Norbulingka is a palace and park located in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, China. It was built in the 18th century by the seventh Dalai Lama and was later expanded by the 13th and 14th Dalai Lamas. It served as the traditional summer residence of the Dalai Lamas and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Norbulingka complex covers an area of around 36 hectares and contains more than 370 rooms, chapels, and other structures, as well as a large garden with many types of flowers and trees. It has various buildings such as the Kelsang Palace, Tsokyil Palace, and Takten Migyur Palace. It also contains the New Summer Palace, which was built in the 1950s after the Chinese occupation of Tibet.
The palace is noted for its unique architecture that blends Tibetan and Chinese styles. The buildings are decorated with colorful murals, paintings, and intricate wood carvings. The park is home to many rare and exotic plants, including a large collection of roses.
Today, Norbulingka is open to the public and serves as a museum, displaying many artifacts related to Tibetan culture and history. It is an important cultural center and a symbol of Tibetan identity and pride.