (~5000m).

Mt. Kailash 神山(6638m), Ngari

Known as Sacred Mountain.  Kailash means 'Treasure or Saint of Snow Mountain' in Tibetan. The name originates from the year-round snow on its peak and its historical religious connections.

Lake Manasarova 聖湖瑪旁雍錯(4588m), Ngari

Known as Holy Lake.  It means 'Invincible Jade Lake' in Tibetan. Walking around the lake also has ceremonial value for the Tibetan and always follows clockwise.

Yamdrok-tso 羊卓雍錯(4441m)

One of the three holiest lakes in Tibet.  Being a sacred lake, Tibetans will usually visit the lake before making important decisions. On one of the islets, stands a Nyinmapa monastery.