Located in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, about one kilometer west of the Potala Palace, Norbulingka takes its name from a transliteration of Tibetan meaning "Treasure Garden." It once served as the summer palace of successive Dalai Lamas and stands as the largest, most beautifully designed and most historically rich garden complex in Xizang – an exceptional blend of palace architecture and landscaped gardens. First constructed in the mid-18th century, Norbulingka underwent several expansions before reaching its present scale in the early 20th century.
