An impressive display of Tibetan pride, Potala Palace is truly a royal sight. The palace was formerly home to the Dalai Lama. Sitting atop Red Mountain, travelers come from all over the world to ...

It's hard to miss Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This grand, imposing structure stands more than 12,000 feet above sea level on Marpo-ri, or Red Hill, in the middle of central Lhasa.

Chinese authorities have closed Tibet’s Potala Palace after a small outbreak of COVID cases in the Himalayan autonomous region, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. The action underscores China’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People ride scooters past the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. (Aritz Parra / Associated Press) Chinese authorities ...

Built in the 17th century by a predecessor of the current Dalai Lama, the Potala Palace in Tibet’s capital, Lhasa, has long been one of the holiest sites for Buddhists worldwide. This is despite the ...

The director of the Potala Palace, when responding to the concern of UNESCO about Potala Palace, said: "Potala Palace has so far enjoyed first-class preservation." (File Photo) The director of the ...

Nov. 9, 2006 — -- For centuries, Tibet developed a remarkable and entirely unique culture. The country, hidden behind the highest mountains on earth, spreads across a plateau that is, on average, ...

A worker paints the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 24, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua) A ...

The Potala Palace served as the seat of the Dalai Lamas and the Tibetan government for centuries. Since China's annexation of the region, it has also become a major tourist attraction. Photo: Getty ...

Chinese authorities have closed Tibet’s famed Potala Palace after a minor outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in the Himalayan region. The action underscores China’s continued adherence to its ...

BEIJING — Chinese authorities have closed Tibet’s famed Potala Palace after a minor outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in the Himalayan region. The action underscores China’s continued adherence to its ...