The Potala Palace served as the seat of the Dalai Lamas and the Tibetan government for centuries. Since China's annexation of the region, it has also become a major tourist attraction. Photo: Getty ...

BEIJING — Chinese authorities have closed Tibet’s famed Potala Palace after a minor outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in the Himalayan region. The action underscores China’s continued adherence to its ...

An impressive display of Tibetan pride, Potala Palace is truly a royal sight. The palace was formerly home to the Dalai Lama. Sitting atop Red Mountain, travelers come from all over the world to ...

It's hard to miss Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This grand, imposing structure stands more than 12,000 feet above sea level on Marpo-ri, or Red Hill, in the middle of central Lhasa.

LHASA, Tibet -- Tourism is booming in the Tibet Autonomous Region as more Chinese travel in-country because of the coronavirus pandemic, posing risks to the region's fragile environment and historic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People ride scooters past the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. (Aritz Parra / Associated Press) Chinese authorities ...