BBC - MYTHS AND HEROES: SHANGRI LA: Toling

The thousand-year old entrance to the fabulous Mandala Chapel of Yeshe-O. This incredible building is closed to visitors, and the Chinese are still very jumpy about allowing foreigners to see the extent and viciousness of the damage done to this building during the Cultural Revolution, hence the sign. We were lucky enough to gain entry, however...Nikon FM2, 17-35mm, Fuji Velvia
Toling

The thousand-year old entrance to the fabulous Mandala Chapel of Yeshe-O. This incredible building is closed to visitors, and the Chinese are still very jumpy about allowing foreigners to see the extent and viciousness of the damage done to this building during the Cultural Revolution, hence the sign. We were lucky enough to gain entry, however... 

Nikon FM2, 17-35mm, Fuji Velvia