![I flew into Lhasa on 28 Oct.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129709.tibetP9280002.jpg) P9280002.jpgI flew into Lhasa on 28 Oct. |
![Yarlung Tsangpo River near Lhasa.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129711.tibetP9280004.jpg) P9280004.jpgYarlung Tsangpo River near Lhasa. |
![A huge Buddha image carved into the roadside from the airport to Lhasa.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129712.tibetP9280007.jpg) P9280007.jpgA huge Buddha image carved into the roadside from the airport to Lhasa. |
![Locals making Yak Dumplings.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129713.tibetP9280010.jpg) P9280010.jpgLocals making Yak Dumplings. |
![Back view of the Potala Palace.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129714.tibetP9290011.jpg) P9290011.jpgBack view of the Potala Palace. |
![The sky is very blue here.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129715.tibetP9290012.jpg) P9290012.jpgThe sky is very blue here. |
![View of the city from the back of the Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129716.tibetP9290013.jpg) P9290013.jpgView of the city from the back of the Potala. |
![Walking up the steps to the Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129718.tibetP9290015.jpg) P9290015.jpgWalking up the steps to the Potala. |
![Windows of the Potala. The black design is supposed to keep away evil spirits.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129719.tibetP9290016.jpg) P9290016.jpgWindows of the Potala. The black design is supposed to keep away evil spirits. |
![Me on the steps of Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129720.tibetP9290018.jpg) P9290018.jpgMe on the steps of Potala. |
![Liu Fang on the steps of the Potala. She is one of my travel mates on this trip.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129721.tibetP9290020.jpg) P9290020.jpgLiu Fang on the steps of the Potala. She is one of my travel mates on this trip. |
![Same spot, minus the posers.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129722.tibetP9290021.jpg) P9290021.jpgSame spot, minus the posers. |
![Corner of the Red Section of the Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129723.tibetP9290022.jpg) P9290022.jpgCorner of the Red Section of the Potala. |
![Holy toilet bowl. Right above a cliff.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129724.tibetP9290023.jpg) P9290023.jpgHoly toilet bowl. Right above a cliff. |
![The store where they keep their holy sutras. Pilgrims will walk under the racks to gain merits.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129725.tibetP9290024.jpg) P9290024.jpgThe store where they keep their holy sutras. Pilgrims will walk under the racks to gain merits. |
![Inner courtyard at the Red Section of the Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129726.tibetP9290025.jpg) P9290025.jpgInner courtyard at the Red Section of the Potala. |
![The Golden Roof of the Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129729.tibetP9290028.jpg) P9290028.jpgThe Golden Roof of the Potala. |
![Me at the Golden Rooftop.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129730.tibetP9290030.jpg) P9290030.jpgMe at the Golden Rooftop. |
![The Golden Roof of a Tibetan temple is made from.. what else? Solid Gold!](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129731.tibetP9290031.jpg) P9290031.jpgThe Golden Roof of a Tibetan temple is made from.. what else? Solid Gold! |
![Detail of roof ornament and a branch perched on the ledge.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129732.tibetP9290032.jpg) P9290032.jpgDetail of roof ornament and a branch perched on the ledge. |
![View of Lhasa from the roof top of the Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129733.tibetP9290033.jpg) P9290033.jpgView of Lhasa from the roof top of the Potala. |
![Gold vs Blue vs White](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129735.tibetP9290035.jpg) P9290035.jpgGold vs Blue vs White |
![Detail of the red walls of the Potala. It is not made from bricks or wood, but compressed twigs of a special plant.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129736.tibetP9290036.jpg) P9290036.jpgDetail of the red walls of the Potala. It is not made from bricks or wood, but compressed twigs of a special plant. |
![Overview of the main entrance.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129739.tibetP9290041.jpg) P9290041.jpgOverview of the main entrance. |
