归档： Attractions

Pagsom Co is also known as Gongga Lake. It means “three rocks” in Tibetan. Located in Gongbo’gyamda County, it is a sacred lake of the Nyingma Branch of Tibetan Buddhism. The shape of Pagsom Co is like a crescent embedded in the deep valley. The water is clear, reflecting the surrounding snowy mountains and primordial forests. The Tsozong Gongba Monastery stands on Tashi Island and was built during the late Tang Dynasty. The reefs on the island are carved into images of animals and Buddha statues. Tsozong Gongba Monastery is a two-story structure of earth and wooden materials. The three statues, Chenresig, Guru Rimpoché and Sakya Thukpa, are worshiped here.

Jokhang Temple, called “Jokhang” in Tibetan, also known as “Zulakang”, is the end point of the pilgrimage for Tibetan Buddhists. In their hearts, the sacredness of Jokhang Temple is no less than that of Potala Palace. Whether from the geographical location or in the minds of Tibetan Buddhists, Jokhang Temple is a veritable holy place and center of Tibetan Buddhism, and has an extremely lofty and holy status in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. Jokhang Temple was first built in the middle of the seventh century AD. It was built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo to place the 8-year-old life-size statue of Sakyamuni brought from his hometown Kathmandu by his wife, Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal. In 1409 AD, Master Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Sect, promoted Buddhism in Jokhang Temple and held a grand ceremony to spread the Buddha’s teachings, thus establishing its important position in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. In the eighth century AD, the 12-year-old life-size statue of Sakyamuni brought from Chang’an by Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty when she entered Tibet was enshrined in Jokhang Temple, becoming the treasure of the temple and one of the must-see attractions for tourists and pilgrims.In addition, there are nearly a thousand-meter-long Tibetan murals “Princess Wencheng Entering Tibet” and “Construction of Jokhang Temple” in the temple, as well as two Ming Dynasty embroidered guardian deity thangkas, which are rare art treasures. There are three prayer paths in Lhasa, namely “inner, middle and outer”, all of which are centered around Jokhang Temple. Among them, the inner circle around the Jokhang Hall along the Thousand Buddha Hall in the temple is called “Nangkor”; the circle around the Jokhang Temple is called “Bakor”; the circle around the Potala Palace, Yaowang Mountain, Jokhang Temple and Jokhang Temple is called “Lingkor”. Scenic spot guide After entering the Jokhang Temple through the main gate, there is a patio-style courtyard. There are several rows of butter lamps on the east side of the courtyard. Because believers add butter every day, they are always burning. Behind the butter lamps is the main entrance of the Jokhang Temple. On the left side of the gate is Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of the Red Sect, and on the right side is Jampa Buddha, that is, Maitreya Buddha, also known as: Future Buddha. On the right wall is a mural about the story of the Jokhang Temple’s construction, mainly about the appearance of the Potala Palace in the 7th century and the scene of the Jokhang Temple being built by filling the lake. Going clockwise, you will see the Buddhist Hall dedicated to the Yellow Sect’s founder, Master Tsongkhapa, and his eight disciples. Continue to circle right, passing through the Yaksha Hall and the Dragon King Hall on both sides. Behind hundreds of butter lamps is the famous “Jokhang” Hall. It is not only the main body of the Jokhang Temple, but also the essence of the Jokhang Temple. The center of the Jokhang Hall is the Great Sutra Hall, where the lamas chant and practice on weekdays. There are many small sutra halls around it. Among them, the Sakyamuni Buddha Hall in the middle is not to be missed. It enshrines the life-size golden statue of Sakyamuni at the age of 12 brought by Princess Wencheng. This is the center of the Jokhang Temple and a holy place that devout pilgrims yearn for. There are stairs next to the courtyard leading to the second and third floors. On the second floor, there is the Dharma King Hall, which enshrines the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng, and Princess Bhrikuti, and the Bandan Lhamo Guardian Hall, which enshrines the Goddess of Good Fortune. Standing on the wide terrace on the second floor, you can overlook the Potala Palace, which is a great place to take photos. The golden roof on the third floor is also one of the highlights of the Jokhang Temple, but the third floor is not open to the public most of the time. If you are lucky enough to go up to the third floor, the four magnificent golden roofs will be breathtaking.

Princess Wencheng Theater is located in Cijuelin Valley on the south bank of Lhasa River. It reconstructs the epic of marriage 1,300 years ago with an open-air stage at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters. This high-altitude live-action theater, backed by the mountains projected by the Potala Palace, uses the natural mountain as a curtain, and uses the starry sky, snow-capped peaks and Tibetan watchtowers to interpret the magnificent chapter of the integration of Han and Tibetan civilizations.The core of the theater is the 90-minute large-scale live-action drama “Princess Wencheng”. On the stage of more than 20,000 square meters, more than a dozen Tibetan and Han actors recreate the legend of the princess carrying the life-size statue of Sakyamuni at the age of 12 into Tibet with scenes such as galloping horses, moving Buddhist temples, and pouring waterfalls. Scenes such as the collapse of the Winter Palace, the snowy wedding, and the Tibetan wedding, combined with laser-projected thangkas and real herds of cattle and sheep, draw the audience into the torrent of history.The theater is surrounded by rich supporting facilities, and the Princess Wencheng Tibetan Cultural Park is full of special cultural and creative products. Every time there is a performance, there will be a grand garden party, which is very lively.

Dongpo Impression Water Street has many Song Dynasty-style ancient buildings, connected by several arch bridges. There is a stage in the center of the water street where performances are held at night. Visitors can sit in an open-air restaurant and enjoy the food while watching the performances.

The national AAAA-level tourist Attraction, Daheidong Attraction, is located in Jianzhu Township, Gulin County, Sichuan Province, at the junction of Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Chongqing, 1,000 meters above sea level, 110 kilometers away from Luzhou, and is the western gate to Gulin. The Attraction is a typical representative of karst topography, consisting of the Duodi Miaoling on the ground and the Daheidong and Niuwangdong underground.The wonders of the caves are the best in the world, and every step brings you a new surprise. The Big Black Cave has a variety of landscapes, and the stalactites are even more amazing. The huge caves are intertwined with the mysterious Yin River, creating many unique entertainment projects such as the first geocentric drifting, cliff swings, step-by-step, and Internet celebrity swings in China.The location of the Attraction has been rated as a Chinese traditional village and a model site for ethnic unity. It contains rich national intangible culture and highlights the unique daily cultural customs of the Miao people. The regular Miao festivals add icing on the cake to the ethnic feast. It is also a research base for geological culture and folk culture.The center of the Big Black Hole contains a shocking history of bandit suppression and magical ancient legends, waiting for you to uncover its mystery during your visit.