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Potala Palace was first built in 637 by the King Songtsen Gampo as a meditation resort. After half a century's expansion, it was constructed to be a grand building complex on the mountain slope, becoming the chief residence of Dalai Lama. It is the regime center of theocratic Buddhist Tibet, and now acts as a museum. Attraction Intro: Potala Palace

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Questions & Answers on Potala Palace Pictures

Asked by masoud from IRAN | Apr. 28, 2013 05:15

where is potala palace and can i see great wall in shanghai or nanjing

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Answered by Uranda from PHILIPPINES | May. 02, 2013 20:20

1. It is in Lhasa.

2. As for Great Wall visit, I'm afraid there is no section at Shanghai and Nanjing. You can go from either of the cities to Beijing to have a visit. Badaling or Mutianyu Section is suggested.

Asked by Ms.CATHERINE from CHINA | Mar. 17, 2011 21:17

How far is it from the Potala palace to the Balkhor Street? Is it in walking distance?

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Answered by Mr.Kevin | Mar. 18, 2011 00:11

Yes, they are very near to each other. It only takes 10-20 minutes to walk to Barkhor street.

Asked by Mrs.Kiki from THAILAND | Nov. 02, 2010 04:06

Where is Lhasa railway station? Is it in the city proper just like other railway stations in China? I cannot find it on the Lhasa Map.

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Answered by Mr.Shan | Nov. 03, 2010 00:53

The Lhasa Railway Station is not located at the city area. It is set in the Doilungdeqen County which is about 20 kilometers to the southwest of Lhasa City.