![Me in front of the main entrance.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129741.tibetP9290043.jpg) P9290043.jpgMe in front of the main entrance. |
![Corridor around the entrance courtyard.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129742.tibetP9290044.jpg) P9290044.jpgCorridor around the entrance courtyard. |
![Holy Loo version 2.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129744.tibetP9290046.jpg) P9290046.jpgHoly Loo version 2. |
![Gateway to heaven.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129745.tibetP9290048.jpg) P9290048.jpgGateway to heaven. |
![Settlement around the Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129746.tibetP9290049.jpg) P9290049.jpgSettlement around the Potala. |
![Devotees climbing up to the Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129748.tibetP9290052.jpg) P9290052.jpgDevotees climbing up to the Potala. |
![Liu Fang at the gate of a house.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129749.tibetP9290053.jpg) P9290053.jpgLiu Fang at the gate of a house. |
![On the way down from the Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129750.tibetP9290055.jpg) P9290055.jpgOn the way down from the Potala. |
![More devotees.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129751.tibetP9290057.jpg) P9290057.jpgMore devotees. |
![Looking up at the Potola against the blue sky.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129752.tibetP9290058.jpg) P9290058.jpgLooking up at the Potola against the blue sky. |
![More devotees.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129753.tibetP9290060.jpg) P9290060.jpgMore devotees. |
![One of the youngest devotees I saw at Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129755.tibetP9290064.jpg) P9290064.jpgOne of the youngest devotees I saw at Potala. |
![Another group of devotees.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129756.tibetP9290065.jpg) P9290065.jpgAnother group of devotees. |
![Front facade of the potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129758.tibetP9290068.jpg) P9290068.jpgFront facade of the potala. |
![Potala Palace. Looks very grand from this angle.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129759.tibetP9290070.jpg) P9290070.jpgPotala Palace. Looks very grand from this angle. |
![Me in front of the Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129761.tibetP9290073.jpg) P9290073.jpgMe in front of the Potala. |
![Chinese flag over Potala Square.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129762.tibetP9290075.jpg) P9290075.jpgChinese flag over Potala Square. |
![Blue sky over Potala.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129763.tibetP9290077.jpg) P9290077.jpgBlue sky over Potala. |
![Barkhor Square.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129765.tibetP9290079.jpg) P9290079.jpgBarkhor Square. |
![Yak-butter lamps.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129766.tibetP9290080.jpg) P9290080.jpgYak-butter lamps. |
![Roof of the Jokhang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129767.tibetP9290081.jpg) P9290081.jpgRoof of the Jokhang. |
![From the courtyard of the Jokhang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129768.tibetP9290082.jpg) P9290082.jpgFrom the courtyard of the Jokhang. |
![Balcony of the Jokhang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129769.tibetP9290084.jpg) P9290084.jpgBalcony of the Jokhang. |
![Devotee in the courtyard of the Jokhang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129770.tibetP9290086.jpg) P9290086.jpgDevotee in the courtyard of the Jokhang. |
![Decorative details above the door of the Jokhang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129771.tibetP9290087.jpg) P9290087.jpgDecorative details above the door of the Jokhang. |
![Golden roof of Jokhang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129772.tibetP9290088.jpg) P9290088.jpgGolden roof of Jokhang. |
![View of Potala and Bakhor Square.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129774.tibetP9290090.jpg) P9290090.jpgView of Potala and Bakhor Square. |
![Bumpo Ri hill.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129775.tibetP9290092.jpg) P9290092.jpgBumpo Ri hill. |
![Wheel of Law on top of the Jokhang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129776.tibetP9290094.jpg) P9290094.jpgWheel of Law on top of the Jokhang. |
![Over view of the golden roof.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129777.tibetP9290095.jpg) P9290095.jpgOver view of the golden roof. |
