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Life advice: You must visit the Potala Palace in winter!

As a landmark building in Lhasa, the Potala Palace is a must-see attraction in Tibet❗Quickly save this winter travel guide📝! 🏯Attraction: Potala Palace 📍Address: No. 35, Beijing Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region 🚌Transportation: The scenic spot is located in Lhasa city. Many bus routes can reach it, costing 1 yuan per trip. 💁‍♀️Reservation method: Log in to the "Potala Palace Official Ticket Reservation System" to make online reservations at least one day in advance. 🎒Preparation before trip: 🌨Climate characteristics: In Lhasa from February to March, the days are warm and the nights are cold, with a large temperature difference between day and night. Pay attention to keeping warm. ⛰️Altitude sickness: Altitude sickness may be more pronounced in winter. It is recommended to prepare in advance, such as taking Rhodiola. 🧥Clothing: Thermal underwear, sweaters, down jackets, hats, scarves, gloves and other warm clothing are essential. Choose non-slip and warm shoes. 🎀Other: Sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm and other sun protection products, as well as thermos cups, commonly used medicines, etc. ♻️Potala Palace Travel Guide: 🕰Opening hours: 09:00-16:00 (last entry at 15:40) 🎫Ticket price: 100 yuan/person during the off-season. 💃Travel route: Enter from the east gate and visit the White Palace, Red Palace, monks' dormitories, etc., in turn, and finally exit from the west gate. 💁‍♀️Itinerary recommendation: Day 1: Adapt to the plateau Arrive in Lhasa and check in to the hotel to rest In the evening, go to Barkhor Street to experience Tibetan culture and taste Tibetan food Day 2: Explore the Potala Palace 🔼Morning: Visit the Potala Palace. It is recommended to hire a tour guide. The tour takes about 2-3 hours. 🔽Afternoon: Go to the Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck to take a panoramic view of the Potala Palace, then visit the Potala Palace Square and the Tibet Peaceful Liberation Monument. Day 3: Experience Tibetan Buddhism 🔼Morning: Visit the Jokhang Temple and experience the atmosphere of Tibetan Buddhism. 🔽Afternoon: Go to Sera Monastery or Drepung Monastery to watch the debate. Day 4: Leave Lhasa Go to the airport or train station according to the flight or train schedule. ⚠️Precautions: Photography and video recording are prohibited inside the palace It is forbidden to carry dangerous goods such as flammable and explosive materials and controlled knives. No smoking, spitting, or littering. Respect local religious customs and keep quiet. 🧆Food recommendations: ✅Tibetan food: Tibetan noodles, sweet tea, yak meat, tsampa, butter tea, etc. ✅Nepalese food: Nepalese curry, Nepalese dumplings, etc. ✅Other: Sichuan cuisine, halal food, etc. 🏨Accommodation recommendations: 🔸Near Barkhor Street: Convenient for sightseeing, with a variety of choices. 🔸Near the Potala Palace: Quiet environment, suitable for rest. 🔸Near the Lhasa River: Beautiful scenery, suitable for walks. 🚘Traffic guide: ✈️Airplane: Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, about 60 km away from the city. 🚂Train: Lhasa Railway Station, about 10 km away from the city. 🚖Urban transportation: taxis, buses, tricycles, etc. 🎀Friendly reminder: The Potala Palace is a sacred place, please be respectful Protect cultural relics, do not touch murals and Buddha statues Pay attention to sun protection and warmth in plateau areas Keep your personal belongings safe and pay attention to safety 🏞Other attractions recommended: ✅Namtso: Namtso is frozen for thousands of miles in winter, with magnificent scenery. ✅Yamdrok Lake: The lake water of Yamdrok Lake is azure blue in winter, complementing the snow-capped mountains. ✅Nyingchi: February-March is the season when peach blossoms bloom in Nyingchi, and the scenery is charming.
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Posted: Feb 24, 2025
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