Norbulingka

Brief Introduction of Norbulingka
Norbulingka at the southwest of Potala Palace is listed as the “World Cultural Heritage Site” and “National AAAA Scenic Spot”. First built during the 1740 s by the 7th Dalai Lama, Norbulingka, meaning the “Park of Treasure”, is also called Norbulingka Palace, Norbulingka Park and the Precious Stone Garden. Norbulingka is reputed as “Plateau Botanic Garden” as well as the “Summer Palace in Lhasa”, because it is a warm growing paradise for more than 100 rare species of rare plants from Himalaya and all over the world within its 3.6 million square meters wide area.

More than that, it is a superb place to visit the featured Tibetan Buddhist buildings, since this is the garden with the most exquisite constructions in Tibet. Furthermore, it is like a “Museum of Treasure” where you can admire numerous valuable historical relics and artistic pieces for over hundreds of years. As a result, you will find Norbulingka a nice attraction with rich Tibetan culture and gorgeous garden charm.

History of Norbulingka
During the 1740 s, the 7th Dalai Lama loved going to Norbulingka, so the grand minister resident of Tibet in Qing dynasty decided to build a palace for him to relax and chant sutras. In 1755, there were already many palaces and other buildings, so the 7th Dalai became dealing with the government administration here every summer after the allowance of Emperor Yongzheng in Qing dynasty. Having experienced several extensions and management, the Norbulingka shaped its ultimate look in 1954, and it is a large garden as well as museum for the public and the summer office for the Dalai Lama in Lhasa today.