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China and Vietnam Attractions
The Potala Palace is a landmark of Lhasa and Lama Buddism. It
is a 13 storey and 1000 rooms' palace and once winter residenc e
of the Dalai Lama. The construction of the present structure began
during the reign of the fifth Dalai Lama in 1645 and took more
than 50 years to complete.
This architectural wonder of the world is built on the
escarpments of Red Hill and rises more than 300 metres, above the
valley floor. The awesome Potala can be seen from all directions
for miles around. Built between 1645 and 1693, the Potala remained
the centre of political and religious power for the Dalai Lama.
The round towers outside are believed to be fortifications, which
according to a legend are really wings that will fly the Potala to
safety from a future, devastating flood.[read
more]
The region of Kunming is thought to have been inhabited for
about 30,000 years. Zhuangqiao established the Dian
kingdom on the eastern bank of Lake Dian 2000 years ago. The town
of Tuodong on the northern bank of Lake Dian was built at the
early period of the Tang Dynasty (618AD-907AD). Since the Yuan
Dynasty (1206AD-1368AD), Kunming has been the capital of Yunnan
Province. Now 25 ethnic Groups are living in Kunming, including
the Han, Yi, Miao, Bai, Zhuang, Dai, Naxi, Hani, and Lisu.
Historic relics and tourist attractions are the Dizang Temple,
the old Yunnan Army School, the golden hall of the Taihe Palace,
the Green lake, the Yuantong Temple, Xishan Park, Lake Dian, the
Daguan Building, the Black Dragon Pond, and the Qiongzhu Temple.[read
more]
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