Yaowang Mountain

This is a place you must check in when you come to Lhasa. It is what you call an Internet celebrity attraction now. In fact, it is not a tourist attraction. It has several towers in the middle of the road. There is a three-story observation deck on one side of the road. You can take a picture of the same image on the back of the 50-yuan RMB. Although it is off-season, there are still endless guests coming and going, holding up 50 yuan and snapping a circle of friends. Everyone says that this is the best angle to view the Potala Palace. Well, it's good. If you are in a hurry, just come here to take a look. If you are not in a hurry, you will find that different angles of the Potala Palace exude charm, a 360-degree building without dead ends. The peak season here may charge 2-10 yuan. Don't worry about the 10 yuan. It is worth a trip, especially in the early morning. In winter, the sun starts its work at 8 o'clock in the morning in Lhasa. At this time, you will see the sky slowly blue, and the mountains in the distance begin to change light and shadow until they are all lit up. The sun on the eastern mountain is getting bigger little by little. It is not the sunrise in the past, but it changes from golden to dazzling. It is also very dedicated and ordinary beauty once a day. The Potala Palace, illuminated by the sun, begins to have a golden border. If you don't learn photography well, you will not be able to capture the golden-rimmed Potala Palace. But you can feel it with your heart and look at it carefully, and you can remember its dazzling appearance.

Yaowang Mountain is located at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters. Like the Potala Palace, its location is close to the Potala Palace, and the distance between the two places is also very close.

The viewing platform at Yaowang Mountain is one of the best places to take photos of the Potala Palace.

Climbing up to the observation deck, the picturesque Potala Palace comes into view. The small observation deck is crowded with people, all wanting to take photos exactly like the one on the 50-yuan RMB note.

My hands are cramping from all this, so I can only take this shot.

First of all, the two pictures that Fengwo posted are actually now called Thousand Buddha Cliff or Thousand Buddha Pagoda. Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck is at the White Pagoda at the west gate of Potala Palace (the legendary back of the 50-yuan note). Rupu Rock Temple is close to Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck, right next to Potala Palace Square. The Thousand Buddha Pagoda (sometimes also called Thousand Buddha Cliff or Thousand Buddha Mountain) is on the other side of Yaowang Mountain. There is an entrance from Jiangsu Road and another entrance from Deji Road (probably opposite the Shanghai Building). In fact, the people who circumambulate the sutras enter from the entrance of Jiangsu Road and exit from the entrance of Deji Road. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck to the Thousand Buddha Pagoda (about 20 minutes if you walk slowly)

After coming out of the Potala Palace, I really couldn't walk anymore. It seemed that it took me longer to go down the mountain than to go up the mountain because it was so hard on my legs and the road was not easy to walk on. Yaowang Mountain was only separated from the Potala Palace by a road, but we still took a taxi and drove directly to the foot of the mountain. Yaowang Mountain is called "Jiabo Ri" in Tibetan, which means the mountain at the corner. It is on the right side of the Potala Palace and enshrines the Medicine King Bodhisattva. Now when we talk about Yaowang Mountain, we are referring more to the viewing platform in the mountain, because from here we can have a panoramic view of the Potala Palace, and the angle is very good.

........There is a small hill called Yaowang Mountain on the west side of the Potala Palace. There is a free viewing platform at the northeast foot of Yaowang Mountain and the northwest corner of the Prada Palace Square. Many tourists come here to take the same photo as the one on the back of the 50-yuan RMB. The viewing platform is free and staff are on duty. The opening hours are 9:30-18:00.

Yaowangshan Observation Deck is a great location for taking photos of the Potala Palace, and is also the location for taking photos of the Potala Palace on the back of the 50-yuan RMB note. There will be more people at sunset. It is free and open all day. The reference time is 30 minutes.

In the evening, we came to the Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck on the west side of the Potala Palace. This is the angle on the 50-yuan note and is also the most popular shooting spot for photography enthusiasts, so the small observation deck is always crowded. Old masters grabbed the best camera positions with their cameras, and tourists took pictures with 50-yuan notes.

Standing on the wall of the Potala Palace, you can see Yaowang Mountain at a glance. Yaowang Mountain is beautiful and eye-catching. The Tibetan name of Yaowang Mountain is "Jiabo Ri", which means "mountain of the corner". It is 3725 meters above sea level. There are two famous landscapes on this mountain, Chalalupu Grottoes and Qianfo Cliff Scenic Area. There used to be a Tibetan medical school on the mountain. Standing in the Potala Palace, the main building of Yaowang Mountain is attached to the mountain. The maroon decoration color of Chalalupu Grottoes is clearly visible. It is the temple where ordinary people worship Buddha devoutly.

