Tough Rides: China, Episode 5: Mount Everest and Lhasa
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In 2010, when Canadian brothers Colin Pyle and Ryan Pyle set out from Shanghai on a motorcycle journey that had never previously been attempted, they thought they had some idea of what lay ahead of them. It was a misconception that became evident by the end of Day 1. But, despite the many challenges they faced, 65 days and 12,000 miles later they'd succeeded in circumnavigating China.
In this fifth episode from Ryan Pyle Productions, a local Zhongba motorcycle repairman comes to the Pyle brother's rescue, managing to get the BMW bike clutch back in working order. But further disaster strikes when Colin's bike blows a tyre. The journey is now in real jeopardy, with both bikes off the road and no clutch parts available in all of China.
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The Norbulingka palace (Lhasa - Tibet - China)
(EN) Norbulingka (Tibetan: ནོར་བུ་གླིང་ཀ་; Wylie: Nor-bu-gling-ka; simplified Chinese: 罗布林卡; traditional Chinese: 羅布林卡) (literally: The Jewelled Park) is a palace and surrounding park in Lhasa, Tibet, built from 1755. It served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s up until the 14th Dalai Lama's exile in 1959. Part of the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Norbulingka is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was added as an extension of this Historic Ensemble in 2001. It was built by the 7th Dalai Lama and served both as administrative centre and religious centre. It is a unique representation of Tibetan palace architecture.
Norbulingka Palace is situated in the west side of Lhasa, a short distance to the southwest of Potala Palace. Norbulingka covers an area of around 36 hectares (89 acres) and considered to be the largest man made garden in Tibet.
Norbulingka park is considered the premier park of all such horticultural parks in similar ethnic settings in Tibet. During the summer and autumn months, the parks in Tibet, including the Norbulinga, become hubs of entertainment with dancing, singing, music and festivities. The park is where the annual Sho Dun or 'Yoghurt Festival' is held.
The Norbulingka palace has been mostly identified with the 13th and the 14th Dalai Lamas who commissioned most of the structures seen here now. During the invasion of Tibet in 1950, a number of buildings were damaged, but were rebuilt beginning in 2003, when the Chinese government initiated renovation works here to restore some of the damaged structures, and also the greenery, the flower gardens and the lakes (wikipedia).
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Lhasa, Tibet China
Lhasa is the of Tibet China and the second most populous city on the Tibetan Plateau, after Xining. At an altitude of 3,490 meters (11,450 ft), Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world. It contains many culturally significant Tibetan Buddhist sites such as the Jokhang, Potala and Norbulingka palaces.
The Barkhor is an area of narrow streets and a public square located around Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet. The Barkor is a popular devotional circumabulation for pilgrims and locals. The walk was about one kilometre long and encircled the entire Jokhang. The Tromzikhang market is busy in Barkhor, and the area is a major tourist attraction.
The Jokhang Temple is located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa. For most Tibetans it is the most sacred and important temple in Tibet. It is in some regards pan-sectarian, but is presently controlled by the Gelug school. The temple's architectural style is a mixture of Indian vihara design, Chinese Tang Dynasty design, and Nepalese design.
The Potala Palace was named after Mount Potala, the abode of Chenresig or Avalokitesvara. The Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama self-exile in 1959. The first palace was built in 637 by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo, as a present for his bride Princess Wen Cheng of the Tang Dynasty. The construction of the modern Potala Palace in 1645 after one of his spiritual advisers, Konchog Chophel (d. 1646), pointed out that the site was ideal as a seat of government, situated as it is between Drepung and Sera monasteries and the old city of Lhasa. Today, the Potala Palace is a museum.
Norbulingka is a palace and surrounding park in Lhasa, Tibet, built from 1755 by the 7th Dalai Lama and it is a unique representation of Tibetan palace architecture. It served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s up until the 14th Dalai Lama's self-exile in 1959. Part of the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Norbulingka is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was added as an extension of this Historic Ensemble in 2001.
