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Perched atop towering snow-capped peaks all year round, Tibet always remains veiled in a mysterious mist to travelers' eyes.
Travelers flock to Tibet often seeking the 'holy land of Buddhism' in Lhasa. The Beijing-Lhasa train journey is likened to a lifetime, encompassing all emotions. Lhasa, explained by Tibetans as the 'mud of goats,' is built upon mud brought by the goats.
The iconic landmark of this mountainous city is the Potala Palace, the Palace of the Bodhisattva, home to numerous Dalai Lamas, perched on the Mabuge Mountain. This majestic palace, standing tall with 13 floors, resembles a mountain, leaving a lasting impression on first-time visitors.
Apart from the Palace, the Jokhang Temple is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a pilgrimage site for millions. The Drepung Monastery, a religious complex as large as a village, serves as a learning center for thousands of monks.
In Tibet, it's not difficult to spot pilgrims dressed in tattered clothes, retracing the footsteps of the Buddhist saint Hsuan Tsang, who undertook the 'three prostrations and one bow' pilgrimage covering a distance of 2500km from Mount Emei to Mount Wutai. The people here hold Buddhism in great reverence. Along every roadside, you can easily encounter locals spinning prayer wheels.
Beyond the grand religious architectural complexes, Tibet is also renowned for its majestic and expansive natural landscapes, with vast grasslands swept by winds and rugged mountains.
The sacred Lake Namtso is one of the enduring legends of this region. With its vast expanse resembling an ocean, deep blue waters, and the backdrop of the snow-capped Nyenchen Tanglha mountains towering up to 7000m.
Legend has it that Lake Namtso is home to mystical creatures, adding to its mysterious allure. Some locals still pilgrimage to this sacred lake, walking on its frozen surface to reach the small islands within, where they stay until the following winter before returning.
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Source: Travel guide by Mytour – According to 24h
MytourAugust 8th, 2013