The best photo location for the Potala Palace! There is a viewing platform on Yaowang Mountain, southwest of the front of the Potala Palace, where you can take photos of the Potala Palace from the same angle as the one on the 50-yuan RMB note. Remember to bring your 50-yuan note with you!

Yaowang Mountain is called a mountain, but it is actually very short. I didn't feel anything after climbing it in one breath, but some friends said they were a little out of breath. I tried several times but still couldn't take a perfect photo. So that's it. Many people will choose to come at sunrise and sunset, and the photos taken with the sun are so beautiful, but people like me who are lazy can only take photos of the sun at noon.

The Yaowangshan Observation Deck on the west side of the square is only two stories high, but it is still quite strenuous to climb the plateau for the first time. Inside is the filming location of the famous 50 Yuan RMB note, so let’s go for the splicing style.

Yaowang Mountain on the west side of the square is a popular photo spot.

When you climb up Yaowang Mountain, you will see many people posing for photos holding up 50-yuan RMB notes, because the perspective of the Potala Palace on the back is from the perspective of Yaowang Mountain.



You will also meet many people who are traveling and taking photos on Yaowang Mountain. They are wearing all kinds of colorful costumes and leaving their images in front of the Potala Palace.



In addition, Yaowang Mountain overlooks the Potala Palace Square and the traffic in front of the Potala Palace, so it is also an excellent location for night scene photography. Of course, if you want to find a good camera position, you still have to go up the mountain in advance.



To take night photos, you have to wait for the lights of the Potala Palace to be turned on. Generally, the time is determined by the time of sunset and darkness. In May, the sunset time is after 8:30 and the lights are turned on around 9:20.



There were so many people on the top of the mountain that I only had enough space to set up my octopus camera and take slow shutter shots. However, the wind was very strong, and after I came back, I realized that a lot of the images were blurry...

I checked online and it showed that tickets were free, but actually they cost 20 yuan per person, and that's only for people dressed like tourists. The contact number on China-TravelNote was also answered by the person who collected tickets. He was vague when I asked about tickets, and then he just hung up the phone. Friends who are going there should understand the situation in advance.

Yaowang Mountain is called "Jiabo Ri" in Tibetan, which means "mountain of the corner". It is located on the right side of the Potala Palace, with an altitude of 3,725 meters. Standing in the Potala Palace Square, you can take a picture of Yaowang Mountain. A brief explanation:

1. Yaowang Mountain is quite long, but we usually go to the Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck. Opposite the entrance is the Baita Bus Station, which can be reached by taking bus No. 8, 13, 17, 34, or 35.

2. There are three floors in the observation deck. You can take a background photo for 50 RMB. When I went to the observation deck, I didn’t pay any fees. I personally think it’s free.

3. Yaowang Mountain has not only a viewing platform, but also the White Pagoda of Yaowang Mountain, Chalalupu Grotto Temple, Yaowang Mountain Stone Carvings, Daodeng Dawa and Kangyur Pagoda, etc. You can visit them if you have enough time.

4. There is a small cave temple on the east side of Yaowang Mountain, which is Chalalupu. It has been well preserved for more than a thousand years. The light in the cave is dim and it relies entirely on ghee lamps for lighting. If you go to see it, don't forget to bring a headlamp;

5. There is a Thousand Buddha Cliff at the southernmost end of Yaowang Mountain. Thousands of Buddha statues of all sizes are carved on the huge cliff. There are many families carving Mani stones nearby. During religious festivals, a large number of Tibetans will come to worship. Those who are physically fit can go there by themselves.

Yaowang Mountain Qianfo Cliff has a forest coverage rate of over 97%, with nearly a thousand species of plants and animals and more than 400 kinds of precious Chinese medicinal materials. The dense distribution of medicinal materials and the variety of varieties are amazing, so it is named "Yaowang Mountain".

It is suitable to go in the morning, it is still very photogenic, and you must go early, otherwise it will not be good if there are too many people

The shooting location of the 50-yuan RMB note and a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities.

You can walk to Yaowang Mountain from the Potala Palace Square. This is where the RMB 50 video was filmed and many people come here to check in.

The viewing platform of Yaowang Mountain offers a view of the White Pagoda and the Potala Palace, and it is also the location where the pattern on the back of the 50-yuan RMB note was taken.

Another popular check-in spot at the Potala Palace in Lhasa!

Check in for RMB 50 and the view,

Where is the background image of the 50-yuan RMB note? The answer is revealed

I also came to check in at Yaowang Mountain, where the 50-yuan film was shot. Unfortunately, Yaowang Mountain and the square were closed, so I could only pretend to be at the foot of Yaowang Mountain.

