The World Cup event ends, what now? The following shows a few recommended scenic spots and festivals held in August.

The Shoton Festival (Xuedun,雪頓節(jié)) - August 10th-16th, 2010

In Tibetan, "Shoton" means sour milk banquet. The Shoton Festival is one of the annual typical Tibetan festivals in Lhasa. During the festival, there are a lot of Tibetan operas, Buddha painting exhibition as well as dancing and singing shows, including the horse racing and Yak racing. It is a good opportunity to learn about Tibetan culture.

Best places to go: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery

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