Crowning Glory of Lhasa: The Potala Palace

#springitinerary Architectural Features The Potala Palace is an extraordinary example of traditional Tibetan architecture. It is built on Marpo Ri (Red Hill), rising about 130 meters above the valley floor, and the palace itself is over 360,000 square meters in size. The complex includes: The White Palace (Potrang Karpo): Administrative quarters and living quarters of the Dalai Lama. The Red Palace (Potrang Marpo): Religious part of the palace, containing chapels