Attraction Information
Potala Palace (Kukhar Potrang)
The Potala Palace is the largest monumental structure in Tibet, covering 41 hectares (101 acres). It stands high above the Lhasa Valley and was built in the seventh century AD as a retreat for the local lord, Songtsen Gampo, and his bride Princess Wen Cheng. Thirteen storeys high and perched on a huge cliff face, it is the world's highest palace. The palace complex is made up of two sections, the Red Palace and the White Palace, which together consist of 1000 rooms. The palace is the headquarters of the Dalai Lama and is a treasure house of traditional Tibetan culture.
Contact Addresses
Tibet Tourism Bureau, Yuanlin Road, Lhasa, Tibet 85001, People’s Republic of China
Tel: (0891) 633 5472 or 683 4315
Transportation
Air: Gonggar International Airport, Bangda Airport. Road: Taxi: From various locations in Lhasa (the palace is located in the centre of Lhasa). Car: Chengdu-Lhasa Highway (from Chengdu); Lhasa-Zham Friendship Bridge-Kathmandu Highway (from Kathmandu, Nepal).
Location
China
Contact Addresses
Tel: (0891) 633 5472 or 683 4315
Transportation
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