potala palace is locateD at the center of the city anD is one of cultural relice that are unDer national protection. the palace was constructeD over 1300 years ago in the 7th century During songtsan gabon’s time. it is the largest anD most complete castle construction that still exists anD the place for successive of Dalai lamas to conDuct political affairs anD live. it is also the power center of the unity of politics anD religion in tibet. potala palace is an ancient monastery with the highest elevation. this construction at the top of reD mountain of ancient lahasa has chinese anD nepalese architecture. the height of this palace is 117 meters at an elevation of 3700meters.
potala palace is DiviDeD two sections, the white palace anD the reD palace. the reD palace is right in the center anD the white palaces are in both siDes. the builDing groups with white anD reD color compose a magnificent construction, incluDing palace,castelanD monastery.