Norbu Lingka

Norbu Lingka in Tibetan means the jewel park. It is located on the bank of the Kyichu River, about two kilometers west of the Jokhang Temple, covering a total area of 360,000 square metres. The park was originally laid out in the 1750s during the time of the Seventh Dalai Lama. Norbu Lingka consists of Kalsang Podrang, Chansal Podrang , and The New Palace. The trees and flowers are surrounding the palaces. It is also called the Summer Palace of Dalai Lamas.