Potala Palace

Potala Palace

A palace-fortress complex perched atop the Red Hill, the symbol of Lhasa and Tibet, housing a large number of cultural relics and murals, a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Lhasa 5A City area Hongshan, city center
PalaceWorld Cultural HeritageRed HillTibetan culture

Antoine Taveneaux · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo source

布达拉宫
布达拉宫
布达拉宫
布达拉宫

A palace-fortress complex towering atop Red Hill, it is the symbol of Lhasa and Tibet, housing a wealth of cultural relics and murals, and is a World Cultural Heritage site.

Highlights at a Glance

  • Palace-fortress
  • World Cultural Heritage
  • Red Hill
  • Tibetan culture

Visiting Tips

The attraction is located in Lhasa's urban area with convenient transportation, making it suitable to combine with other Lhasa city itineraries. It is a national 5A-level tourist attraction (the highest rating in China's scenic area quality grading system). It is recommended to book tickets in advance and travel during off-peak times.

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