Annual renovation of the Potala Palace begins in Lhasa southwest China Xizang Autonomous RegionThe 1300-year-old Potala ...

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 t ...

The preservation of the Potala Palace is part of Xizang's broader efforts to safeguard its rich cultural heritage. In fact, the region is home to 2,373 protected cultural heritage sites, underscoring ...

Over the last week, thousands of residents of Lhasa have joined the work of painting the exterior walls of the Potala Palace, ...

A worker paints the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima ...

It's hard to miss Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This grand, imposing structure stands more than 12,000 feet above sea level on Marpo-ri, or Red Hill, in the middle of central Lhasa.

Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, ...

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 ...

In the Himalayas of northern India, Ladakh is a land of jagged peaks and sprawling desert, where ancient monasteries are ...