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palaceLhasa, Tibet
Potala Palace
part of UNESCO World Heritage SiteMajor Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National LevelBuilt 637
Typepalacedzong
Built637
Best monthsMay–Jun · Octweather in Lhasa
29.66° N, 91.12° EUTC+8 · China Standard Time
Standing for1,389 years
built 637today 2026
When to goLhasa · weather score
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct
October: high / low13° / 0°
iAbout
Potala Palace in brief
Potala Palace is a palace in Lhasa, Tibet, China.
It holds the designations part of UNESCO World Heritage Site and Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
The palace dates from 637 and is built in the dzong style.
For a visit, the weather in Lhasa is best in May, June and October; in October afternoons average 13°.
iiLocation
Where to find it
ivNearby
All monuments in ChinaMore heritage close by
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Shide Dratsang
1.2 km E
Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
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Lhalu Pohang
1.3 km NW
Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
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Ramoche Temple
1.3 km E
Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
Samdrup Podrang
1.5 km SE
Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
Around here
Lhasa and around
Nature
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Duilong River
River
Mountains
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Mount Gephel
4,645 m
Heritage
Mentsikhang
Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level · 1916
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Norbulingka
Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level
Museums
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Memorial Hall Marking the Emancipation of More Than One Million Serfs
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Weland Museum of Contemporary Art
Art museum