Tibet has many world-famous attractions. Located in a plateau north of the Himalayas, Tibet is a mysterious, exotic place. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the massive, tranquil land with its majestic scenery and mysterious religious culture has exerted an awesome draw on travellers from all over the world. For first timer to Tibet, of course you cannot miss the top must-see attractions of Tibet. But for a returned traveller, or someone who is interested in Tibetan culture and Buddhist religion, Tibet Travel Expert of Tibet Ctrip Travel service team, recommend and introduce you some of the less-visited attractions in Tibet. The less-visited Attractions in Tibet continues the charm and sometimes more than the most significant tourist attractions. Drak Yerpa in Lhasa Drak Yerpa is located on a hillside in Dagzê County of Lhasa. The entrance to the Yerpa Valley is about 16km northeast of Lhasa on the northern bank of the Kyichu. From there, it is another 10km to the famous ancient meditation caves in the spectacular limestone cliffs of Yerpa Valley. There is an ancient sky burial site opposite the main caves. The famous legendary hero Gesar of Ling has once visited the valley. The holes his arrows left in the cliffs are evidence of his presence. Drak Yerpa consists of a monastery and around 108 ancient meditation caves that used to house about 300 monks. You will find numerous such small statues and murals preserved within these caves. The opening hour is from 9:00 in the morning to 17:00 in the evening. And the admission fee is about RMB 25. Sakya Monastery in Shigatse Sakya Monastery is about 127km west of Shigatse on the road to Tingri. Konchok Gyelpo founded Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism in 1073. He was originally a Nyingmapa monk of the powerful
Tibet has many world-famous attractions. Located in a plateau north of the Himalayas, Tibet is a mysterious, exotic place. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the massive, tranquil land with its majestic scenery and mysterious religious culture has exerted an awesome draw on travellers from all over the world. For first timer to Tibet, of course you cannot miss the top must-see attractions of Tibet. But for a returned
