Norbulingka
A renowned Tibetan garden and a place where Tibetans relax in their free time. Norbulingka means 'Jewel Park' in Tibetan. Construction began in the 1740s during the time of the 7th Dalai Lama,…
Norbulingka, Lhasa · Charlie fong · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥60; park admission ¥10; main gate ¥3; each hall ¥7
- Opening hours
- 9：30—18：00
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Take a bus and get off at Norbulingka South stop (罗布林卡南站).
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 531. Open in Google Maps
About Norbulingka
A renowned Tibetan garden and a place where Tibetans relax in their free time. Norbulingka means 'Jewel Park' in Tibetan. Construction began in the 1740s during the time of the 7th Dalai Lama, and it later served as the summer palace of successive Dalai Lamas. The grounds cover 360,000 square metres and consist of three palaces and gardens.
Tips from the guidebook
- 1. This is also an important place for Tibetans to 'guo linka' (picnic in the grove). On holidays, Tibetans wear festive finery, pitch tents here, and sing and dance with great merriment. If you are lucky enough to be invited, feel free to let loose and eat and drink to your heart's content.
- 2. At 11:00 there is a wonderful performance of traditional Tibetan opera, well worth watching.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Norbulingka cost?
Admission to Norbulingka is ¥60; park admission ¥10; main gate ¥3; each hall ¥7, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Norbulingka?
Norbulingka is open 9：30—18：00.
How do I get to Norbulingka?
Take a bus and get off at Norbulingka South stop (罗布林卡南站).
How long should I spend at Norbulingka?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Norbulingka.
Where is Norbulingka?
Norbulingka is in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, in the Southwest of China.
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