Beautiful Incarnation-Wen Cheng princess

The long history and exotic religion allures more and more tourists come to Tibet every year.Tibet,a perfect getaway for culture aficionados.You may heard that there are many beautiful legends told about Princess Wencheng among the Tibetan people.Explore Tibet Team, a professional Tibet travel agency, today introduces a Historical figures to you,a beautiful princess-Wen Cheng princess to you.She was married off to Tibet to maintain good relationship between Tibet and the Tang empire.

Songtsän Gampo is the thirty-third king of the Yarlung Dynasty of Tibet,he admired the culture of the Tang Dynasty.Thus,he want to form an alliance with Tang Dynasty-the powerful empire in the world.In 641, Emperor Taizong sent his niece Princess Wencheng to Tibet as his bride.
Princess Wencheng not only take a large quantities of gold to Tibet,but also bring some books about science and technology with them,as well as some exquisite handicrafts of the Tang Dynasty.Besides,she also brought some skilled worker who were proficient in raising silkworms, making wine,weaving and embroidering with her to Tibet.These man were responsible for teaching these arts to the Tibetan people.
Princess Wencheng was an ardent believer in Buddhism. It is said that the the Jokhang Temple a gorgeous palace was built specially for her,which was the predecessor of today’s Potala Palace

Princess Wencheng is a cultural hero for Tibetans, based on her and Songtsän Gampo marriage,the harmonious,matrimonial relationships between China and Tibet has been great promoted.She is still remembered and loved by the Tibetans.And her portrayed is modeled as a Buddhist in Tibet now.

Stay longer in the city to experience the rich culture and hospitality of Tibet.We hope your Tibet travels are an unforgettable experience with Explore Tibet Team.