Tuesday 14 October 2014

TIBET: The land of unique cultures

Tibet: 
               Tibet is geographically part of China,situated in west of china.Tibet is very famous for their unique cultures.







Because of many large glaciers,Tibet is also known as water tower of Asia. Government of china has already invested large amount of money for water projects in Tibet.

As per history is concern,people are living here for 21000 years ago.

Tibet is also famous for many large mountains,Mount Everest(29029 ft) is the highest mountain of world is located on the border with Nepal.

This region is famous for the origination of many large and deepest river on earth.

The following rivers are originate from Tibet.

  •  Yangtze river
  •  Yellow river
  •  Indus river
  •  Ganges river
  •  Salween river
  •  Mekong river 
  •  Barhamputra river

Famous places in Tibet:

1) Potala Palace

It was the residence of Dalai Lamas in 17th century.this palace is 117 m high having 1000 rooms in 13 storied.It has fully decorated with great wealth of art and culture of Tibet.Now it is open for visitors because some part of the beautiful palace has been turned in museum.






2) Jokhang Temple and Bharkhor  bazaar

 Jokhang is basically holiest Buddhist temple in Tibet,along this Bharkhor bazaar is present around Jokhang and always full with crowd for shopping and selling of ritual objects.





                            

3) Namtso Lake

The lake at the level of 4720 m is a popular destination of tourist in Tibet.It is a very amazing place due to its heart touching attraction.A beautiful white mountains in blue sky and the crystal like blue water make this place fantastic too.It is also highest salt water lake of world.




4) Shigatse city
       It is 2nd largest city in Lhasa,it situated just 250 Km in west of Lhasa.Tashihunpo monastery and the traditional market is very famous over here as tourist point of view.
Largest Buddhist monasteries of Tibet is present in this region.The world largest and famous brass statue called Maitreye Buddha which is 80 ft tall is present over here.






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