Norbulingka is a palace and garden in Lhasa that was the summer residence of the Dalai Lama. The garden and original building were constructed by the 7th Dalai Lama beginning in 1751. The garden usually is open to the public.
Norbulingka Guarded by Police
From Barbara O'Brien, About.com
Norbulingka, Lhasa, Tibet, was the summer home of the Dalai Lamas.
Police officers stand on duty in front of the Norbulingka, the former summer residence of the Dalai Lama, on June 21, 2008 in Lhasa, Tibet.
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