Tibet Photos

Three months I spend in Tibet, This page shows a selection of the photos I made when traveling in Tibet. Tibet is a very colorful country. Though occupied by the Chinese in 1959, the Tibetans despite the oppression have been able to keep their Buddhist religion and culture. In December and January many people come to Lhasa for prayers. Many of the photos shown here were made in Lhasa in December.

Tibetan women in Lhasa at Jokhang square

The center of Lhasa is always a very colorful place, but in these months it's even better. December is also the month when the weather is clear. Therefore it's a good time to travel in Tibet if you are interested in good views. The nights however will be below zero degrees Celsius. In the summer the views over the Himalayas is maybe less but there's still enough to enjoy. Be patient as this page may slow and have fun,

View over the Himalayas on the way to Gyantse

Rolling the prayer wheel	Tibetan monk in Sera Monastery				People in Lhasa
The plains on the way to Lhasa from Ali			Potala, palace of the Dalai Llama
On the way to Bayi			Inside Jokhan temple
Potala seen from the roof of Jokhang temple, Lhasa			Barkhor square
Rock paintings just outside Lhasa			Barkhor square

Inside the Potala		Stupa in Lhasa		Family in Markam
Yaks in west Tibet			The roof of the Potala, Lhasa
On the way to Shigatse			Barkhor square, praying in front of Jokhang temple
Gyantse		Tibetan man in Gyantse		Inside the Potala