Lhagyari Palace

29°03′56″N 92°11′37″E / 29.065605°N 92.193665°E / 29.065605; 92.193665 Lhagyari Palace (Chinese: 拉加里王宫; Tibetan: ལྷ་རྒྱ་རི་ཕོ་བྲང་), situated in Qusum County, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, is a historic fortress-palace complex dating to the 13th century. Built by the Lhagyari dynasty, descendants of the ancient Tibetan kings, it served as a political and cultural center until the mid-20th century. The palace's architecture integrates Tibetan and Han Chinese influences, featuring a multi-tiered structure with stone foundations, rammed-earth walls, and intricately carved wooden beams. Its design strategically utilizes the mountainous terrain, with watchtowers and courtyards layered along the slopes for defense and climatic adaptation.

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