Norbulingka, Best Place for Summer Vacation

Norbulingka Palace Trips to China, situated in the west side of Lhasa is just around a km southwest of Potala Palace. Norbulingka meaning 'Treasure Park' covers an area of around 360000 sq. m. and is considered to be the biggest man made garden in Tibet. You will be amazed to know that there are more than 370 rooms inside its premises. It is called summer palace because after the 7th Lama, Dalai Lamas used to visit here during summers to hold religious and government related activities. As a part of "Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace", UNESCO added Norbulingka in its list of world heritage sites.

Norbulingka in Tibetan means “The Jeweled Park”. The beautiful park Tibet Travel is situated about three kilometers west of the Potala Palace in Lhasa. It has been the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas. The park was used by Dalai Lamas since 1780s after the construction was completed until the 14th Dalai Lama departed from Tibet in 1959.

The construction of the garden started in 1755 during the time of 7th Dalai Lama and completed during the reign of 8th Dalai Lama in 1783. The spectacular park served both administrative and religious centers during the time of successive Dalai Lamas. The park gained great prominence during the time of 13th and 14th Dalai Lama when most of the structures we see today are built during their times. Know more China guide.