How to minimize expenses when traveling to Potala Palace in Tibet?

Give you a trip to save money and dry goods. This time it is the Potala Palace in Tibet. In order to reduce the budget as much as possible, I chose to travel in the off-season, after the Eleventh Golden Week! Choose the right tourist season: avoid the peak season, especially from May to 10, because this period is the peak period of tourism in Tibet and the price level is high.

You can consider traveling in the off-season or seasonal transition, so you can enjoy lower prices. From June to August, the prices of tour groups and air tickets hotels will increase (some tour groups have a large increase). This is also normal. If you have a student ID card, be sure to bring it, which will save some money. The price in Lhasa is relatively high, so prepare more budgets before you go! ! !

If you want to see the night view of Potala Palace, you can choose Wang Yaoshan and youth hotels around Potala Palace Square, such as

Lausanne House: I live here. I wake up slowly in the morning with the cries of birds and cattle and sheep. My boss keeps two lovely kittens in his yard and watches them lazily bask in the sun at noon.

PS: The boss is a lovely uncle and very emotional. There are many different kinds of flowers in the front yard ~ a place suitable for my sister to take pictures. Of course, cafes and restaurants are also essential. The room comes standard with a fully intelligent toilet and millet appliances, which makes the stay experience excellent.

Choose economical accommodation: choose economical homestays, inns or youth hostels, which are more affordable than high-end hotels. I live in Barkhor Street. I may be lucky because I went in the off-season. I bought a bed, 40 yuan/night, but the innkeeper had many single rooms available, so he let me live in a single room directly. The environment is super good!

Breakfast: I ate on the first floor of an independent single-family house. Personally, I feel good. Stir-fried cold dishes and other staple foods are fresh and don't step on the pit. It won't be tiring to walk from the last building No.6 to the restaurant. It's okay!

Service: It may be because of the language barrier that communication is a bit laborious. The travel agency booked me a room, but the date of registration at the front desk was wrong … I almost didn't have a house … alas …

Features: There is a large open space in the middle of the hotel, and outdoor barbecues, bonfires and dances are very lively at night.

Nearby attractions: There are some famous attractions near Jinyong Youth Hostel, such as Bu Danart Temple, Teddy Temple and downtown Kathmandu.

If you want to be lively and eat more delicious food, you can go near Tuanjie New Village in Barkhor Street.

Ask local people for recommendations: You can consult local people for accommodation suggestions on local forums or social media platforms for Tibet tourism. They may recommend some cheap but good quality accommodation.

Lamian Noodles in Lanzhou: Lamian Noodles in Lanzhou is a classic China cuisine. You can find some Lamian Noodles shops in Lanzhou near Potala Palace. These stores usually provide fast service and affordable prices.

Also, eating is not a small expense. Give you some delicious and cheap Amway!

Barbecue stalls: On the streets around Potala Palace, you may find some stalls selling kebabs. Barbecues here are usually affordable and varied, and they are favorite snacks of local people.

Tibetan Restaurant: Explore Tibetan restaurants near Potala Palace and try some local traditional dishes such as buttered tea and Ciba. Although the price may be higher, you can experience the authentic Tibetan flavor.

Public transport: The public transport lines in Lhasa have a wide coverage, and there are two special tourist lines, L 1L2. In addition to cash, you can also use the "China UnionPay Express" scan code to pay the fare.

Taxi: The starting price of taxis in Lhasa is 10 yuan. Because the downtown area of Lhasa is small, the basic starting price can get you where you want to go.

One day in Lhasa 15 yuan can rent a battery car, which is very convenient.

Traveling to Tibet without a car is very troublesome, so most people will choose carpooling/chartered car to save money and effort. A 7-day, 6-night trip to Tibet only costs 3,000 yuan, and the fare+accommodation+driver+tickets+meals+insurance is super cost-effective!