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Highlights
- Live-streamed online experience from the Potala Palace in Lhasa, also known as the "Pure Land of Compassion Buddha"
- Pay your respects at the spiritual home of the Buddhist faith with your local guide
- Gain insights into Tibetan culture and religious practices of Buddhists
Description
Learn the teachings of Buddha and the meaning of 'Om Mani Padme Hum' on this interactive Online Experience streamed live from the Potala Palace.
As we walk around the premises, I will show you walls with inscriptions of mantras and paintings of various re-incarcerations of the Buddha and learn about each form like the 'Compassion Buddha' and 'Wisdom Buddha'. Take a moment to appreciate the panoramic views of Lhasa as I climb to the top of the palace and also catch my breath (there are some 490 steps to the top of the palace). Along the way, I will tell you about the Dalai Lama and his religious significance for the people of Tibet. I will share a lot of interesting information such as the schools where the Dalai Lamas receive their education or the proper way to offer prayers the Buddhist way. As I take you through various gates, closely observe the use of colours and the intricately carved wooden doors and meticulously painted murals of the 'Four Garden Kings' and learn about their significance in Buddhism.
Join me on this tour and let us explore the spiritual home of the Buddhist faith together!
About this experience
Instructions
- Please have a good internet connection and zoom app installed in your phone or laptop
- The instructions to join the meeting will be delivered via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
- Since this tour involves climbing, at times the internet connection may be weak due to the height. However, we will attempt to minimize such disruptions
- You may book this tour for CNY 892 for a group of 10 people joining in from anywhere in the world
- Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
Dhundup Dolma
I am a local tourist guide from Lhasa and have been guiding all across Tibet since 2006. My father is from Kham and my mother is from Lhasa. Based on my experience and knowledge I can show you authentic and unique places. I love Tibetan history, culture, religious practices and opera. I learnt Tibetan opera as a child in school and practice it sometimes during special ceremonies or festivals. I love to challenge myself by taking on high altitude trekking.
Tour Reviews
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Magdeline
She is very professional .. and tried her best to bring the best experience although we could not access to the interior of the Palace
It’s tiring to climb and talk at the same time for the tour .. thank you !
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Yan
Guide is very friendly and hospitable. sometimes cannot hear her properly though.
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Joseph
Dolma is an experience beautiful guide who is able to communicate well in English.
It will be nice if she can give a brief introduction of what she is going to show to give us heads up of what we will be expecting before starting the tour.
Live video can be improved if she could utilize gimbal stick to reduce the shaking effects.
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Violet
The weather was real good and it was so bright we can see the palace and inside.
Dolma is good and I enjoyed the tour. Will definitely join the next available tour.
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Shang
Love the tour! Visited and looked at Lhasa, learnt so much about how Potala Palace was built, the Buddhas and (I'm writing during COVID-19 lock-downs) saw the state of Chinese tourism.
From USD 127 / Group
Important Information
- Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.