Gyantse Kumbum

Oct 21, 2007 20:33

"Commissioned by a Gyantse prince in 1427, the Gyantse Kumbum is the town's foremost attraction. The chorten is packed with some exquisite Tibetan mural paintings and rises 35m over four floors surmounted by a gold dome. The dome rises like a crown over fours sets of eyes that glaze serenely out in the direction of cardinal points. As you climb ( Read more... )

tibet, 12-24, english, stupa, travel, photo

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eth0_blog October 22 2007, 08:19:22 UTC
gimp! :)

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callcc October 22 2007, 08:46:07 UTC
:-)

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