Thousands of residents in Lhasa joined the work in painting the exterior walls of the Potala Palace, an annual routine "makeover" project for the UNESCO World Heritage site. [Photo by Palden Nyima ...

Travelers will find the Potala Palace at the center of Tibet’s capital city Lhasa. It was constructed in 1645 as the primary residence of the Dalai Lama. With the city already sitting at a high ...

LHASA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- When you think of the iconic Potala Palace in Lhasa, you likely picture its striking red-and-white walls rising boldly against the sky. Rumor has it that these walls are ...

Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 30, 2024. (Photo ...

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BEIJING -- Chinese authorities have closed Tibet's famed Potala Palace after a minor outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in the Himalayan region. The response underscores China's continued adherence ...