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Explore Jangzhong in China
Jangzhong in the region of Tibet Autonomous Region is a place in China - some 1,595 mi or ( 2566 km ) South-West of Beijing , the country's capital city .
Time in Jangzhong is now 03:28 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Urumqi " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Thimphu, Trashi Yangtse, Paro, Lhuentse, and Kohima. Since you are here already, consider visiting Thimphu . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Jangzhong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet
Find out why THIS mountain top has been forbidden to be climbed in Tibet. For full episode, go to www.ARoadRetraveled.com - Episode #32: "Yak Butter Blues: Tibet Special Feature" ..
Busking in Lhasa, Tibet
A hit with the crowds up and down Ramoche Lam, this child plays some Tibetan Folk Music, back when things were seemingly so peaceful in The Holy City. ..
Pilgrims prostrating at Jokhang temple, Lhasa, Tibet
Jokhang temple is Lhasa's most sared spot. Every day pilgrims walk the kora clockwise around the temple. Some of them prostrate themselves in front of the temple, some covering the distance in that wa ..
Train to Tibet in 10 minutes.
The highest train in the world. We took it from Chengdu to Lhasa (hard sleeper tickets). It takes 46 hours, but you can get the general idea of the whole trip in just ten minutes. If you watch closely ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Lhasa Railway Station
Lhasa railway station is a railway station in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It lies in Liuwu New Area, Doilungdêqên County, 1 kilometer to the south of the main river and 5 kilometers south west of the Potala Palace.
Located at 29.63 91.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Lhasa
Lhasa is the administrative capital and a prefecture-level city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China. It is the second most populous city on the Tibetan Plateau, after Xining, and at an altitude of 3,490 metres, Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world. The city contains many culturally significant Tibetan Buddhist sites such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple and Norbulingka palaces, many of which are located in Chengguan District, the city seat.
Located at 29.65 91.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Chokpori
Chokpori, Chagpori, Chagpo Ri is a sacred hill in the city of Lhasa in Tibet. It south of the Potala and just to the left when one is facing the Potala. It is considered to be one of the four holy mountains of central Tibet. It was the site of the most famous medical school Tibet, known as the Mentsikhang, which was founded in 1413. It was conceived of by Lobsang Gyatso, the "Great" 5th Dalai Lama, and completed by the Regent Sangye Gyatso shortly before 1697.
Located at 29.65 91.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Norbulingka
Norbulingka is a palace and surrounding park in Lhasa, Tibet, built from 1755. It served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s up until the 14th Dalai Lama's exile in 1959. Part of the "Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace", Norbulingka is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was added as an extension of this Historic Ensemble in 2001. It was built by the 7th Dalai Lama and served both as administrative centre and religious centre.
Located at 29.65 91.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Barkhor
The Barkhor is an area of narrow streets and a public square located around Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet. The Barkor is a popular devotional circumabulation for pilgrims and locals. The walk was about one kilometre long and encircled the entire Jokhang, the former seat of the State Oracle in Lhasa called the Muru Nyingba Monastery, and a number of nobles' houses including Tromzikhang and Jamkhang.
Located at 29.65 91.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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