It's hard to miss Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This grand, imposing structure stands more than 12,000 feet above sea level on Marpo-ri, or Red Hill, in the middle of central Lhasa ...

The Potala Palace was named a World Heritage site in 1994 by UNESCO, and the neighboring Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka and were added on as extensions in 2000 and 2001, respectively.

The Potala Palace This ancient architectural complex is considered a model of Tibetan architecture. Located on the Red Hill in Lhasa, Tibet, it is 3,700 meters above sea level and covers an area ...

Nov. 9, 2006 — -- For centuries, Tibet developed a remarkable and entirely unique culture. The country, hidden behind the highest mountains on earth, spreads across a plateau that is, on ...

Potala Palace, Holy Shrine of Tibetan People A middle-aged Tibetan woman named Cering entered the red and white Potala Palace carrying a prayer wheel, butter and highland barley wine.

Perched on crimson shoulders, Potala ascends a celestial stairway. Alabaster walls cradle golden roofs. Ancient stones murmur mantras, corridors breathe incense. Shadows dance with prayer flags ...

Explore the historic Potala Palace in Tibet, walk the ancient streets of Lijiang, and cruise along the majestic Yangtze River. Whether you're an adventure seeker, a nature lover, ...

Potala Palace allows more visitors (Xinhua) Updated: 2006-07-01 11:03. Tibet's architectural icon, the Potala Palace, will raise its daily entry quota from 1,500 to 2, 300 as of July 1 when the ...

Alongside Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple is one of the most important sites in Tibet. The Jokhang Temple was built in the seventh century to promote Buddhism in Tibet, and as such earned the ...