2. The Potala Palace is an outstanding representative of Tibetan ancient architecture (it is said that it originated from Sangzhuzizongbao), and the essence of China ancient architecture is the landscape pattern on the back of the fifth set of RMB 50 yuan banknotes. The main building is divided into White House and Red Palace. The main building is117m high, with 13 floors for exterior and 9 floors for interior. There is Potala Palace Square in front of Potala Palace, which is the highest city square in the world.
3. The Potala Palace was originally built for Zambson Zagambo, a Tubo dynasty, to marry Bhrikuti Devi and Princess Wencheng. 1645 (the second year of Shunzhi in Qing Dynasty), the Potala Palace was rebuilt by Wang Gushi Khan, the protector of the vassal state of Qing Dynasty and the Shuote khanate, and Sonan Qunpei, the regent of Gelug Sect. It became the residence of the Dalai Lama's Winter Palace, the place where major religious and political ceremonies were held, and the place where the Dalai Lama's stupa was enshrined. The old society was ruled by the government of the minister stationed in Tibet. 1988 ——1994 was renovated on a large scale again.
Potala Palace is the holy land of Tibetan Buddhism (Gelug Sect), and countless pilgrims and tourists come here every year. 1961March, the State Council listed it as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units; 1994 65438+February, UNESCO listed it as a world cultural heritage; On October 20 13 10, the National Tourism Administration listed it as a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. 20 111October1to 201September March 15 Potala Palace for free.
5. According to the needs of prevention and control in novel coronavirus, in order to avoid cross-infection caused by people gathering, the Potala Palace has been closed since June 27, 2020, and the reopening time will be announced separately. On March 1 day, the Potala Palace was opened for the first time.