4A Tourism Area
Potala Palace
布达拉宫
Tibet, Lhasa★ 4.7·29.6036°N, 91.1137°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
2-3 hours
Rating
4.7 / 5.0
About Potala Palace
A significant religious and cultural site in Lhasa, Tibet, featuring historic temples, shrines, and centuries of spiritual tradition. • The iconic hilltop palace of the Dalai Lamas and a UNESCO World Heritage site. • The White and Red Palaces with immens...
Highlights
• The iconic hilltop palace of the Dalai Lamas and a UNESCO World Heritage site. • The White and Red Palaces with immense thangkas and stupa tombs.
Suggested Route
Reserve tickets online in advance, enter via the main gate, climb to the Great West Hall, the Panchen/Stupa halls and exit; allow 2-3 h. Note steep stairs and no photos inside.
Food & Lodging
Lhasa city offers Tibetan noodles (thenthuk), yak meat and butter tea; many hotels from budget to 5-star.
Facilities
Bag storage, restrooms, water dispensers, a guide desk and audio guide; strict security and limited wheelchair access.
Travel Tips
1、“布达拉宫官网”售票系统恢复使用，游客可在官网上完成身份证绑定的电子门票，无需现场预约，也无需提前换票，凭身份证就可进入景点参观。2、经布达拉宫管理处研究决定：自2019年7月21日开始实行门票提前一天预约制，届时请各位游客带齐相关有效证件到布达拉宫门票预定处预约第二天的门票。售票点位于布宫内部，购票凭证上有标注的时间，逾期即为作废。3、进入布宫之前将会接受严格的安检，禁止携带管制刀具，易燃易
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Opening Hours
08:00-16:30
Getting There
In Lhasa (no metro); nearest HSR: Lhasa Railway Station (~10 km); nearest airport: Lhasa Gonggar Airport (~60 km).
Reservation
Advance booking REQUIRED (up to 10 days ahead) via 'Potala Palace Official Platform' WeChat mini-program; no same-day tickets; ticket CNY 200/100 (peak/off); face verification.
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Address
Lasa City Chengguan District Beijingzhong Road No. 35
