The Jokhang Temple, Tibetans’ spiritual center, is an architectural gem in Lhasa. The temple features stunning paintings and Buddha sculptures in various poses across chapels, halls, and corridors, with details from China, India, Nepal, and Tibet. Potala Palace is the UNESCO landmark that dominates Lhasa’s skyline. Potala, with its red and white palaces accessed via gigantic stairways, combines the features of a temple and a fortification.