Potala Palace

Different views of the Potala Palace throughout the four seasons, the Potala Palace, located in Lhasa, Tibet, is a symbol of Tibetan Buddhism and a World Cultural Heritage. Its mystique comes from the uniqueness of its location and architecture, religious beliefs and legends, the mysterious power of the treasures within, the complex labyrinth layout, the history of monks' cultivation, and the unsolved historical mysteries. As one of the mysterious buildings, the Potala Palace displays a profound cultural and historical heritage.

Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and the largest city in Tibet. It is located in the middle of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an altitude of about 3650 meters, and is one of the highest cities in the world. As the political, economic and cultural center of Tibet, Lhasa has a rich historical and cultural heritage. One of the most famous attractions is the Potala Palace, which is the most important religious and political center in Tibet and one of the most famous landmarks in Tibet. The Potala Palace is a huge palace building, its magnificent architectural style and unique Tibetan art decoration are breathtaking. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery and understand the religion and culture of Tibet. In addition to the Potala Palace, Lhasa has other important attractions, such as the Jokhang Temple, the Small Jokhang Temple and the Sera Monastery. The Jokhang Temple is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Tibet and the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in the world. It is famous for its majestic architecture and rich Buddhist culture. The Small Jokhang Temple is a temple mainly for culture, known as the 'Library of Lhasa', which collects a large number of cultural and historical documents. The Sera Monastery is an important lama temple and an important academy of Tibetan Buddhism. In Lhasa, you can also experience the unique Tibetan culture and lifestyle. You can enjoy the traditional music and dance performances of the Tibetans, taste the authentic Tibetan food, and participate in some traditional festivals and celebrations. In general, Lhasa is a city full of mystery and charm, with a rich historical and cultural heritage. If you have the opportunity to go to Lhasa, be sure to visit these famous attractions and experience the unique charm of Tibetan culture. At the same time, remember to adapt to the plateau environment and take precautions against altitude sickness.

- Getting There - accessible from most places in Lhasa, get a taxi or ebike 🚕 🛵 - Notes - bring your passport as there are multiple security checks. no lighters, or vapes and no bottled water allowed inside. 🚬 also no pictures inside - be prepared to queue outside, so bring a hat 👒 to prevent sunburn Potala Palace is spectacular , the entire exterior is huge and you can get good photos from the Palace Square across the road. 🏯 take your time walking up the stairs. it's crowded inside but you can see the Dalai Lama's office, and various stupas from previous Lamas. take some small bills and leave donations for various Buddhas. #tibet #lhasa #monastery

Getting there - Book with a tour group to get to Tibet. We used JoyTravel in China and they were wonderful. :) Take a moment to stop and catch your breath, the Potala Palace sits at an elevation of 3700 meters about 12,100 feet. We spent time hiking up and through each room. The many rooms of the palace were exquisite and it was such a treat to learn about the history of each location. Photography is not permitted inside, however, this made the experience seem even more special and we were able to take in the sights without any distractions. #travellater #explore #tibet #urbanexplorer #traveltheworld #palace #bucketlist #summervacation #wintergetaway

Planning a trip to Tibet? You will be most likely to start your journey from Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, for two reasons, easy to fly in from anywhere and to adjust your body to high altitude. While spending days in Lhasa must check out the Potala Palace before hitting the road to places like EBC (Everest Base Camp). Indulge yourself with rich culture and religious history, and be ready for an adventure! #tibet #2022 #lhasa #potalapalace #wondersofchina #adventuretrip

The Potala Palace is a building that is considered a landmark and symbol of Tibet. This building is a large palace consisting of many houses, towers, chapels, and so on. The Potala Palace is the tallest palace in the world and is known for its spectacular architectural style, so it is revered as one of the most beautiful architectural buildings in the world The Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, Tibet, once an imperial palace, seat of government, and monastery, now it is one of the must-visit tourist destinations for Tibetan tourists. This building also stores a variety of interesting historical facts to discuss. This is a collection of interesting facts about the Potala Palace, compiled from the China Highlights and Listerious pages. The Potala Palace is built 117 meters above the mountain, with impressive zigzag steps. When you walk around the buildings of Lhasa city, you will not find any buildings taller than the top of the Potala Palace. To preserve the unique atmosphere around the palace as well, a ban has been imposed on building buildings over 21 meters high. This is a sign of respect for the sacred site. Therefore, you will not see skyscrapers towering above the palace. Construction of the palace began in 1645 by order of the 5th Dalai Lama. The 5th Dalai Lama named Lozang Gyatso, this Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader decided to build the palace because of its unique location. The location is also considered perfect for use as a government center, because of its location right between the Drepung monastery, Sera, and the city of Lhasa. Inside the Potala Palace building is the stupa of the 5th Dalai Lama with a height of 14.85 meters, which is overlaid with 3,721 kg of gold, and gems adorn the stupa, such as pearls, coral, amber, and agate. The 5th Dalai Lama's Stupa is the most luxurious and most valuable stupa. #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

