Lhasa, a city with centuries of history, lies in a valley, with the Lhasa River flowing right through it. The Potala Palace in Lhasa, the palace complex, Norbulingka and Jokhang Temple were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as the "Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa." From Beijing East Road westward, modern landmark buildings – such as the Xizang Museum and the Xizang Grand Theater – stand out together in the urban landscape. In Lhasa, every gaze is a dialogue with time that spans a thousand years.