When talking about Tibet Tour, you will never forget the Potala Palace. Lhasa's cardinal landmark, the Potala Palace is one of the great wonders of world architecture. Commonly known as "second Putuo Mountain," it stands on the red hills, the northwest of Tibetan capital Lhasa, and it is a large-scale castle-style buildings with the history of more than 1, 300 years.

Built at all altitude of 3,767.19 meters above sea level, its 13-floor main building is 384 feet tall, making it the world's highest altitude construction. Originally Potala Palace was once built for the marriage of Songtsan and Princess Wencheng and reconstruction in the 17th century. After the reconstruction, the Potala Palace became the Main Palace as the Dalai Lama's residence and the center of the Tibetan theocracy.

The layout of the Potala Palace includes the White Palace (the eastern part of the building), used for the living quarters of the Dalai Lama, and the Red Palace (the central building rising above), used for religious functions. As you arrive at the roof of the White Palace, head right for the private quarters of the 13th and 14th Dalai Lamas. The Red Palace is completely devoted to religious study and Buddhist prayer. It consists of a complicated layout of many different halls, chapels and libraries on many different levels with a complex array of smaller galleries and winding passages. Generally speaking, Potala Palace now has become into a large museum.

The architectural art of Potala Palace is the most outstanding representative in China even the world's unique example for the combination of thousands of Tibetan Buddhist temples and palaces building types. Shiny roof with save point type followed the Han Dynasty architectural style. Under the eaves of the wall is decorated with gilt bronze ornaments, the images are Eight Buddhism skulls which has a strong color of Tibetan Buddhism. The pillar and beam imitation covered with bright colored pattern and gorgeous carvings. When come to the corridor, halls and the space, you will get a feeling of unpredictable, as if you have come into the mysterious castle.

As has been the case with centuries of pilgrims before, the first sight of the fortress-like structure will be a magical moment that you will remember for a long time. The Potala Palace was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. Are you interested in this mysterious world wonder? Never hesitate, just come to get a fresh and unique feeling here in Tibet!