A flight of Chengdu to Lhasa* (Tibet, China) is an extraordinary experience. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot pulls the aircraft on a steep upward flight in order to overfly the mountain peaks of the Himalaya, partially 22,965 ft height. Please watch the video here!!! You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Youtube. To access […]
Potala Palace in Lhasa
From the roof of our Hotel in Lhasa* we had already a splendid view of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. But then we saw the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama majestically in front of us. Before making the steep climb we observe the pilgrims at the Potala Kora, a circular route around the […]
Farm life near Lhasa in Tibet – China
Near Lhasa in Tibet, China, we had the chance to see farmers working in the fields with their yaks. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Youtube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information Unblock […]
Drepung monastery near Lhasa in the Tibet
The Drepung monastery near Lhasa in the Tibet autonomous province in China, is one of the most important monasteries of the Gelug school, also known as Yellow Hat sect. One of the most important leaders of the Gelug school is the Dalai Lama. Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug school never had political ambitions, nevertheless […]
Schoolyard in Lhasa – Tibet
In Lhasa, Tibet, China, we had a prime view from the hotel room on a schoolyard. It was interesting for us to observe the goings-on. The flag salute on the court reminded us a little at a booth on the computer fair CeBIT in Hannover in the morning. Please watch the video You are currently […]