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Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden), Lhasa

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The summer palace of Dalai Lamas and a World Heritage Site, Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden) features 374 mansions and classical Tibetan gardens. Spanning some 36 hectares (89 acres) and considered the greatest man-made garden in Tibet, it was built in 1755 on a hot springs spot. The palace features highly scenic and intricate garden designs with ponds, as well as a mini-zoo with bears, lions, and monkeys. Feast your eyes on the flower patterns and nuances, matched only by the brightly colored facades and ornaments on the pavilions and shrines. Stroll along paved paths and stone bridges by yourself, or consider hiring an informative guide to explain the rich history behind the buildings and sculptures. Make Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden) part of your personalized Lhasa itinerary using our Lhasa trip maker app .
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  • October 1, 2017
    To learn how you lived (under what conditions) of the Dalai Lama in the summer, when it happens in Lhasa rather hot for conditions of high mountains, it is worth visiting this place. Walk around the residence and the Park.
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  • September 22, 2017
    Very calming beautiful place, to be somewhere nd touch columns that the dalai llama would have touched was incredible  more »
  • September 17, 2017
    It's nice to see gardens and the summer palace. A ride is nice. Regard to inside rooms interesting but when you visited one all are similar.
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  • January 30, 2017
    The summer palace. Children are free. Adults pay less than ¥100 each. The ticket is beautiful. It is a beautiful place to visit and should be on anyone's list when they come to lhasa. There are many buildings and each is beautiful. The grounds are beautiful and there are many nomads and other Tibetan people walking around to visit each of the temples and buildings. We spent two hours here and it was serene. Only one negative comment is that the toilet is awful and so plan your trip properly and aim at not needing to use the toilet here.
  • April 5, 2017
    Summer palace of successive Dalai Lamas. This place has a smooth environment with nice zoo. Tibetan Shoton festival mostly takes place at this place in summer.
  • January 12, 2017
    Beautiful garden, a wonderful place to visit on a sunny day.
  • September 21, 2016
    Beautiful gardens. Must visit while in Lhasa._
  • December 26, 2016
    I want to visit this place I hope there's some one should to help me..!!!
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