Lhasa Collection

Potala Palace, Tibet, China
Potala Palace is the landmark of Tibet. It is an immense religious and administrative complex in Lhasa, southern Tibet Autonomous Region, southwestern China

Mandala inside the Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Francis Younghusband
FRANCIS EDWARD YOUNGHUSBAND Commissioner of the Anglo- Indian government, who dictated a treaty with Tibet (1904) at Lhasa

Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Ganden Monastery, Wangbur Mountain, Lhasa, Tibet, China

China, Tibet, Lhasa, Tibetan monk with Potala Palace (MR)

The Potala palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Yamdrok Tso Lake
Small village on rolling green hills next to Yamdrok-tso lake as it glows bright turquoise blue in Tibetan sun

Potala Palace on mountain the home of the Dalai Lama in capital city of Lhasa Tibet China

The Potala Palace former chief residence of the Dalai Lama, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Woman eating noodle soup, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Worshipper, Jokhang Temple, the most revered religious structure in Tibet, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Prayer wheels, Barkhor, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Statue of the Buddha, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Golden roof of Jokhang temple, main centre of Tibetan Buddhism, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Buddha Statue, Xiaozhao Temple, Lhasa, Tibet

Traditional painted door in the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, Norbulingka, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

White Palace, Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920
5304650 Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920.; (add.info.: Men wore this type of shrine-shaped amulet container when travelling, strapped to their waist or across a shoulder)

Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920
5304648 Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920.; (add.info.: Men wore this type of shrine-shaped amulet container when travelling, strapped to their waist or across a shoulder)

Death god Yama, 16th century. Creator: Chinese Master
Death god Yama, 16th century. Found in the Collection of the Potala-Palast, Lhasa

Ganden Monastery, Wangbur Mountain, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Norbulingka palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Ganden Monastery, Wangbur Mountain, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Jokhang temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Jokhang temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Jokhang temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Jokhang temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Jokhang temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China

The Kumbum at Gyantse, a multi-storied set of Buddhist chapels, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan

British Military Campaign to Tibet
Photograph from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Men riding yaks, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Chinese cemetery at Gyantse, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Group of lamas, Buddhist spiritual leaders, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

Tashi Lama and Mr Gould, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Idol in Red Idol Gorge, on the road to Gyantse, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

British Military Campaign to Tibet - group photo, race day
Group photo outside a tent on race day, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

British Military Campaign to Tibet - Mount Jomolhari
View of Mount Jomolhari or Chomolhari, near Phari, on the border between Tibet and Bhutan, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military

Group photo of Tashi Lama and polo players, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

Group photo, Tashi Lama with four men in western clothes, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan

Resting at the top of Tangla (Tanggula Tangla, Tanglha, or Dangla) mountain range, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force

Kalimpong bazaar, West Bengal, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

View near Rinchenpong, West Sikkim, India, entering the Chumbi Valley, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside

Street scene in Rhenock, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

Frozen waterfall at Dota, ten miles from Phari, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

View of Kalimpong cemetery, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

The Dalai Lama's House at Kalimpong, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

Kalimpong Church, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, near the Tibet border, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside

First view of Gyantse town, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Dochu Lake and Mount Jomolhari or Chomolhari, on the border between Tibet and Bhutan, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force

The Ammo Chu, a river between Tibet and Bhutan, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

Mount Jomolhari or Chomolhari, on the border between Tibet and Bhutan, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside

Transporting the mail, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

View of Chumbi village, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Waterfall near Gangtok, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

Road to Nathula, a mountain pass in India, near Tibet, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences

A frozen waterfall at Dotha, near Phari, in the Chumbi Valley, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan

People on a wheel at Gangtok, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

Chassa Goombah (Chatsa Gompa), station of the Lama of Phari, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan

Chinese at Dochu, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Street scene in Dochu, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Guan battlefield, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Tuna bungalows and Mount Jomolhari or Chomolhari, on the border between Tibet and Bhutan, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military

Summit of Tangla mountain range (Tanggula Tangla, Tanglha, or Dangla), from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside

Tangla (Tanggula Tangla, Tanglha, or Dangla) near Phari, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences

Scene at Phari, Yadong County, on the Tibet border, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

View of the Ammo Chu River at Chumbi, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

View of the town of Phari, Yadong County, on the Tibet border (the building is a Dzong, or fortified monastery), from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which

British Military Campaign to Tibet - Phari Dzong
View of the town of Phari, Yadong County, on the Tibet border (the building is a Dzong, or fortified monastery), from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which

Phari post office, the highest in the world (15, 000 feet), in Yadong County, on the Tibet border, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British

Scene at Phari bazaar, in Yadong County, on the Tibet border, with Mount Jomolhari or Chomolhari (2400 feet) in the distance

British Military Campaign to Tibet - Gantsa, Tibet
View of Gantsa, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

View of Gantsa, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

British Military Campaign to Tibet - Ammo Chu River
Ammo Chu River, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Ammo Chu River, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

View of Lingmethang plain, Bhutan, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

British Military Campaign to Tibet - Chumbi Valley
View of the Chumbi Valley, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

View of the Chumbi Valley, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Soldiers at Chumbi village, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Chinese soldiers marching at Chumbi, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

View of Changu Lake (aka Tsomgo, Tsongmo or Changgu Lake), a glacial lake in East Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet in China, is a place filled with rich history and breathtaking sights. One of its most iconic landmarks is the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands majestically on a mountain. This magnificent palace was once the chief residence of the Dalai Lama and continues to be an important symbol for Tibetan Buddhism. Inside the Potala Palace lies a mesmerizing mandala, showcasing intricate designs and vibrant colors. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual significance that permeates every corner of Lhasa. The beauty extends beyond its architectural wonders. The Yamdrok Tso Lake offers stunning views with its crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding mountains. It's no wonder why this picturesque lake has become such a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. It also holds cultural treasures like Jokhang Temple, considered one of Tibet's holiest sites. Here, worshippers gather to pay their respects and immerse themselves in religious traditions that have been passed down through generations. Exploring Lhasa means immersing oneself in both ancient traditions and modern life. From savoring delicious noodle soup at local eateries to witnessing Tibetan monks walking alongside the famous Potala Palace, every moment spent here is filled with awe-inspiring experiences. Francis Younghusband once said, "To see Lhasa. . is something wonderful. " Indeed, this enchanting city captivates visitors from all over the world with its unique blend of spirituality, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. In Lhasa, time seems to stand still as you wander through streets steeped in history while marveling at architectural masterpieces like the Potala Palace. Whether you're seeking spiritual enlightenment or simply want to immerse yourself in an extraordinary culture – Lhasa will leave an indelible mark on your heart forever.