Mt.Everest Dairies.. [Potala Palace,Lhasa] The Potala Palace is the icon of Tibet at the rooftop of the world and probably known to most travelers. Let’s start with a short history lesson. • The Potala Palace’s construction started in the mid-17th century by the 5th Dalai Lama. It’s built on top of an earlier structure dating back to the 7th century. •Just two parts remain of which one is said to be the cave where Songtsan Gampo meditated. The White Palace was built first and used as the seat of the government. • It was used as a winter palace for a long time and the Red Palace was added. Unlike many Buddhist monasteries the Potala Palace was not damaged during the uprising and Cultural Revolution. • It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 with the Jokhang Temple added a few years later. #everest#lhasa#potalapalace#travel#friends#china#india#happy#mountains#tibet#tourist#fun#wandarer##travel #traveling #vacation #visiting #instatravel #instago #instagood #trip #holiday #photooftheday #fun #travelling #tourism (at Potala Palace)