![Devotees in the Jokhang courtyard.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129778.tibetP9290096.jpg) P9290096.jpgDevotees in the Jokhang courtyard. |
![Devotees spinning the prayer wheels.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129779.tibetP9290097.jpg) P9290097.jpgDevotees spinning the prayer wheels. |
![Spinning prayer wheels.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129780.tibetP9290098.jpg) P9290098.jpgSpinning prayer wheels. |
![Devotees taking a rest while encircling the Nangkhor pilgrim circuit.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129781.tibetP9290101.jpg) P9290101.jpgDevotees taking a rest while encircling the Nangkhor pilgrim circuit. |
![Sighted a rainbow on Bakhor Square.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129782.tibetP9290102.jpg) P9290102.jpgSighted a rainbow on Bakhor Square. |
![Close up of the rainbow.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129783.tibetP9290103.jpg) P9290103.jpgClose up of the rainbow. |
![Rainbow over Bakhor Square.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129785.tibetP9290105.jpg) P9290105.jpgRainbow over Bakhor Square. |
![The rainbow adds a sense of holiness to the Jokhang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129787.tibetP9290108.jpg) P9290108.jpgThe rainbow adds a sense of holiness to the Jokhang. |
![The Jokhang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129788.tibetP9290109.jpg) P9290109.jpgThe Jokhang. |
![Me under the rainbow at the Jokhang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129789.tibetP9290110.jpg) P9290110.jpgMe under the rainbow at the Jokhang. |
![Liu Fang under the rainbow.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129790.tibetP9290112.jpg) P9290112.jpgLiu Fang under the rainbow. |
![Me under the faded rainbow.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129791.tibetP9290113.jpg) P9290113.jpgMe under the faded rainbow. |
![Sunset at the Bakhor.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129792.tibetP9290114.jpg) P9290114.jpgSunset at the Bakhor. |
![The Bakhor is buzzing with activites.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129795.tibetP9290117.jpg) P9290117.jpgThe Bakhor is buzzing with activites. |
![Sun set in the Bakhor.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129796.tibetP9290118.jpg) P9290118.jpgSun set in the Bakhor. |
![Street market with meat and vegetable stall in a side street off the Bakhor.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129798.tibetP9290120.jpg) P9290120.jpgStreet market with meat and vegetable stall in a side street off the Bakhor. |
![Looking down at the Bakhor from the roof top of the Makye Amye Restaurant.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129799.tibetP9290121.jpg) P9290121.jpgLooking down at the Bakhor from the roof top of the Makye Amye Restaurant. |
![Grace and our new found friends from Guangzhou struggling over some lamb ribs.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129800.tibetP9290124.jpg) P9290124.jpgGrace and our new found friends from Guangzhou struggling over some lamb ribs. |
![Night view of the Bakhor.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129803.tibetP9290128.jpg) P9290128.jpgNight view of the Bakhor. |
![View along the Yarlung Tsangpo River on the way to the Yamdrok-tso.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129804.tibetP9300131.jpg) P9300131.jpgView along the Yarlung Tsangpo River on the way to the Yamdrok-tso. |
![This is actually the site of a hydro power station.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129806.tibetP9300133.jpg) P9300133.jpgThis is actually the site of a hydro power station. |
![The highest military post in China. Only 1 soldier is stationed there.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129808.tibetP9300135.jpg) P9300135.jpgThe highest military post in China. Only 1 soldier is stationed there. |
![Me at Kamba-la pass, 4852m above sea level.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129809.tibetP9300136.jpg) P9300136.jpgMe at Kamba-la pass, 4852m above sea level. |
![Yamdrok-tso.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129810.tibetP9300137.jpg) P9300137.jpgYamdrok-tso. |
![At the lakeside of Yamdrok-tso.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129813.tibetP9300140.jpg) P9300140.jpgAt the lakeside of Yamdrok-tso. |
![Deng Xin washing away his sins in the water of the holy lake.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129814.tibetP9300141.jpg) P9300141.jpgDeng Xin washing away his sins in the water of the holy lake. |
