Potala Palace is the symbol of Tibet, a sacred place in the hearts of all pilgrims! “Potala” is a Sanskrit word, originally refers to the residence of Guanyin Bodhisattva. Here not only can view the palace collection of a large number of historical relics, to appreciate the wonderful architectural art of the Tibetan people, but also in that holy atmosphere for a soul baptism.
According to the history books: the seventh century, the thirtieth century, the thirty-third generation of the Tubo Zangpo Songtsen Gampo moved the capital to Lhasa, began to build the Potala Palace. Since then, the major religious and political ceremonies are held here, becoming the center of Tibet's political and religious rule. Potala Palace has a distinctive Tibetan style, majestic, is the Tibet area existing complete Palace Fort-style complex, known as one of the world's top ten earth architecture.
Its main building distribution Palace White Palace and Red Palace two parts. The white palace because of the outer wall is white and named, is the lama's life and political activities of the place. Because here all day sunshine, it is called the east and west sunlight hall. The Red Palace is located at the top center of the Potala Palace, with red exterior walls, and consists of numerous spiritual pagodas and various Buddhist temples.
Historical relics Potala Palace collection and preservation of a large number of historical relics, stupas, statues, murals, thangkas, scriptures and canonical books, as well as show the history of the relationship between the local government of Tibet and the central government of the Ming and Qing emperors sealed gift of the gold book, jade book, golden seal, as well as gold and silver, jade, porcelain, enameling and crafts and treasures. One of the striking is the five since the eight pagodas, all gold and blue, decorated with a dazzling array of gemstones, can be called a temple of art.
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Address: No. 35, Beijing Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Tel: 0891-6339615; 400-8649111
Opening Hours: All year round 09:30-15:00