Yaowang Mountain or Chakpori Hill stands opposite the Potala Palace in central Lhasa, forming a classic landscape landmark together with the grand palace. In Tibetan, it means the Mountain of Medicine, once home to an ancient Tibetan medical college.

Smooth and rocky, the mountain is covered with countless carved Buddha scriptures and stone inscriptions. Its hillside offers the best panoramic viewpoint to capture the full silhouette of the Potala Palace, especially stunning at sunrise and golden hour.

The sacred mountain carries profound Tibetan medical culture and religious heritage. It is not only a holy site for local pilgrims to pray and circumambulate, but also a must-visit spot for tourists and photographers to record the most iconic scenery of Lhasa.