Potala Palace

布达拉宫

palace in Lhasa

#1 in Lhasa / #37 in China

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Potala Palace in Lhasa, China, is a historic and architectural marvel that served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959. Perched on Marpo Ri hill, the palace stands at an altitude of 3,700 meters (12,100 feet) and is an iconic symbol of Tibetan Buddhism. Noted for its stunning white and red walls, the palace complex consists of two main sections: the White Palace, which was used for secular purposes, and the Red Palace, dedicated to religious study and Buddhist prayer.

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