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grets Says: To reach the top of the fortress from the car park below, you have three options:1. Walk2. Hire a horse3. Hire a yak.Dan, who was not feeling very well, decided the last option was the best for him, and for a charge of 10 Yuan, it seemed a bargain.To everyone's amusement, he...
grets Says: The 11m high tower of the fortress appears to be much taller than that when seen from the lower sides. You can climb to the top, from where there is a great view, it is entered from behind the shrines of the chapels.The tower is 4.6m wide by 3.5m and is decorated with kataks...
grets Says: Originally Yumbu Lakhang was built as a chapel, but it now serves as a chapel and a monasteric home for a few monks. The chapel is consecrated to the ancient kings of Tibet and there are images of Nyentri Tsenpo and Songtsen Gampo in the main chapel, as well as other kings...
grets Says: The monastery-castle of Yumbu Lakhang is reputed to be the oldest building in Tibet, dating from the 2nd century. Attached to the origin of the castle, is a legend: It is said to have been built for King Nyentry Tsenpo, who descended from heaven and was hailed a king by the...
Shannan Postal Hotel: Located Right at the Heart of Tsetang
mskwan Says: We have chosen the Tibetan style room with private bath and portable heater, which cost RMB 350 including breakfast. The room was a little small but clean. To visit Yarlong Valley and spending a night here required a special permit and a tour guide (at least during our visit...
Hillside near Tombs of Tibetan Kings
mskwan Says: During our visit to the monastery dedicated to the tombs of Kings in Yarlong Valley, a local Tibetan boy took us to a hillside with a single stone lion carving overlooking the nearby valley. The view was awesome, however, the lion was placed not facing the beautiful valley...
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During our visit to the monastery dedicated to the tombs of Kings in Yarlong Valley, a local Tibetan boy took us to a hillside with a single stone lion carving...
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