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Yamdroktso
On the
old road between Gyantse (4040m) and Lhasa, the dazzling Yamdroktso
(4441m) can be seen from the summit of the Kamba-la pass (5030m ). In
clear weather, the lake is a fabulous shade of deep turquoise. Leaving
Yamdroktso is as spectacular as arriving, since you have to cross the
5045m Karola, with its awesome roadside views of the Nojin Kangtsang
Glacier.
The Kumbum & Palkhor Chode Monastery
Kumbum
is a spectacular stupa temple, whose name means "Place of 100 Thousand
Images", was the centerpiece of Palkhor Chode Monastery, and the pride
of Gyantse. The great pagoda is consisted of 9 tiers, over 32m, has
more than 77 chapels, shrines and chortens, is the most stunning
architectural wonder in Tibet. The Palkhor Chode Monastery occupies an
important place in Tibetan Buddhism history because different Buddism
sects, like Gelugpa, Sakyapa, were compatible in this monastery. |
