5A Tourism Area
Designated 2013
Potala Palace
拉萨市布达拉宫景区
Tibet, Lhasa★ 4.7Designated 2013·29.6554°N, 91.1176°E
Ticket Price
CNY 133; CNY 246; CNY 261
Duration
3 to 4 hours
Rating
4.7 / 5.0
Designated
2013
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; the White and Red Palaces; the tombs of past Dalai Lamas; vast murals (UNE...
Highlights
The iconic hilltop palace of the Dalai Lamas; the White and Red Palaces; the tombs of past Dalai Lamas; vast murals (UNESCO).
Suggested Route
Enter from the foot, ascend the steps to the palace, tour the chapels and tombs, then exit downhill; allow 2-3 hours.
Food & Lodging
Tibetan tsampa, yak meat and butter tea; stay in Lhasa city.
Facilities
Timed-entry tickets, restrooms; no vehicles to the top, many stairs - limited accessibility, oxygen advised.
Travel Tips
Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.
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Opening Hours
Generally open 8:00-17:00 daily. Some temples open earlier for morning worship.
Getting There
No metro in Lhasa; ~65 km from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (airport bus/shuttle ~1h); Lhasa Railway Station ~? km; city bus/taxi to Potala.
Reservation
Advance online reservation required via WeChat mini-program '布达拉宫官方平台'/potalapalace.cn (book up to 10 days ahead, no same-day tickets; real-name + face recognition).
Ticket Price
CNY 133; CNY 246; CNY 261
Address
Lasa City Chengguan District Beijingzhong Road No. 35