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EPISODE 25: After a very fun, once in a lifetime experience riding a 24 hour train across the highest railroad in the world at 5000 meters (watch yesterdays vlog) we finally arrive in Lhasa Tibet and explore the city!
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At Lhasa every morning.
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The Beautiful Lhasa
Lhasa or Chengguan is a district and administrative capital of Lhasa City in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.[4] The inner urban area of Lhasa City is equivalent to the administrative borders of Chengguan District, which is part of the wider prefectural Lhasa City.
Lhasa: Kora around the Potala Palace
Worshipers turning prayer wheels while performing the kora around the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. August 2007.
Night Ride 20km Down Switchbacks Near Lhasa
Capping off a 500km long day through Tibet towards Lhasa coming down from an approx. 4000m high pass. 20km down switchbacks with your headlights disappearing into the abyss can really get the adrenaline pumping!
30:10 MM14_05YT “TIBET TOUR - Lhasa” MSMMDC
SHANGRI-LA (luogo immaginario descritto nel romanzo Orizzonte perduto di James Hilton del 1933 - assegnato oggi ad una cittadina) SONGZANLIN Monastery (il più grande monastero buddista del 1680 lungo una montagna ad immagine potala palace) SAMYE Monastery (primo e più antico monastero buddhista in Tibet del 780) NORBULINGKA PARK (antica residenza estiva del Dalai Lama dal 1780 al 1950 a tre km dal palazzo del potala) POTALA PALACE Lhasa (residenza principale del Dalai Lama fino al 14° fuggito india nel 1959) DREPUNG Monastery (è il più grande del Tibet appena fuori Lhasa nel 1416. con mediamente 7000 monaci.) JOKHANG Monastery + PARKOR STREET (il tempio buddista più importante di Lhasa). Tramonto e serata a Lhasa.
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Chengguan District (also Lhasa Urban District) is the main urban area or the city proper of Lhasa, which means “city pass district” in Tibetan, referring to the city’s location nestled between two mountain ridges. It is located in the midstream of Lhasa River, the tributary of Yarlung Zangbu River. At the altitude of 3650 meters, Chengguan District covers an area of 523 square kilometers and has a population of 279 thousand(2013). First built in 1740s, it’s a summer resort for emperors to escape the heat and deal with the political affairs.
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▪ Potala Palace: As the landmark of Lhasa, Potala Palace can be regarded as the most inposing and magnificent palace at the highest altitude in the world, which is the most brilliant symbol of Tibetan culture.
▪ Jokhang Temple: Known as ‘the eye of Tibet’, it is the activity center for important Buddhist ceremony.
▪ Barkhor Street: The most famous circumanbulation and commercial center.
▪ Norbulingka: First built in 1740s, it’s a summer resort for emperors to escape the heat and deal with the political affairs.
▪ Zongjiao Lukang Park: A good place to shoot the Potala Palace with its shadow in the water.
Other Destinations in Chengguan District
Chengguan District Attractions
Chengguan District boasts most of the famous attractions of Lhasa city, such as Potala Palace - famed royal retreat from 17th century, Jokhang Monastery -Buddhist temple with a hallowed shrine, Barkhor Street - the most famous circumanbulation and commercial center, Norbulingka - a summer resort for emperors, etc. The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and the Norbulingka are UNESCO world heritage sites. Besides, there are Ramoche Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, etc.
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Tourists visit Norbulingka, the summer palace of Lhasa in Tibet
Tourist's and locals visit Norbulingka, the biggest man-made garden in Tibet Autonomous Region.
Norbulingka is a palace and surrounding park in Lhasa, Tibet, China, built from 1755. It served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s up until the 14th Dalai Lama's exile in 1959.
Part of the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Norbulingka is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was added as an extension of this Historic Ensemble in 2001. It was built by the 7th Dalai Lama and served both as administrative centre and religious centre. It is a unique representation of Tibetan palace architecture.
