Potala Palace

We had just landed in Lhasa, capital of Tibet, and we left our hotel room ready to contemplate one of the wonders of the world: The Potala Palace, home of the mythical Dalai Lama, the highest ancient structure in Tibet, and the highest palace in the world.

We were at 3,700 meter above sea-level and the intensely-blue Tibetan sky accompanied us on our fatiguing hike towards the imposing facade of the Potala Palace. We felt a bit intimidated by the beauty of the place, so much so that our conversation eventually dropped off and we fell into silence, just admiring the massive building there before us.

The Potala Palace is found in the autonomous region of Tibet inside the People's Republic of China. It was the political and religious seat in Tibet and the residence of the Dalai-Lama before his exile to India. Nowadays, it welcomes religious pilgrims from all over Tibet and tourists paying entry fees. The name refers to heavenly residence of bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, known in old Buddhist texts as Riwo Potala. There are actually two parts: The White Palace, which was home to the government, and the Red Palace, which was religious and where the Lamas lived.

Minube continues to travel, and this time Minube has been to the Potala Palace in Lhasa (Tibet) . I Can not say much about this famous palace, the only thing is that when you are looking at it from the bottom, you are impressed, and you can stay for hours looking without blinking. The way up is overwhelming for the heat and height, but when you are inside going through the rooms where you know Dalai Lama has been, its a moment you will never forget.