Norbu Lingka

Located at the west suburb of Lhasa, it used to be the Summer Palace for the Dalai Lamas where they handled political affairs and practised religious activities.

It was constructed during 1740s, and is 36 hectare in area. The standing minister of Tibet by Qing Government ordered the first palace to be built for the recreation of the seventh Dalai Lama; later, the eighth, thirteenth and fourteenth Dalai Lamas also built their own palace here.

After 200 years extension and management, it has become one of typical Tibetan Palaces and gardens. The whole park has more than 370 rooms of different styles and lawns, shaded by green trees and embraced by various flowers. With the clear water, and the flowers and trees around, it is known as the "park within the park". Dalai Lamas, from the seventh down, all spent summers here, while doing business. Now, people get to Nobu Lingka with tents and foods on holidays, dancing and singing through day and night.