Glamorous Thousand-Buddha Cliff in Lhasa

To most of us, Tibet recalls a heaven of mystery and charm.As soon as you step onto this mysterious land and follow the tracks of the pilgrims, you will not only be immediately attracted by the snow-clad peaks, the wonderful mountains and rivers, but also the the unique, mysterious customs of the highland.Explore Tibet Team,a professional Tibet travel agency,today is going to show you around one of the most popular destinations on the pilgrims’ ritual walk path along Lingkor Road in Lhasa-the thousand Buddha cliffside sculpture to you.
The thousand Buddha Cliffside sculpture is an important mark of Tibetan Buddhism and history.The thousand Buddha cliffside sculpture is located in Yaowang Mountain,(the northern part of the Chakpori Hill)at an altitude of 3,725 meters,which is close to the Potala Palace.Its cliff engraved with thousands of Buddha statues,and tons of religious people come to pay homage to the Buddha sculptures and portraits on the cliff everyday.Besides,Yaowang Mountain is a good place for tourists to get a panoramic view of Lhasa.
The thousand Buddha Cliff has existed more than one thousand years, and people keep carving Buddha statues and sculptures on the cliff continuously during these years.It is a custom for believers of Tibetan Buddhism to buy some paints to renovate the portraits inscribed on precipices and the Thousand-Buddha Cliff when their family member passes away,especially for poor people.The traditional ancient custom, still retains and has been carried on till today
Tibet is always described as a holy land, not only because of its beauty but also its spirit that catches many travelers’ hearts.Walking close to the the thousand Buddha Cliff, you could get the illusion of walking into a boutique religious fairyland full of Buddha sculptures.We hope your Tibet travels are an unforgettable experience with our Explore Tibet Team.