Potala Palace is the winter palace of Dalai Lama and the most prominent landmark of Tibet. The iconic palace is a precious heritage of Tibetan history and culture. Since its foundation in 1645, it has attracted visitors to Tibet for hundreds of years. Together with Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka in Lhasa, Potala Palace constitutes the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site known as Historic Ensemble of Potala Palace. Our popular Potala Palace tour gives our guest a wonderful glimpse into this sacred place.

Visitors to Potala Palace mainly admire the magnificent architecture, priceless artworks and many religious treasures. The palace has two main sections. The White Palace is the residential quarters of Dalai Lama. The Red Palace primarily serves religious functions. You will see countless murals and Tangkas covering the interior of many chapels and corridors. You will also find stupas of past Dalai Lamas and a statue of Tsongkhapa among many objects sacred to Tibetan people. In a word, Potala Palace is the attraction you must not miss in Lhasa!