Potala Palace Travel Guide

The Potala Palace is a characteristic ancient building full of humanistic temperament. It is also the world's top human civilization heritage site. It has unparalleled extraordinary status and significance. It is also one of the most famous ancient architectural palaces in my country. 1. Let me share with you the latest information about the Potala Palace. 1. Ticket purchase guide

Method 1: Purchase tickets on site (there are 2,300 tickets per day, about 700 for individual tourists)

If you buy tickets in the off-season (November 1st to April 30th of the following year), you don’t have to worry about not having tickets. But if it is in the peak season, you need to pay special attention. You need to go to the site to make an appointment one day in advance (you can make an appointment on the 1st for 2 No., but you cannot make an appointment for the next day on the 3rd. At the west gate, you can collect the ticket purchase voucher for the next day's tickets with your ID card. Each person can receive 4 ticket purchase vouchers with their ID card (one voucher can register 4 people, and You must have one in person. The ticket purchase voucher indicates the time of purchase and visit the next day. If you miss it, the ticket purchase voucher will be invalid. Generally speaking, if you make an appointment in the morning, the visit time will be in the morning, and if you make an appointment in the afternoon, the visit time will be. In the afternoon. However, due to the large number of people during tourist peaks such as Golden Week, it is recommended to queue up at the west gate of the Bu Palace early in the morning. Otherwise, once the number of reservations is full, you will have to wait until the next day to make a reservation. Special reminder: You must bring your reservation voucher when purchasing tickets. and the proof of identity presented when making the reservation.

Method 2: Official website ticket purchase address (www.potalapalace.cn)

Purchase electronic tickets bound to your ID card through the official website, no need to be on site. There is no need to exchange tickets in advance for reservations. You can visit through various gates with your ID card.

Official website ticket purchase page

Method 3: Purchase tickets via travel app

Since tickets cannot be reserved on site and cannot be obtained on the official website, we can purchase tickets through major apps, but the purchase price will be relatively expensive

Method 4: Join a tour group.

Note: ① Discounted fares will continue to be implemented for religious people. Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge, children over 1.2 meters are half-price, and those with teacher IDs and student IDs can enjoy half-price discounts, 60- Seniors aged 69 and above are admitted free of charge; senior citizens aged 70 and above are admitted free of charge; religious Tibetans are admitted free of charge on Children's Day and soldiers on Army Day.

②Potala Palace opening hours: 9:00-15:00

③Ticket price: low season (November 1st - April 30th 100/person) peak season (May 1st - October 30th 200/person per day

Special Tips

1. When visiting the Potala Palace, you need to follow all the taboos of Tibetan Buddhism: you cannot wear hats and sunglasses after entering the main hall, especially no skirts. Visitors wearing skirts will be required to put on pants before entering. They are not allowed to take pictures in the hall, and they are not allowed to step on the threshold with their feet.

2. You will be subject to strict security checks when entering the Potala Palace, and knives and tools are controlled. Inflammable and explosive items, liquid drinks, etc. are not allowed to be brought in, and large bags may also be required to be opened for inspection.

3. Please solve the convenience problem before entering the Potala Palace, because it will be done from the moment you enter the door. There are toilets on the right side of Deyangxia Square when you go to the ticket office, and the visit lasts about 30-40 minutes

4. There are two good places to take pictures of the Potala Palace: 1. Potala Palace The Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck on the southwest side (can take panoramic shots), and the artificial lake on the south side of Potala Palace Square (can take reflections). There are no toilets along the way.

5. After entering the main entrance of the Potala Palace, there is only a security check. To get to the real ticket office, you need to walk up many steps. People with poor physical strength may have to walk for half an hour. Therefore, you must set aside time and do not miss the ticket purchase time marked on the ticket purchase voucher.

2. Entry method

There are three doors that are usually open in the Potala Palace. Individual visitors generally enter at the main entrance, and group ticket visitors generally enter at the east gate. Attention!! And each person only has one hour of viewing time in the Potala Palace!! All groups come down from the north gate after finishing the visit. If you go to the main entrance, you can get off at Bu Palace Post Office or Bu Palace White Tower (West Gate), and then walk to the main entrance. If you go to the west gate, you can get off near the east parking lot of Zongjiao Lukang Park, or get off at Bu Palace Post Office , and then walk to the east gate. After the visit, go out from the west gate of the Potala Palace and go down the hillside to the main entrance of the Potala Palace. There are not many restaurants around the Potala Palace. If you want to experience the local food. After the visit, you can go to the foot of the mountain behind the Potala Palace to experience the food life of pilgrims. There are good jelly, Tibetan noodles, sweet tea, etc.

Must-visit check-in places around the Potala Palace:< /p>

View the Potala Palace from the front in the Potala Palace Square, take pictures of the back of the 50-yuan RMB from the Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck, take pictures of the reflection of the Bu Palace in Longwangtan Park, and the night view of the Bu Palace and the route around the Bu Palace are not to be missed.

Tips:

On the way to the Potala Palace, some tourists from the mainland will be excited and curious when they see the police checking. Remember not to take pictures of them, otherwise the consequences will be serious. If you have time, it is recommended to go around the Potala Palace clockwise to see the lives of those who worship and pray every day. You can also experience the life of the residents of Syracuse. Taking a panoramic view of the Potala Palace: the hill across the road is recognized as the best choice. Many of the photos we saw with the two white towers in the foreground are from here.

The sign of the hill is that there are two signal towers, which are guarded by dedicated personnel. They are open from 6:30 to 18:00 in summer and charge 2 yuan per person.

3. Precautions related to altitude sickness

After entering the plateau area from the sea level area, due to the low atmospheric pressure of the plateau, the thin air, low oxygen partial pressure, coupled with the cold and dry conditions, in different conditions At high altitudes, the human body will experience a series of symptoms of varying degrees, known as altitude sickness. When entering an altitude of 3000M for the first time, the human body may experience altitude sickness, such as dizziness, headache, etc. The use of drugs, comprehensive exercise and other methods can help to adapt to the altitude and adapt to the plateau's hypoxic environment. Ascending to higher altitudes, some symptoms of some people with good health and strong adaptability have been alleviated.

After the altitude exceeds 3900M, the lower the oxygen partial pressure in the atmosphere is, the greater the degree of hypoxia in the body will be. The occurrence of altitude sickness is related to many factors, such as the physical condition at the time, the amount of exercise, the environment at the time, etc. If possible, take rhodiola rosea 7-10 days before departure to help the body lay a foundation for prevention. Taking Lanyang tablets will help your body adapt, and once you get used to it, the problem won't be a big deal.