Historic & Cultural Sites
Most places in Tibet have their own story about their origin, history and cultural and religious significance. You can find foot prints of enlightened masters in rocks, signs of battle with demons in the landscape, painted ladders for the spirits and stupas and prayer flags on mountain passes. Tibetans are storytellers so take your time to listen to beautiful tales of cups of yak butter tea.
The Lingkhor
The Lingkhor is an ancient circumambulation since from 15thcentury. It encircles the entire traditional city of Lhasa. Following the path, you will join local pilgrims who make juniper incense offerings all the way around the Lingkhor. You will travel around the major pilgrimage sites in Lhasa starting from Ani Tsangkung nunnery and followed by… Read more →
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Historic & Cultural Sites
Dungkar and Piyang ancient cave paintings
Dungkhar and Piyang are possibly the oldest caves and its painting in Ngari Region. Its extensive cave paintings were discovered in the early 1990s. It is located 40 Kms from the Guge Kingdom. The most popular wall painting is in the Mandala Cave. If you are visiting the Mount Kailash Region, it is highly recommended… Read more →
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Historic & Cultural Sites
Grasslands of Amdo
This can be done as a week-long trip with an easy trek from Rebkong to Wendo in Amdo. On the first day we will visit Lho Dorjee Drak caves, which is one of the historic sights in Amdo. In the afternoon we will visit and see Tibetan Painting culture at local artist homes. We start… Read more →
Region: Amdo
Attraction Category: Historic & Cultural Sites
Nangchen the ancient kingdom
Nangchen, is a county of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southernmost Qinghai province. The county seat is Xangda, built in a side valley and on the right bank of the Dza Chu (upper reaches of the Mekong). The county’s name is derived from the former king (nang chen rgyal po) and kingdom of Nangchen, it… Read more →
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Historic & Cultural Sites
Derge’s famous printing press
My favorite place is Derge Parkhang, the great ancient printing press where the great Xylographic books were produced for the entire Tibetan plateau as well as the Buddhist world.