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 ...

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 ...

Soar over the majestic Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and spiritual symbol of Tibetan Buddhism.

LHASA, Tibet (China Daily/ANN) — Perched on crimson shoulders, Potala ascends a celestial stairway. Alabaster walls cradle golden roofs. Ancient stones murmur mantras, corridors breathe incense.

A young man in China has touched many hearts after completing a long electric-motorcycle journey and helping a mother fulfil ...

The State of Conservation report submitted by the State Party (29 January 2007) provides a detailed account of the progress made on the follow-up of the Decision of the 29th session of the World ...

Situated in the red hills of Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, the Potala Palace (布达拉宫) is considered as the pearl of Tibet. It combines the functions of a palace, castle and temple into one magnificent ...

Perched atop Red Mountain in the western part of the Lhasa Valley, the Potala Palace looms over its surroundings at a staggering 3,700 meters above sea level (Mt. Fuji stands 3,776 meters tall). 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, ...