Potala Palace Square

[3] According to historical records, in 1961, Potala Palace was included in the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units.

[4] The Potala Palace Square is located in the central area of Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region.

The design of the square focuses on diversified functions, including sightseeing areas, gathering spaces and leisure and entertainment facilities.

It was officially opened in 1995, marking a new starting point for Lhasa to move towards modern urban planning.

[6] In order to preserve the historical relics in the square, the renovation project adopted the approach of "restoring the old as it was".

The water system renovation project around the Potala Palace is to divert water from the main canal at the intersection of Niangre Road and Dangre Road to supply Longwangtan Park, the Potala Palace Square Pool, the Panchen Lama Courtyard, the Tongniu Park, and the Norbulingka.

At night, the musical fountain of the Potala Palace Square is a popular tourist attraction in Lhasa.

The name of the monument was written by Comrade Jiang Zemin, then General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

The abstract design inspired by Mount Everest symbolizes the great journey of the peaceful liberation of Tibet.

Its unique shape and inscription design show a solemn sense of coexistence with heaven and earth.

[15] The Potala Palace Square is not only a cultural landmark of the Tibet Autonomous Region, but also a concentrated embodiment of the achievements of Chinese economic reform.

It is the first choice for citizens to relax, gather and celebrate, and it also shows the unique charm and development achievements of Lhasa to the world.Whether overlooking the majestic Potala Palace or strolling beside the fountain in the square, every visitor can feel the shock and beauty of the fusion of history and modernity here.