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Tibet, a plateau in China, which borders with Myanmar, India, Bhutan, and Nepal, has exceptional charm. Its territory covers the Tibet Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province in the PRC and the province of Ladakh in Kashmir with its unique topography. The layout of the terrain average is above 4,500 meters above sea level making Tibet is nicknamed "the roof of the world". A number of mountains, including the Himalaya mountains, lakes, meadows, castles, and monasteries adorn Buddhist Tibet. Here are three must-visit tourist destinations in the country of origin of the Dalai Lama:

Potala Palace

Dalai Lama's winter palace is located on the Red Hill in Lhasa valley center. Standing at a height of 3,700 meters above sea level, the palace complex which consists of white and red building is a symbol Buddhaisme Tibet, as well as the administrative center of traditional Tibetan.

Is the 5th Dalai Lama to Potala Palace which began construction in 1645. His job takes 3 years, while the interior is done up complete for 45 years. Part of a mixed copper-based foundation to keep the building remained robust in the event of an earthquake. White building called the White Palace was completed in 1694, while the red building called the Red Palace was built in 1690 and completed in 1694.

White Palace once served as an office, a seminary and printing. While the former Red Palace serves as a place of worship and a place of religious study. There are golden stupa consecrated, tombs of eight Dalai Lama, meeting rooms, a number of temples, and libraries. Both castles are separated by a yellow-painted courtyard, called Deyangshar. Overall, this 13-storey building has over 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and about 200,000 statues.

Currently the palace is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1994 serves as a museum. For the sake of the preservation of this place, the number of visitors is limited to 2,300 people per day. But specifically in the month of July to September increased its quota to 6,000 visitors per day.

Nam Lake (Namtso)

In Mongolian, Heavenly Lake Namtso means. This mountain lake is located about 112 km from Lhasa, capital of Tibet, at an altitude of 4,718 meters above sea level with a surface area of approximately 1,920 km2.

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Lake arising from the Himalayan tectonic shift is the largest salt lake in the Tibet autonomous region and the highest in the world. There are five uninhabited islands centuries ago often visited by pilgrims by walking across a frozen lake in winter. Activity was then banned by the Chinese government. In the summer, the island is located the farthest from the edge of the lake are often inhabited by birds Phalacrocorax types of Ruddy Shelduck, typical birds of Mongolia.

Known as one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the region Nyainqentanglha mountains, lakes Nam was once the location of shooting several films. Until now, foreign tourists visiting Lhasa many are taking the time to visit this lake to enjoy the spectacular sights and atmosphere that reassurance. Piles of stones, colorful strands of prayer flags, wild Yak and cattle fro, and the birds flying around the lake is the main attraction.

In addition to traditional jewelry and handmade cheeses, Thangka - a typical Tibetan painting made from embroidered silk fabric, a favorite tourist souvenir. The most appropriate time to visit the lake Nam is June to September.

Barkhor Street

Barkhor street is the oldest street in Lhasa, which is also known as the Window of Tibet. This path is formed in the 7th century, when the first Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo to build the Jokhang temple in Lhasa which later attracted thousands of Buddhist pilgrims there. Pilgrimage activity that resulted in a path that is now the Barkhor street.

As an ancient street, Barkhor street not only attract the pilgrims, but also the traveler who wants to know the culture and history of Tibet even further. The stalls and booths lining the street offers a variety of unique items such as Buddha statues, Thangka, silk fabrics, prayer flags, incense, pillowcases, leather bags, oil lamps, traditional jewelry, shoes, dried meat, and much more. For those who are interested in history, can visit a small building that used to be a prosecutor's office Lhasa. Also there is a small temple and a three-story yellow building unique is the only building that was not white there.

An amazing sight is when there are pilgrims who do homage to the Buddha by way of creeping along the Barkhor street made of stone. Tibetan traditional houses with strands of prayer flags fluttering in the wind, locals still wear traditional clothes, as well as older people passing on the street, singing prayer songs provide a fantastic experience for any tourist who visit there.