Do soldiers in Potala Palace need to book tickets?

Need. According to the information from official website of Lhasa Tourism Bureau, in order to relieve the pressure of Potala Palace and meet the needs of tourists, two tour routes have been opened in the scenic spot, and soldiers also need to reserve tickets. Make an online reservation for the tour route 1, and the daily pre-sale time is 8:30 am. Ticket price in 200 yuan, people over 60 years old or with disability certificate, student ID card and military ID card can be half price. Make an on-site reservation to visit Route 2, the fare is 100 yuan, and the distribution time is from 9:00 am to the end of pre-sale. Older people over 60 years old or holding disability certificates, student ID cards and military personnel can enjoy half price.