Lhasa, city of contrasts
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Aug 06, 2014 12:30
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A Tibetan mask. ▲
Inside the Potala palace. ▲
View of the city from the Potala palace. ▲
Barkhor Square with the Potala palace in the background. ▲
Tibetans performing circumambulation of Jokhang temple by prostrating all the way. ▲
Prayer wheels at a temple. ▲
The Muslim quarter in Lhasa. ▲
Outside a mosque in the Muslim quarter. The architecture is a blend of Islamic and local traditions. ▲
The Tibetan Museum. ▲
In the museum, an ornamental conch shell used as a musical instrument. ▲
An ancient string instrument on display. ▲
Another exhibit, ancient rock paintings. ▲
Savouring a moment of calm, a Tibetan nun in Norbulingka. ▲
A Tibetan woman in a local shop. ▲
Worshippers at Norbulingka. ▲
A Lhasa street scene. ▲
Local produce, herbs and dry fruits in Lhasa market. ▲
A Chinese snack vendor in Lhasa. ▲
A shop selling yak butter and other Tibetan delicacies. ▲
Tea time in Lhasa. ▲
