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Lhasa Highlights
Following monks, mendicants and fellow pilgrims around the fascinating medieval
pilgrim path, the
Barkhor circuit
.
Joining the lines of awed pilgrims around the glowing shrines of the
Jokhang
,
Tibet's holiest sanctum.
Ogling the murals and stupas at the
Red Palace
of the Potala, the impressive but
spiritless citadel of the Dalai Lamas.
great monastic cities.
Taking a day trip out to
Ganden Monastery
and testing your sin on its fascinating
kora (pilgrim path).
Exploring the architecture, teashops and craft workshops of Lhasa's backstreets on
our
old-town walking tour
.
Tracking down one of Lhasa's delightful off-the-beaten-track temples, such as the
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