Flying to Tibet from Chengdu, China
The view from the air was breathtaking.
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Mountain in the clouds
The swirling cloud surrounding the mountain was lovely.
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Road from airport to Lhasa
It is a one hour drive from the Lhasa airport to the city of Lhasa, Tibet.
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Small settlement on the road to Lhasa.
Most of the buildings are newer; all the older ones have been destroyed.
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Road to Lhasa
The road follows the Kyichu(Lhasa)River, which is a beautiful colour.
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Lhasa River
From the road, from a speeding bus actually.
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The main entrance road to Lhasa
Very different to the old days.
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Main road into Lhasa
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Motorbike with extension
Motorcycles are updated in many ways in Tibet.
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Johkang Temple, Holiest Shrine in Tibet
This is one of a very few places not completely destroyed. Pilgrims come from...
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Johkang Temple
Another view of the main entrance to the shrine.
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Johkang Temple
The main entrance as seen from the square.
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Prayer flag pole and incense burner
In front of the Jokhang
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Incense smoke in front of the Jokhang
Pilgrims circumnavigating the Johkang
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Johkang Square looking south
A large square was built in front of the Jokang Temple, filled with shops and...
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Jokang Square looking south
The other side of the square
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Mountains behind the Johkang Square
Picture taken from a rooftop restaurant.
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Another view from the rooftop restaurant
The outdoor patio rooftop was a wonderful place to take in the sights of the...
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Early morning prayers
Tibetan section of Lhasa, Tibet has many wonderful Tibetan Hotels, like this...
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Mountain closeup
Taken from the rooftop patio restaurant, with a 10 x zoom.
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Starting the circumnavigation
The walk around the Johkang
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Someone is always watching you
Chinese security cameras are everywhere
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Stalls around the Barkhor
The route the pilgrims take is lined with stalls on both sides.
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Shopping
Tibetan women stop to shop
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Police in the centre of the walk
Chinese police keep an eye on the pilgrims
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Right in the middle of the route
This police table was right in the middle of the pathway
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Prayer wheels
Surrounding the Johkang Kora (circumnavigation) are other smaller...
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Small shrine in the Barkhor Kora
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Carpets for sale
You can buy anything in the Barkhor
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Off the main route
Many twists and turns inside the route around the Johkang. Follow the...
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Stairs leading to anothe small shrine
Well worn stairs, and prayer wheels outside another smaller shrine,...
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Window box flowers
It was early October and the weather was fantastic.
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Window frame
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An old window
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Outdoor facilities
I didn't notice the man doing this till after I looked at my photos. He...
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A newer doorway
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Still doing the circle or kora
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More of the kora around the Johkang
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Colourful braids
Following the pilgrims
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Another Chinese surveillance camera
These are everywhere, inside and outside
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More stalls
On the right is someone loading a television set. I didn't see any...
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Very hot on the route
Umbrellas, hats, masks, you name it; there were many modes of beating the heat.
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Another cop
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Fresh meat
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An incense burner on the route
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Inside courtyard of the Jokhang
Finally, after our circumnavigation, we enter the Johkang Temple. No...
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Repainted ceiling
This is inside the courtyard, showing the overhanging roof painting.
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Johkang courtyard
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Before and after repainting
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Very old painting of Chenrezig
The walls under the overhanging roof on the ground floor are surrounded by...
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Entering the main temple of the Johkang
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Line up to enter the main temple
There are many small shrine rooms inside the Johkang, pictues are not allowed...
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Tickets please.
There are police, ticket takers, ticket sellers, etc.
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Roof of the Johkang
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Johkang roof close up
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Johkang roof
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Mural on the Johkang roof
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Potala Palace from the Johkang roof
The Tibetan section of Lhasa lies between the Potala Palace and the Johkang...
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Johkang Square
Looking down from the roof of the Johkang Temple, onto the square.
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Roof of the Johkang
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Looking down from the roof
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Roof of the Johkang
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Pillar on the roof of the Johkang
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Mountains in the distance
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