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Potala Palace

Beijing East Road, Lhasa, China

Featured Review : It would be pretty hard to spend time in Lhasa and not at least notice the massive red and white structure that sits upon a hill in the middle of Lhasa. The structure is one of the Dalai Lama’s palaces and called the Pot...See Full Review

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Potala Palace: Winter Palace Built Upon a Hill

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kwasiak from Tucson, Arizona
  • June 16, 2006
Potala Palace: Winter Palace Built Upon a Hill
Quote: It would be pretty hard to spend time in Lhasa and not at least notice the massive red and white structure that sits upon a hill in the middle of Lhasa. The structure is one of the Dalai Lama’s palaces and called the Potala. Both the red and white... Read the full Potala Palace review

From journal Experiencing Buddhism-12,000 Feet Above Sea Level

Potala Palace

  • 5 out of 5 stars by bjwhitaker from Los Angeles, California
  • May 20, 2003
Quote: Visiting the Potala Palace was overwhelming cultural experience. Moreso than any place I've ever visited before, I was never so impressed with the level of detailed craftsmanship that covered this place from ceiling to floor. As you walk through... Read the full Potala Palace review

From journal Life Affirming Tibet

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Potala Palace

  • 4 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • December 18, 2001
Potala Palace
Quote: Most of us have seen photographs of this palace but nothing prepares you for the thrill of seeing it right before you. This truly is an impressive building on an impressive site. The Potala Palace was started in 1645 and was the home of a... Read the full Potala Palace review

From journal High on Life