The Potala Palace is among the favorite tourist attractions in
China that draws regular visitors. Located atop the Marpo Ri hill
that lies at an altitude of 130-meters above the Lhasa valley, the
Potala Palace in Tibet is quite famous.
Many legends are associated with the Potala Palace. According to
a common legend there was a sacred cave at the spot where the
Potala Palace is located that was the abode of Avilokiteshvara who
was a Bodhisattva. It is believed that in the later years Emperor
Songtsen Gampo used the cave for meditation and later constructed a
palace in the region.
It is believed that this palatial mansion stood on the hilltop
till the 17th century and was later integrated into other
buildings.
Potala Palace as it stands today was constructed under the aegis
of the Dalai Lama in the year 1648. Explore the massive prayer
halls and chapels located within the walls of the Potala Palace.
Visit the Chogyal Drubphuk, Phakpa Lhakhang and the tombs of the
different Dalai Lama's located within the massive Potala Palace.
The Statue of Arya Lokeshvara located within the Palace is an
important tour attraction.
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