![A sheperd and his sheep.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129816.tibetP9300143.jpg) P9300143.jpgA sheperd and his sheep. |
![The sheep along the shore of Yamdrok-tso.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129817.tibetP9300144.jpg) P9300144.jpgThe sheep along the shore of Yamdrok-tso. |
![Nojin-Kangstang Glacier.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129820.tibetP9300147.jpg) P9300147.jpgNojin-Kangstang Glacier. |
![Nojin-Kangtsang Glacier, front view.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129822.tibetP9300149.jpg) P9300149.jpgNojin-Kangtsang Glacier, front view. |
![Entrance to the Assembly Hall of the Pelkor Chode Monastery.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129823.tibetP9300151.jpg) P9300151.jpgEntrance to the Assembly Hall of the Pelkor Chode Monastery. |
![Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129824.tibetP9300152.jpg) P9300152.jpgGyantse Kumbum |
![Roof ornament of the assembly hall.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129825.tibetP9300153.jpg) P9300153.jpgRoof ornament of the assembly hall. |
![The monastry is sited along the slope of a hill.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129826.tibetP9300154.jpg) P9300154.jpgThe monastry is sited along the slope of a hill. |
![Serenely gazing eyes.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129827.tibetP9300155.jpg) P9300155.jpgSerenely gazing eyes. |
![View of the kumbum against the blue sky.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129828.tibetP9300158.jpg) P9300158.jpgView of the kumbum against the blue sky. |
![Gyantse Dzong, sunset.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129829.tibetP9300159.jpg) P9300159.jpgGyantse Dzong, sunset. |
![On the road to Lhatse.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129830.tibetPa010160.jpg) Pa010160.jpgOn the road to Lhatse. |
![On the road.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129832.tibetPa010164.jpg) Pa010164.jpgOn the road. |
![Me on the road, trying to look cool.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129834.tibetPa010166.jpg) Pa010166.jpgMe on the road, trying to look cool. |
![Accidents like this happens often.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129835.tibetPa010170.jpg) Pa010170.jpgAccidents like this happens often. |
![The market at Lhatse.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129836.tibetPa010171.jpg) Pa010171.jpgThe market at Lhatse. |
![To market.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129837.tibetPa010172.jpg) Pa010172.jpgTo market. |
![Vegetable sellers.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129838.tibetPa010173.jpg) Pa010173.jpgVegetable sellers. |
![Little boy begging for food.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129839.tibetPa010175.jpg) Pa010175.jpgLittle boy begging for food. |
![They are playing Majong, Chinese style.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129840.tibetPa010179.jpg) Pa010179.jpgThey are playing Majong, Chinese style. |
![Playing a game of cards while our vehicle is being repaired.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129841.tibetPa010181.jpg) Pa010181.jpgPlaying a game of cards while our vehicle is being repaired. |
![Not praying, but playing a game of murderer.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129842.tibetPa010182.jpg) Pa010182.jpgNot praying, but playing a game of murderer. |
![Gyatso-la pass, 5220m.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129843.tibetPa010183.jpg) Pa010183.jpgGyatso-la pass, 5220m. |
![Night scene.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129845.tibetPa010186.jpg) Pa010186.jpgNight scene. |
![Thanks to the fact that our driver's permit is 2 months overdue, we are stuck at the border checkpoint at midnight and have to dine on overpriced instant noodles.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129846.tibetPa010187.jpg) Pa010187.jpgThanks to the fact that our driver's permit is 2 months overdue, we are stuck at the border checkpoint at midnight and have to dine on overpriced instant noodles. |
![Everest hotel. The hotel is fully booked, so we have to stay in the convention hall instead.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129847.tibetPa020188.jpg) Pa020188.jpgEverest hotel. The hotel is fully booked, so we have to stay in the convention hall instead. |
