Even though the Potala Palace has essentially been transformed into a tourist museum, it remains well worth visiting for historic purposes, cultural and religious awareness, and for its artistic aesthetic. No elevator or escalator service, so visitors need to be in good physical condition to climb to the top; the steps are easy to manage, and most can make it... more
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