Lhasa Sights

  1. Gedun Choephel Artists' Guild

    On the northeast corner of the Barkhor is the Gedun Choephel Artists' Guild, an exhibition hall for a dozen modern Tibetan artists. It's a rare opportunity to view Tibetan modern art free from religious convention (and there are good views from the roof!).

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  2. Tibet Museum

    The grand-looking new Tibet Museum , in the west of town just opposite the Norbulingka, isn't too bad as long as you can filter out the blatant propaganda. The adult ticket includes a useful audio tour (student ticket-holders pay an extra around Y10 for this) but the commentary suffers from terrible Americanised pronunciation (Da- lai La- maaarr! ).

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