Chakpori: Faith Shines in the Dark

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  Locals recommend waking up early to scale Chakporito get the best view of Potala Palace. Under the brightmorning sun, the magnificent structure appears more ter-restrial. Compared to other mountains, Chakpori offersan unparalleled fusion of faith, human achievement, andnatural beauty. Monasteries, stone carvings, and piousworshippers are all common pieces of the wealth of scen-ery along the road leading to the mountain. Addition-ally, the mountain lies along one of Lhasa's most well-trodden paths of circumambulation (a religious activityof circling a sacred shrine). On the 15th day of the fourthmonth of each Tibetan calendar year, throngs of pilgrimscongregate at the mountain to celebrate the Saga DawaFestival.
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