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Kukhar Potrang (Potala Palace) Description: The Potala Palace is the largest monumental structure in Tibet, covering 41 hectares (101 acres). It stands high above the Lhasa Valley and was built in the seventh century AD as a retreat for the local lord, Songtsen Gampo, and his bride Princess Wen Cheng. Thirteen storeys high and perched on a huge cliff face, it is highest palace. The palace complex is made up of two sections, the Red Palace and the White Palace, which together consist of 1000 rooms – bedrooms, scripture rooms, monks' living quarters and rooms containing fabulous stupas. The palace is the headquarters of the Dalai Lama and is a treasure house of traditional Tibetan culture. Contact Addresses: Tibet Tourism Bureau, Yuanlin Road, Lhasa, Tibet 85001, People’s Republic of China Tel: (0891) 633 5472 or 683 4315. Fax: (0891) 683 4632 or 983 4313. Transportation: Air: Gonggar International Airport, Bangda Airport. Road: Taxi: From various locations in Lhasa (the palace is located in the centre of Lhasa). Car: Chengdu-Lhasa Highway (from Chengdu); Lhasa-Zham Friendship Bridge-Kathmandu Highway (from Kathmandu, Nepal). Opening Times: Mon-Thurs 0930-1200. (Palace opening hours change frequently and travellers are advised to check with the tourist office before their visit). Admission Fees: RMBY70 (summer); RMB49 (winter). 
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