Why the Potala Palace is called the world's sweetest palace？

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-08 16:55

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Did you know the walls of the Potala Palace in Lhasa are actually sweet? The white paint is made with milk and sugar, while the red paint contains brown sugar. This unique painting tradition is a lively and lovely ritual that has earned the Potala Palace its nickname "the world's sweetest palace".

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