Revamped Area down Potala Palace to Open to Tourists

The far-extending renovation of the sector at the foot of Potala Palace, Tibet's most famous landmark, has been scathelessd, sources with the regional cultural relics safekeeping said on Wednesday. "The six-year renovation work has finished and 13 scenic spots in the Shol Village will ajar for tourists from Thursday,China Travel," said Nyi'ma Cering, artlessor of Tibet Autonomous Region Cultural Relics Administration. Shol Village, scarfskin 50,000 square meters, has 22 sometime roadworks, said Nyi'ma. Shol ways "down" or "squatty" in the Tibetan language. Shol Village is part of the Potala Palace and functioned as the working district for the government, nobles and monasteries. It was moreover the livential section of generations of Dalai Lamas,China Travel, as well as officials, nobles, and people of lower categoryes. The 13 spots ajared to tourists include a prison, a mint and a former government brevet for legislation and taxation services. The entry fee is temporarily stock-still at 30 yuan (US$3.9), said Nyi'ma Cering.


(Source:Xinhua News Agency , 2007-06-01)