Norbulingka Palace is situated in the west side of Lhasa, a short distance to the southwest of Potala Palace. Norbulingka covers an area of around 36 hectares (89 acres) and considered to be the largest man made garden in Tibet.
Norbulingka park is considered the premier park of all such horticultural parks in similar ethnic settings in Tibet. During the summer and autumn months, the parks in Tibet, including the Norbulinga, become hubs of entertainment with dancing, singing, music and festivities. The park is where the annual Sho Dun or 'Yoghurt Festival' is held.
The Norbulingka palace has been mostly identified with the 13th and the 14th Dalai Lamas who commissioned most of the structures seen here now. During the invasion of Tibet in 1950, a number of buildings were damaged, but were rebuilt beginning in 2003, when the Chinese government initiated renovation works here to restore some of the damaged structures, and also the greenery, the flower gardens and the lakes.
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China/Tibet 7. Lhasa. The Norbulingka summer palace.
The summer palace of the Dalai Lama
WRAP AmVid shot by tourist of Mar 14 rioting in Lhasa; tourist intvw
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PLEASE NOTE: AP TELEVISION OBTAINED THIS AMATEUR VIDEO FROM A KOREAN TOURIST WHO WAS IN LHASA ON 14 MARCH 2008++
PLEASE NOTE: AP TELEVISION CANNOT INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE DATE, LOCATION OR AUTHENTICITY OF THIS MATERIAL++
PLEASE NOTE: EXPLETIVES CAN BE HEARD IN BACKGROUND NATURAL SOUND++
1. Various of people walking on street, carrying sticks
2. Wide of people throwing rocks at store front, zoom in of two men stabbing store shutters with knives
3. Wide of tearing down Chinese flag off store front
4. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Park Choong-ho, Korean Tourist:
My name is Park Choong-ho. On the 14th (March), I had lunch with other Korean tourists at a Korean restaurant, and on our way back to the hotel at around 3-4 p.m., we saw many people crowded in front of the hotel. I didn't know what was going on, but we saw people throwing rocks at cars and bicycles that were passing on the streets. It was very scary, so we went into the hotel quickly. At the hotel, people were watching outside with doors locked. All stores were closed down, and the Tibetans kept throwing rocks at cars and shouting.
5. Wide of two men kicking another man to the floor, others walk by and throw rocks at man lying on floor
6. Many lying on floor as people hover over him, another man walks by and helps injured man to his feet, they walk away together
7. Zoom in of two men walking through crowd on street corner, zoom out to people on street
8. Zoom in of woman on street, zoom out to wide of street
STORYLINE
AP Television obtained amateur video from a Korean tourist in Lhasa, who was filming events in the Tibetan capital on Friday 14 March, when protests against Chinese rule turned violent, sparking a brutal crackdown by Beijing.
The tourist, Park Choong-ho, said he shot the video of rioters on the street from his hotel on Beijing East Road (Beijing Dong Lu), which is within walking distance of Barkhor, the Tibetan quarter.
AP Television cannot independently verify this information.
Park told AP Television he saw people throwing rocks at cars and bicycles that were passing on the streets.
All stores were closed down, and the Tibetans kept throwing rocks at cars and shouting, he added.
Park filmed protesters throwing rocks at closed storefronts, and tearing down a Chinese flag hanging outside a closed shop.
He observed the protesters with other tourists standing alongside him.
The protests in Lhasa have been the biggest challenge in almost two decades to Chinese rule in Tibet, a Himalayan region that the People's Liberation Army occupied in 1950 after several decades of effective independence.
The violence in Lhasa sparked sympathy demonstrations in neighbouring provinces in China, prompting Beijing to blanket a huge area with troops and warn tourists and foreign journalists to stay away.
China's leadership, has blamed the unrest on Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, and his supporters and vigorously defended its reputation as a suitable host for the Beijing Olympics.
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