![Morning sun on the mountain top.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129850.tibetPa020193.jpg) Pa020193.jpgMorning sun on the mountain top. |
![Mt Everest, or Qomolangma. The highest peak in the world.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129851.tibetPa020194.jpg) Pa020194.jpgMt Everest, or Qomolangma. The highest peak in the world. |
![Everest or Qomolangma in the middle, together with Makalu and Lhotse on the left, Gyachung and Cho Oyu on the right. These are 5 of the world 14 peaks above 8000m.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129852.tibetPa020196.jpg) Pa020196.jpgEverest or Qomolangma in the middle, together with Makalu and Lhotse on the left, Gyachung and Cho Oyu on the right. These are 5 of the world 14 peaks above 8000m. |
![This is an unforgettable sight.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129854.tibetPa020199.jpg) Pa020199.jpgThis is an unforgettable sight. |
![Me before Everest.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129855.tibetPa020200.jpg) Pa020200.jpgMe before Everest. |
![Mt Everest.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129857.tibetPa020203.jpg) Pa020203.jpgMt Everest. |
![Me, Brother Wu, Liu Fang and Grace.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129858.tibetPa020204.jpg) Pa020204.jpgMe, Brother Wu, Liu Fang and Grace. |
![Morning sun reflected off the frost on the ground.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129859.tibetPa020205.jpg) Pa020205.jpgMorning sun reflected off the frost on the ground. |
![Prayer flags.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129860.tibetPa020206.jpg) Pa020206.jpgPrayer flags. |
![Gyawola Pass, 5210m.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129861.tibetPa020207.jpg) Pa020207.jpgGyawola Pass, 5210m. |
![We are indeed very lucky to be here on a clear sunny day.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129862.tibetPa020209.jpg) Pa020209.jpgWe are indeed very lucky to be here on a clear sunny day. |
![View of Everest from Rongphu Monastery.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129865.tibetPa020212.jpg) Pa020212.jpgView of Everest from Rongphu Monastery. |
![The tower before Everest.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129866.tibetPa020215.jpg) Pa020215.jpgThe tower before Everest. |
![Rongphu Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, 4980m.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129867.tibetPa020216.jpg) Pa020216.jpgRongphu Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, 4980m. |
![Rongphu Monastery and Everest.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129868.tibetPa020217.jpg) Pa020217.jpgRongphu Monastery and Everest. |
![The noodles at Rongphu is terrible.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129870.tibetPa020221.jpg) Pa020221.jpgThe noodles at Rongphu is terrible. |
![View of Everest from Base Camp.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129871.tibetPa020222.jpg) Pa020222.jpgView of Everest from Base Camp. |
![Me at the foot of Everest.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129872.tibetPa020223.jpg) Pa020223.jpgMe at the foot of Everest. |
![The hill where one offer prayer flags to Qomolangma, the proper name of Everest.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129875.tibetPa020226.jpg) Pa020226.jpgThe hill where one offer prayer flags to Qomolangma, the proper name of Everest. |
![Storm brewing on Everest.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129877.tibetPa020229.jpg) Pa020229.jpgStorm brewing on Everest. |
![Parting shot.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129878.tibetPa020230.jpg) Pa020230.jpgParting shot. |
![Grace at border checkpoint, sunset.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129879.tibetPa020231.jpg) Pa020231.jpgGrace at border checkpoint, sunset. |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129882.tibetPa030232.jpg) Pa030232.jpgTashilhunpo Monastery. |
![Tower containing the pagoda of the 10th Panchen Lama.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129883.tibetPa030233.jpg) Pa030233.jpgTower containing the pagoda of the 10th Panchen Lama. |
![Alley of the monastery.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129884.tibetPa030234.jpg) Pa030234.jpgAlley of the monastery. |
![Courtyard through the door.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129885.tibetPa030236.jpg) Pa030236.jpgCourtyard through the door. |
