Tibet Peaceful Liberation Monument
The 37-metre granite monument on Potala square, its abstract mountain-peak form inscribed in Tibetan and Chinese to mark the 1951 agreement. It anchors the southern end of the square facing the palace.
Overview
Quick facts about Tibet Peaceful Liberation Monument
The 37-metre granite monument on Potala square, its abstract mountain-peak form inscribed in Tibetan and Chinese to mark the 1951 agreement. It anchors the southern end of the square facing the palace.
| Type | Memorial |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.3 hours |
| Opening hours | Open all day |
| Good to know | The 37-metre monument on Potala square, its abstract mountain-and-peak form marking the 1951 agreement in Tibetan and Chinese inscriptions |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Taxi drop-off: Potala square southern edge
- Bus: City buses along Beijing Middle Road to the Potala square stops
Hotels near Tibet Peaceful Liberation Monument
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