Chokpori Hill Medicine King Cliff Carvings (Yaowangshan)

★ 4.8

(54000 reviews)

A hidden, pristine public linear trail scaling the sacred granite slopes of Chokpori Hill, unique for hosting thousands of multicolored dynastic rock-carved Buddhas.

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💰 Cost Free

🏃 Effort Moderate Walking

Snap' Description

Experience an extraordinary masterclass in high-altitude spatial landscape framing, dynastic fine art precision, and raw geological carving lines along the Chokpori Hill Rock Trail. Slicing cleanly up the steep granite flanks of the sacred Medicine King hill massif directly opposite the Potala Palace front gate complex, this flagstone footpath leads to an world-class open vertical rock cliff face layered with icons.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Lhasa Railway Station + 15 min Taxi or Ground Bus 14 to Potala Southwest Crossroad Platform

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Taxi Address

西藏自治区拉萨市城关区药王山摩崖石刻步道

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💎 Insider Tips

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Look closely at the lower rock tiers to spot beautifully preserved 14th-century calligraphic mantra engravings clad in mineral pigments.
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The viewing platform located at the lower corner threshold offers the exact definitive position used to frame the graphic layout of the 50 RMB banknote.
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The entire ridge pathway features sturdy steel safety handrails and flat paving tiles, making it exceptionally secure for evening long-exposures.
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Admission to walk the main stone-carved rock gallery trails is completely free of charge with basic real-name passport logging checks at gates safely.