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Iconic Monasteries and Temples

This collection highlights the architectural and spiritual pillars of Tibetan Buddhism, centered around Lhasa and Shigatse. It includes the Potala Palace, the winter residence of the Dalai Lama, and the Jokhang Temple, considered the region's most sacred site. The list features the 'great three' Gelug university monasteries alongside historic sites like Tashilhunpo, the seat of the Panchen Lama. These locations showcase unique Himalayan architecture, ancient murals, and the seat of the State Oracle at Nechung.