![Looking up at the tower of the Maitreya Buddha.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129886.tibetPa030237.jpg) Pa030237.jpgLooking up at the tower of the Maitreya Buddha. |
![Looking through the gates.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129887.tibetPa030238.jpg) Pa030238.jpgLooking through the gates. |
![Turquoise decorations in the floor.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129888.tibetPa030240.jpg) Pa030240.jpgTurquoise decorations in the floor. |
![Monk in an alley.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129889.tibetPa030242.jpg) Pa030242.jpgMonk in an alley. |
![Tower containing the pagoda of the 10th Panchen Lama.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129890.tibetPa030243.jpg) Pa030243.jpgTower containing the pagoda of the 10th Panchen Lama. |
![Monk in alley v2.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129891.tibetPa030244.jpg) Pa030244.jpgMonk in alley v2. |
![Outside view of the tower. The pagoda is contained inside.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129893.tibetPa030246.jpg) Pa030246.jpgOutside view of the tower. The pagoda is contained inside. |
![Monastery courtyard.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129894.tibetPa030247.jpg) Pa030247.jpgMonastery courtyard. |
![Front view of the tower.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129895.tibetPa030248.jpg) Pa030248.jpgFront view of the tower. |
![Me walking in a alley.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129896.tibetPa030249.jpg) Pa030249.jpgMe walking in a alley. |
![Friendly monk in window. He is very friendy, and speaks a little Chinese.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129898.tibetPa030251.jpg) Pa030251.jpgFriendly monk in window. He is very friendy, and speaks a little Chinese. |
![82 year-old pilgrim.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129880.tibetPa030001.jpg) Pa030001.jpg82 year-old pilgrim. |
![Looking back at the golden roof of the pagoda tower.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129881.tibetPa030002.jpg) Pa030002.jpgLooking back at the golden roof of the pagoda tower. |
![Having a foot massage at the Yangpachen hot springs.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129900.tibetPa040004.jpg) Pa040004.jpgHaving a foot massage at the Yangpachen hot springs. |
![Yangpachen hot springs.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129901.tibetPa040005.jpg) Pa040005.jpgYangpachen hot springs. |
![Another look at the power station.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129903.tibetPa040007.jpg) Pa040007.jpgAnother look at the power station. |
![The holy lake Nam-tso.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129905.tibetPa040009.jpg) Pa040009.jpgThe holy lake Nam-tso. |
![Mountains around Nam-tso.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129907.tibetPa040011.jpg) Pa040011.jpgMountains around Nam-tso. |
![Sunlight through an overcast sky at Nam-tso.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129908.tibetPa040013.jpg) Pa040013.jpgSunlight through an overcast sky at Nam-tso. |
![Me on the shores of Nam-tso.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129910.tibetPa040015.jpg) Pa040015.jpgMe on the shores of Nam-tso. |
![Twin rocks formation at Tashi Dor, Nam-tso.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129912.tibetPa040016.jpg) Pa040016.jpgTwin rocks formation at Tashi Dor, Nam-tso. |
![Closer look at the holy rocks.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129913.tibetPa040017.jpg) Pa040017.jpgCloser look at the holy rocks. |
![Overcast sky at Nam-tso.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129914.tibetPa040018.jpg) Pa040018.jpgOvercast sky at Nam-tso. |
![Pilgrim doing her washing.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129917.tibetPa040021.jpg) Pa040021.jpgPilgrim doing her washing. |
![Stove in a small restuarant, Amdo.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129919.tibetPa050024.jpg) Pa050024.jpgStove in a small restuarant, Amdo. |
![Locals waiting for their bus. They look quite well off.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129920.tibetPa050027.jpg) Pa050027.jpgLocals waiting for their bus. They look quite well off. |
![Getting ready for a photo session.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129921.tibetPa050029.jpg) Pa050029.jpgGetting ready for a photo session. |
![Little lady posing for the camera.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129923.tibetPa050031.jpg) Pa050031.jpgLittle lady posing for the camera. |
