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You can get free tickets to the Potala Palace on the same day with your ID card for five months. Why do you do this?

In recent days, the Potala Palace’s policy of exempting tickets has been a hot topic on Weibo. While many netizens sighed that it was great, they also expressed their doubts. After all, in the past, the Potala Palace was not free of charge, and even limited the number of tourists. In fact, the decision to make tickets free is easy to understand. Tourism has a great role in promoting Tibet's economy. The Tibet Tourism Bureau launched this policy to promote the development of local tourism.

The notice issued by the Potala Palace states that from October 15, 2019 to March 15, 2020, admission to the Potala Palace is completely free. Tourists who want to visit the Potala Palace can visit the Potala Palace for free by making a reservation on the same day. There is no need to make an appointment online. Users can go directly to the entrance of the Potala Palace with their ID cards to get tickets to visit. Not only does the Potala Palace have policies to benefit tourists, but local travel agencies, tourist attractions, and even airlines in Tibet have some corresponding preferential policies.

In Tibet, not only temple scenic spots, but also all state-owned AAA scenic spots, including AAA and above, are open for free. There is no need to buy tickets. Tourists can visit all scenic spots for free; those below AAA, including Those non-state-owned scenic spots also have corresponding discounts on tickets for tourists. This time's scenic spot discounts cover a wide range of areas: Yak Museum, Samye, Sakya Ancient City, Mount Everest, etc. are all on this discount list.

Tibet’s discounts this time are unprecedentedly powerful, and the scope of discounts is so wide that it can be said that it has never appeared before. If you have a Tibetan complex, or are friends who have always longed for Tibet, you must seize the opportunity.