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Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, rises above the city with its massive white walls, tiered red and gold upper levels, and long staircases leading up the hillside.

Map of East and Central Asia highlighting the location of Potala Palace in southwestern China with a red star labeled Potala Palace, indicating its status as a World Heritage Site. The map includes surrounding countries such as India, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia, Russia, and Japan, and features a small inset globe showing the site's position within Asia.

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Lhasa, Tibet: Potala Palace

Lhasa, Tibet, China: Potala Palace

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Tsuglagkhang Temple

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