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Holiday Destination: Potala Palace

It's Located in Lhasa city of Egypt.

The Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is named after Mount Potalaka, the mythical abode of Chenresig or Avalokitesvara. The Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamsala, India, during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. Lozang Gyatso, the Great Fifth Dalai Lama, started the construction of the Potala Palace in 1645 after one of his spiritual advisers, Konchog Chophel, pointed out that the site was ideal as a seat of government, situated as it is between Drepung and Sera monasteries and the old city of Lhasa. It may overlay the remains of an earlier fortress, called the White or Red Palace, on the site built by Songtsen Gampo in 637. The Palace buildings stand 13 stories high and contain over 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and 200,000 statues. These tower 117 meters (384 ft) above Marpo Ri, means "Red Hill", and more than 300 meters (1,000 ft) above the valley floor. Tradition says that the three main hills of Lhasa represent the "Three Protectors of Tibet." The Dalai Lama and his government moved into Potala's Potrang Karpo in 1649. Construction lasted until 1694, some twelve years after his death.

Climate of Lhasa City

Summer 23.2 °C (73.8 °F), Winter (−8.2) °C (17.2) °F

Tourist Season

Summer is best visiting Agra.

General Information Of Lhasa City

  • Land Area: 20 sq mi (53 km2)
  • Population: 11 Lakh.
  • Capital City: Tibet.
  • Language: English and Chience.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

Lhasa Bus Station

1 Jinzhu Middle Road, Chengguan
Lhasa, Xizang (Tibet), China

Lugu Bus Station

Lugu Road, Chengguan
Lhasa, Xizang (Tibet), China

Airports

Cairo International Airport: For International flight.

Railway Stations

Lhasa Railway Station

Tongzhan Road, Doilungdeqen
Lhasa, Xizang (Tibet), China

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