Yumbulagang Palace, the first palace in Tibet

In the southeastern side of Tesdang Town last minute China travel deals, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet, Yumbulagang - the first palace in Tibetan history - is quietly standing there. Because the mountain of Yumbulagang in a shape of deer, and the palace is located on the back leg of the “deer”, thus it is the name. (in Tibetan language, “Yumbu” means deer, “la” means back leg, “gang” means palace).
Every thing of this building is “it is said”. It is said that Yumbulaguang was the earliest architecture in Tibet. The very original building was not a monastery but a palace for the leader there. It is said that in Tibetan history, it was build in 2 B.C. by Bon religious followers for the first king in Tibet. And then, this palace best tours of China became the summer palace for Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng, not “it is said”. And finally, the 5th Dalai had changed this building into a monastery for Yellow Sect. Although the size is small, the location of it makes it magnificent.
From the first Tibetan King Nyatri Tsenpo to the 33th Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. This building was always served as a palace for the king. Till Songtsen Gampo united the Tibet and decided to move capital to Lhasa. And also, Yumbulagang Palace was the wedding ceremony place of Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng. Princess spent her first summer at this historic architecture. Although they had the Potala Palace, they prefer to spent summer days in Yumbulagang Palace. And Trundruk Monastery as their winter palace.
The very original image of Yumbulagang Palace popular China tours was unknown. It has been restoration for countless times in different periods. Songtsen Gampo built two floors. The 5th Dalai built the golden roof. During the 15th century, an administrator belonged to a nearby monastery had taken over the administration of Yumbulagang Palace. During the 1970s, this palace had been destroyed badly. Till 1982, it was rebuilt based on the original shape, and kept till now.
Sitting on the rock on the top, I can see this unique palace quietly, and also can appreciate the fields scenes. The crispy sky makes the Yumblagang extremely outstanding, and sometimes it is looked more like a shining building. The prayer flags wave in the wind. The voice of the flags are more like the honest words from the religious followers. Let people calm down immediately.
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