Lhasa, Tibet

Potala was gorgeous! Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world (3,490 m). The most impressive landmark is the Potala Palace that is located on a hill in the city. It’s been the chief residence oft he Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. The construction started in 1645 and today the palace is a museum. We couldn’t look the other way. The palace is awesome and you’ll always feel happy when you see it from other parts of the town. As you might have recognized – we enjoyed the Potala Palace!

The Jokhang temple is located in the middle of the city. For most Tibetans it ist he most sacred and important temple. Its architectural style is a mixture of Indian, Chinese and Nepalese design. This temple has remained a key center of Buddhist pilgrimage for centuries.

On the outskirts of Lhasa we visited the Sera Monastery. It is on of the university monasteries of Tibet. It is also noted for its ‚Monk Debates’ which are held every day in the ‚Debating Courtyard’ of the monastery.