![Monument at Tangula pass.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129925.tibetPa050033.jpg) Pa050033.jpgMonument at Tangula pass. |
![Me at Tangula pass, 5231m.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129926.tibetPa050034.jpg) Pa050034.jpgMe at Tangula pass, 5231m. |
![Snow capped mountains around Tangula pass.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129928.tibetPa050037.jpg) Pa050037.jpgSnow capped mountains around Tangula pass. |
![The settlement around Tangula military outpost.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129930.tibetPa050039.jpg) Pa050039.jpgThe settlement around Tangula military outpost. |
![Yaks on the hill.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129931.tibetPa050040.jpg) Pa050040.jpgYaks on the hill. |
![Frosted landscape on the road to Tuo Tuo river, source of Chang Jiang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129932.tibetPa050041.jpg) Pa050041.jpgFrosted landscape on the road to Tuo Tuo river, source of Chang Jiang. |
![Interior of Tuo Tuo hotel, local's best, China's worst.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129933.tibetPa050042.jpg) Pa050042.jpgInterior of Tuo Tuo hotel, local's best, China's worst. |
![Military convoy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129934.tibetPa050043.jpg) Pa050043.jpgMilitary convoy. |
![Fading light.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129936.tibetPa050045.jpg) Pa050045.jpgFading light. |
![Another look at the convoy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129937.tibetPa050046.jpg) Pa050046.jpgAnother look at the convoy. |
![Brother Wu and I.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129938.tibetPa050048.jpg) Pa050048.jpgBrother Wu and I. |
![River bank.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129940.tibetPa050052.jpg) Pa050052.jpgRiver bank. |
![Gas powered lamp.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129944.tibetPa050060.jpg) Pa050060.jpgGas powered lamp. |
![To school.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129945.tibetPa060061.jpg) Pa060061.jpgTo school. |
![Monument to the source of the Chang Jiang river.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129946.tibetPa060063.jpg) Pa060063.jpgMonument to the source of the Chang Jiang river. |
![Qinghai Lhasa railroad passing through.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129947.tibetPa060064.jpg) Pa060064.jpgQinghai Lhasa railroad passing through. |
![When completed, this railway bridge will be the first bridge on Chang Jiang.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129949.tibetPa060066.jpg) Pa060066.jpgWhen completed, this railway bridge will be the first bridge on Chang Jiang. |
![Brother Wu.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129950.tibetPa060067.jpg) Pa060067.jpgBrother Wu. |
![Me at the monument.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129951.tibetPa060068.jpg) Pa060068.jpgMe at the monument. |
![Shadow play in the morning light.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129952.tibetPa060069.jpg) Pa060069.jpgShadow play in the morning light. |
![Mt Feng Huo pass.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129953.tibetPa060070.jpg) Pa060070.jpgMt Feng Huo pass. |
![River system in the Changtang nature preserve.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129954.tibetPa060072.jpg) Pa060072.jpgRiver system in the Changtang nature preserve. |
![Pond at the Changtang Nature preserve ranger station.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129955.tibetPa060074.jpg) Pa060074.jpgPond at the Changtang Nature preserve ranger station. |
![Tibetan antelope, Chiru rescued by the rangers.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129956.tibetPa060076.jpg) Pa060076.jpgTibetan antelope, Chiru rescued by the rangers. |
![This is a very endangered Red List species.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129957.tibetPa060077.jpg) Pa060077.jpgThis is a very endangered Red List species. |
![The water tower and wind turbine of the ranger station.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129958.tibetPa060078.jpg) Pa060078.jpgThe water tower and wind turbine of the ranger station. |
![The original Kunlun pass monument, destroyed in an earthquake.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129959.tibetPa060079.jpg) Pa060079.jpgThe original Kunlun pass monument, destroyed in an earthquake. |
