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Potala Palace:
Potala Palace is located on Marpo Ri Hill in Lhasa at an altitude of 3700 meters
(12,100 feet). The name Potala had been inspired by Mount Potalaka, said to have
been home to Bodhisattva Avanlokitesvara. The palace served as the residence of
the Dalai Lamas until the 14th moved to India. The palace is now a museum, its
doors open to the general public.

Potala Palace is the landmark also the symbol of Tibet. It is a great giant palace
consisting of many towers, houses, chapels, etc. According to the Guinness Book
of World Records, Potala Palace is the highest place in the world. Because of its
amazing architecture style, it is regarded as one of the most beautiful
architectural building in the world.
The Potala Palace has stood for centuries as a testament to the Tibetan people
and their beliefs.