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Tibet. Lhasa Potala Palace came to Tibet more than a dozen times, have not taken a Tibetan photo. This time in Lhasa is quite abundant. I found a group of Tibetan travel photography studios at the entrance of the Potala Palace. Although I am also a photographer myself, my Canon 5D4 is also professional enough. I can take a self-portrait or let passers-by help to follow the SLR and record the wonderful moments on the trip. However, in the 599 yuan, you can choose your favorite local costumes. You can choose to take the exterior of the Potala Palace or the exterior of the Jokhang Temple in Barkhor Street. There are professional makeup artists to make the overall shape, using the first-line brand. Cosmetics, as well as a very professional and dedicated photographer, the little brother to guide the camera action, and the later retouching is also very efficient. The price is really high!

#chinatrip One of my Life Goals !!! I finally have a chance to visit this Historical Palace in Tibet. Firstly, the China Government requires all Foreigners to be accompanied by a Registered Local Tour Guide. A Special Visit Tibet Pass must be applied before any Foreigner can visit into Tibet. This historical Palace was once the Official Office and Monastery of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. Currently, this Palace is used by the Chinese Government as the Administrative Office of Tibet. The red-coloured portions are the original palace buildings, and the white-coloured portions were added to serve the administration offices. There are around 1,000 steps to climb up to the palace main entrance ... with another 1,000 steps to climb down. With the already thin oxygenated air and drier humidity, I will suggest visitors to take the climb, slow and easy. The steps are rather steep, and uneven. In the past, these steps were specially inclined to make any attacking infrantry from easily running or climbing up to attack the Palace. No photography is allowed inside the Palace, thus, we can only post photos of the Palace exterior. I will strongly suggest everyone to try to visit this Beautiful Historical Palace !!!

| The Eternal Center Stage. 🌟🌟🌟 The Potala Palace is so dazzling that it feels like everyone knows about it without needing an introduction, but in reality, most people are not familiar with the detailed history and religious status of the Potala Palace. The Potala Palace is a fortress-like architectural complex, built by Songtsen Gampo of the Tubo dynasty to welcome Princess Wencheng and Princess Bhrikuti. Another theory suggests it was constructed as the royal palace when Songtsen Gampo moved the capital to Lhasa. After being rebuilt in the 17th century, it became the winter residence of successive Dalai Lamas. 🌟🌟🌟 The main structures of the Potala Palace consist of the White Palace and the Red Palace, with the red color of the outer walls being natural pigments, very bright and vivid. The Tibetan style of the palace is particularly attractive. Built on the side of a mountain, the extensive stone walls stand as if they were cliffs, making the architecture seem to merge with the hillside, majestic in appearance. The Potala Palace is situated at an altitude of 3,700 meters and covers a total area of 360,000 square meters. The palace walls are built with rammed earth and covered with bricks and stones, making them particularly sturdy and able to withstand various natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes. 🌟🌟🌟 I hired a guide to explain the changes in the regime of the Potala Palace. As the political center of Tibet, the Potala Palace's status is truly the center stage debut. The guide said that what ordinary people consider the most precious, gold, is the least valuable in the Potala Palace. The golden roofs, golden statues, everything is made of gold. The treasures of the Potala Palace are also a major attraction, with the largest diamond in the country, the most valuable jewels, all enshrined in the Potala Palace, including Dzi beads, agate, turquoise, jadeite, jade, and so on.