![The new Kunlun pass monument.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129960.tibetPa060080.jpg) Pa060080.jpgThe new Kunlun pass monument. |
![Our vehicle is stuck in the mud.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129962.tibetPa060081.jpg) Pa060081.jpgOur vehicle is stuck in the mud. |
![Little boy with his sister. Their parents are owners of a little noodle shop.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129965.tibetPa060082.jpg) Pa060082.jpgLittle boy with his sister. Their parents are owners of a little noodle shop. |
![Mt Yu Zhu.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129967.tibetPa060083.jpg) Pa060083.jpgMt Yu Zhu. |
![The Sleeping Lion rock formation. I feel that it is more like an elephant.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129968.tibetPa060084.jpg) Pa060084.jpgThe Sleeping Lion rock formation. I feel that it is more like an elephant. |
![Chef grilling lamb chops.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129974.tibetPa060087.jpg) Pa060087.jpgChef grilling lamb chops. |
![Me enjoying the feast.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129975.tibetPa060089.jpg) Pa060089.jpgMe enjoying the feast. |
![Lovebirds on honeymoon.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129978.tibetPa060090.jpg) Pa060090.jpgLovebirds on honeymoon. |
![Open air billard tables are very popular over here.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129980.tibetPa060091.jpg) Pa060091.jpgOpen air billard tables are very popular over here. |
![Salt lakes.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129992.tibetPa070102.jpg) Pa070102.jpgSalt lakes. |
![Salt delivery train.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129994.tibetPa070103.jpg) Pa070103.jpgSalt delivery train. |
![Blue sky reflected in saline.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22129995.tibetPa070105.jpg) Pa070105.jpgBlue sky reflected in saline. |
![Our driver washing his feet in the salt water.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130001.tibetPa070111.jpg) Pa070111.jpgOur driver washing his feet in the salt water. |
![Man washing feet.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130003.tibetPa070112.jpg) Pa070112.jpgMan washing feet. |
![Liu Fang joining in the feet washing.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130006.tibetPa070114.jpg) Pa070114.jpgLiu Fang joining in the feet washing. |
![Du Ping at the salt lake.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130012.tibetPa070117.jpg) Pa070117.jpgDu Ping at the salt lake. |
![Me at the salt lakes.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130014.tibetPa070120.jpg) Pa070120.jpgMe at the salt lakes. |
![Salt lakes.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130016.tibetPa070122.jpg) Pa070122.jpgSalt lakes. |
![Deng Xin.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130018.tibetPa070127.jpg) Pa070127.jpgDeng Xin. |
![Salt hills. Almost like the north pole.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130019.tibetPa070128.jpg) Pa070128.jpgSalt hills. Almost like the north pole. |
![Deng Xin and I.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130021.tibetPa070130.jpg) Pa070130.jpgDeng Xin and I. |
![Me relaxing in the train, Golmud to Xining.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130024.tibetPa070134.jpg) Pa070134.jpgMe relaxing in the train, Golmud to Xining. |
![Mixing our noodles with its sauce in a plastic bag on a train.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130025.tibetPa070135.jpg) Pa070135.jpgMixing our noodles with its sauce in a plastic bag on a train. |
![Chef making beef noodles.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130026.tibetPa080136.jpg) Pa080136.jpgChef making beef noodles. |
![Liu Fang, Brother Wu and Grace. Breakfast in Xining.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130027.tibetPa080138.jpg) Pa080138.jpgLiu Fang, Brother Wu and Grace. Breakfast in Xining. |
![Liu Fang with our luggage. We are the only 2 people in our group to make our way back from Xining by train.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130028.tibetPa080139.jpg) Pa080139.jpgLiu Fang with our luggage. We are the only 2 people in our group to make our way back from Xining by train. |
![Our train from Xining to Beijing is very much better than the Golmud to Xining one.](https://a4.pbase.com/u7/towkay/medium/22130029.tibetPa080140.jpg) Pa080140.jpgOur train from Xining to Beijing is very much better than the Golmud to Xining one. |