A Niche Destination in Lhasa: Peach Blossoms Even More Beautiful Than the Potala Palace

Have you ever seen Buddhist scriptures in full bloom? - In March, the plateau is still covered with a light layer of snow, but the thousand-year-old stone steps of Pabongka Monastery are already steeped in peach blossoms. - When the ochre-red monastery walls meet the pink and white clouds of blossoms, it's as if the spring breeze has untied the knots of time on Tibet's oldest palace. - The petals that fall on the prayer wheels are like hairpins dropped by Princess Wencheng, cinnabar shaken off by Songtsen Gampo's brush, and pink love letters written by Buddha to the mortal world. Each petal whispers the secret of "completeness." - Forgotten by time, Pabongka's peach blossoms in March amaze time itself. - 🎈Pabongka Monastery Travel Guide🎈 ✅Lion face relief on the lintel of the main hall: The tassels hanging from the fangs hold the secrets of Tubo craftsmen. ✅"Self-manifested Tara image" on the west wall of the debating courtyard: A compassionate face outlined by natural rock patterns. ✅Mani stone carvings under the ancient peach trees: A totem of reincarnation where petals and mantras grow together. - 📸Moments of Light and Shadow ✅Before and after sunrise (7:30-8:30am): The peach blossom monastery in the morning mist looks like a mirage. ✅Noon (12:00-1:00pm): The gilded rock walls and flower shadows form a mandala. ✅Before sunset (6:00-7:00pm): The sunset turns the entire valley into peach blossom wine. ⚠PS: The above times are for reference only. The specific times depend on the season. - 🚙Transportation Information ✅Taxi: Take a taxi from Lhasa city to Pabongka (approx. CNY 40-50). The fare depends on your location. ✅Didi: Ride-hailing services from near the Potala Palace cost around CNY 30. ✅Bus: Take bus No. 24 to the terminal station. You'll need to walk about 2 km. This is not recommended for those who are not physically fit, as it involves climbing a hill. - 💰Ticket Information ✅Free - 🏠Accommodation Recommendations ✅There are many options during the off-season. We recommend the Oxygen-Enriched Guesthouse (the owner is very nice). - ⚠Travel Suggestions and Precautions ✅‌Best time for photos‌: We recommend visiting in the afternoon, when there are debating activities, the light is soft, and the photo effects are better. The alley at the entrance, under the peach trees, and the monastery walls are all good shooting locations.‌ ✅Clothing suggestions‌: Wear light-colored clothes when taking portraits. Do not wear skirts, hats, or sunglasses when entering the temple.‌ ✅Precautions‌: Pabongka Monastery is a place for meditation and pilgrimage. Do not disturb the young monks and believers. The peach trees are wild and ancient, so avoid pulling, trampling, or picking them.