📍 Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet
Once the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas (from the 7th century until 1959). Built at an elevation of 3,700 meters (12,100 ft) on Marpo Ri hill.
Known for its unique Tibetan architecture, massive white and red palaces, and over 1,000 rooms with chapels, tombs, murals, and libraries.
It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994; a symbol of Tibetan Buddhism and one of the world’s most breathtaking cultural monuments.
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ALT Potala Palace
ALT Potala Palace, Tibet