Potala Palace: Treasure Hall to Open Next YearPublished : 3:53 A.M. EST, Aug 3, 2007 According to the Administrative Office of Potala Palace, the Treasure Hall has already been decided to open next year, when many rare ancient cultural relics and Tibetan objects will be displayed.
The Treasure Hall, located in the Zhol City (Snow City) below the Potala Palace, is rebuilt from an ancient aristocratic residence. It is said that Potala stores many seals, gold and jade volumes of books, gold tablets and other valuables bestowed by the emperors of ancient Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) and the central government of Republic of China. Many other Tibetan objects such as classic Tibetan books, Buddhist statues, Thangkas, and Buddhist objects, can also be rarely seen. In addition, another ancient building 'Big Granary' in the Zhol City that used to provide food for the Dalai Lamas will also be opened next year.  Related News:· Tibet Weather to Become Better This Week - 2:31 A.M. EST, Jan 22, 2008 · Tibetan Bus Tickets are Enough during Chinese … - 0:55 A.M. EST, Jan 17, 2008 · Qinghai-Tibet Railway Company to Change Ticket … - 1:18 A.M. EST, Jan 16, 2008 · Lhasa-Katmandu Coach Resumed on Jan 15th - 1:16 A.M. EST, Jan 16, 2008 · Lhasa Transportation: Taxi to Charge by Meter … - 2:46 A.M. EST, Jan 7, 2008 · Tibet to Build Four Hot Travel Routes - 2:15 A.M. EST, Jan 4, 2008 · Tibet Weather Forecast: Cold Air, Heavy Wind to … - 2:47 A.M. EST, Dec 20, 2007 · Air Routes between Guangzhou and Lhasa, … - 2:31 A.M. EST, Dec 14, 2007 · Tibet Bus Fares to Remain the Same during 2008 … - 7:54 P.M. EST, Dec 9, 2007 · China-Nepal Direct Coach to Recover Next Year - 2:03 A.M. EST, Nov 26, 2007 |
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