Here comes the 11-day, 10-night Tibet travel guide for an average cost of 2500 per person|| 1️⃣Accommodation - Muyang Chenge Youth Hostel (Jokhang Temple branch) 25💰 per bed I'm not an advertiser, dear friends 2️⃣Dining - I mostly ordered takeout and didn't check in at any popular restaurants. You must try the fried potatoes in Tibet, they are really delicious 3️⃣Itinerary 📌Yamdrok Lake (90💰) includes meal 📌Sera Monastery entrance fee 50💰, after 5 pm 10💰 Debates start at 3 pm, there are no debates after 5 pm so it's cheaper 📌Tashilhunpo Monastery is especially efficacious for wealth-seeking on Wednesdays 📌Nanshan Park is free, the scenery is beautiful 📌Hanging prayer flags on Nakin Mountain 230💰, 200 meters is enough 📌Tibetan costume photo shoot 158💰 (includes 3 hours of costume rental) You rent the costume and take your own photos. The costume seems to be 100 and makeup 58, you can ask around, I forgot The address is: Tibet Cultural Physical Examination Space 4️⃣Essential items Indigestion medicine, cold medicine, painkillers, glucose Ibuprofen granules (good for high altitude headache) Hat, sunscreen, sun protection gloves, motion sickness medicine if you get car sick 📌Tibet is really a magical place. On this trip, I met many interesting friends who added a lot of fun to my journey. Although the 53-hour hard seat train journey was long, I met friends from all over the world. We shared food and took care of each other. I met a super nice girl from Guangzhou in the hostel, and on the way back, I met travel companions to play with. The trip to Tibet has ended. There are regrets, but the imperfections make the journey beautiful. 📌The places you want to go to at 20, don't wait until you're 30. Because the feelings at 20 are different from those at 30. I hope we can all catch the tail of youth and enjoy life in time ✋(My advice) Tibet is a slow-paced city, don't rush your itinerary. In Lhasa, watch the Potala Palace, daydream, drink sweet tea, turn the prayer wheel, and spend a leisurely day experiencing the city's life, culture, and beliefs. 📌Warning: Remember not to join a tour group in advance. If you sign up for a tour before even arriving in Tibet and then suffer from altitude sickness, you'll be rushing your itinerary and that's just paying to suffer.

Travel is a ritual of life, a cure for oneself. Drive and embark on a journey, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, and leave the hustle and bustle of the world behind. 👇Please keep this Sichuan-Tibet self-driving travel guide well, it is for you who are not content with mediocrity and love life🔆. 🧳Preparations before departure ▶️Driver's license, vehicle registration certificate, ID card, cash💰 (preferably in bills, as many places do not accept coins) ▶️Start taking 'Gaoyuan An' daily two weeks before departure to acclimatize your body💪🏻, and experience no significant symptoms of altitude sickness throughout the process. ▶️In addition to daily toiletries, SPF50 sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and after-sun repair masks, etc., I even brought whitening pills😂. ▶️Band-aids, cold medicine, cooling oil, muscle pain relief plasters, alcohol disinfectant wipes ▶️Various charging heads, data cables, power strips (some hotels have few sockets), power banks ▶️Breathable and comfortable (and of course, good-looking😌) clothing, warm packs (to prevent sudden temperature drops), dry hair caps, personal hair dryers (hotel ones are quite basic), hiking shoes, and more than two pairs of sports shoes for replacement, slippers. ▶️Ladies, prepare your sanitary products. 💁🏻‍♀️tips 🔺In the scenic area, taking photos with Tibetan mastiffs, yaks, and other animals costs about 20 yuan. 🔺Some locals sell things like wolf teeth and amber. If you have no desire to buy, it's best to stay away and not chat casually. Do not appear alone beside them, especially women. 🔺You can try the mobile coffee shops☕️ you encounter on the self-driving route. 🔺In addition to the classic Medicine King Mountain and Potala Palace Square, the nearby Zongjiao Lukang Park offers even better photo opportunities📸. 🚗Self-driving route 1⃣️ Shanghai✈️Chengdu 2⃣️Chengdu (depart in the morning) - Luding - Zheduo Mountain - Sidingcuo - Xinduqiao 3⃣️Xinduqiao - Jiagenba - Gaersi Mountain Heishi City - Yajiang 4⃣️Yajiang - Tianlu Eighteen Bends - Litang - Maoya Grassland - Mei Hai Viewing Platform - Batang 5⃣️Batang (Jinsha River) - Mangkang - Dongda Mountain Pass - Zuogong County 6⃣️Zuogong - Nujiang 72 Turns - Baxoi - Ranwu Lake 7⃣️Ranwu Lake - Guxiang Lake - Bomi 8⃣️Bomi - Lulang Forest Sea - Sejila Mountain Pass (Namjagbarwa) - Nyingchi 9⃣️Nyingchi - Mila Mountain Pass - Sigongla Lake - Lhasa 🔟Lhasa - Xiongmeido (participate in the Lhasa Self-driving Tour Convention) - Lhasa