The angle is correct, but the position is a bit low.

The ecological environment is good. After entering, I walked around and saw the scenery. It was spectacular and the air was very good. Finally, I went to climb the mountain and walk on the rope bridge. I was very satisfied.

Yaowang Mountain is located across the road from the Potala Palace, providing a great vantage point for photographing the Potala Palace and the pagoda at the same time.

I got up early to watch the sunrise at Yaowang Mountain. The weather forecast said the sunrise would be at 8:48, but in order to occupy a good position, I arrived at the second-floor viewing platform of Yaowang Mountain at 7:50. There were troops stationed behind Yaowang Mountain. At sunrise, slogans were chanted and military songs were loud.

I was going to go to Yaowang Mountain. Another boy from Fuzhou had never been to Yaowang Mountain, so we went together. Do you know how physically demanding it is to wrap yourself up tightly and then wear sunglasses that don't block out strong light to face the 50-yuan background and the Potala Palace? At first, I was wearing a hat, sunglasses and a mask, but when I was taking pictures, several uncles next to me kept saying that you should take off your hat and sunglasses to take pictures, so that you look better. I took them off obediently, but when I looked up, the light was really strong. Thank you to the boy from Fuzhou who took the picture for me. Of course, I took pictures for him too. Of course, I took pictures of him to make him look taller, so what does it mean that he took pictures of me as 1.4 meters tall? I reiterate for the ten thousandth time: the sky is really blue! I feel great. After climbing Potala Palace and Yaowang Mountain, my body did not feel uncomfortable. It seems that I have really adapted to the plateau climate.

We arrived in Lhasa in the afternoon of October 6 and took photos of the sunset over the Potala Palace at the classic scenic spot of Yaowang Mountain. The scene that had lingered in my dreams for many years finally came true.

The most magnificent architectural landscape photo of this trip was taken at sunset. Although this is a classic camera position that has been taken by countless people and is a bit poor, I am also very happy because this photo was taken by me and it is an eternal moment that I have "seen". Let this moment condense here and become a treasure of my memories.

Yaowang Mountain is the best angle to take photos of the Potala Palace, especially halfway up the mountain, where there is a viewing platform.

I came here with 50 yuan as a spare. The weather was not good. Every time I went to Yaowang Mountain to see the Potala Palace, the sky was gray.

I came to Yaowang Mountain early in the morning to watch the sunrise over the Potala Palace. There were a lot of people and it was difficult to get a photo spot. Unfortunately, the clouds were quite thick.

It was dusk when I returned to the Potala Palace. I walked to Yaowang Mountain, the southwest corner of the Potala Palace, and was panting heavily when I climbed up to the Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck. Well, I had to go slowly and avoid strenuous activities to avoid altitude sickness! There were many people taking photos here, and I had to wait in line to have a chance. But things didn't go as I wished. Before it was my turn, the management ordered me to leave at around 7 o'clock! I took two photos while everyone was packing up their tripods, which was a little comfort for my long wait.

Yaowang Mountain, opposite the Potala Palace, is the best place to view the Potala Palace. Now it is free. I was no exception and took a photo with the Potala Palace for 50 yuan.

No entrance fee is charged. It is the best place to take photos of the Potala Palace.

The main purpose is to go to the observation deck, facing the Potala Palace, and take photos.

Located diagonally opposite the Potala Palace, it is the best place to take photos of the Potala Palace. Unfortunately, after going up a few times, I only went to the place where I took photos of the Potala Palace and did not go any further up.

The 50-yuan background pattern was taken here

I especially want to walk hand in hand with you along Beijing Middle Road in Lhasa under the Potala Palace, and savor the charm of this city.

I wandered around with the crowd and arrived at Yaowang Mountain, which is the location where the back of the new version of the 50-yuan RMB was taken. Standing on the top of Yaowang Mountain and gazing at the Potala Palace, I felt that it was indeed spectacular and beautiful.

This is the spot to check in for 50 RMB

Let's go take some photos. Now that you're here, it would be a shame not to spend the 50 yuan.

The Yaowangshan Observation Deck is on the left side of the Palace Square. It used to cost 2 yuan. The picture on the back of the 50-yuan RMB note was taken from here.

Next to the Potala Palace Square. Tickets to the viewing platform are free, but you can take photos there with 50 RMB.

When I went to Tibet, I really hated Yaowang Mountain, because no matter what time it was, there were always so many people there... So, I never got up to take pictures of the so-called golden summit in the sun. When I wandered to Yaowang Mountain, it was already dark... I tried my best to grab a photo spot~ Anyway, I really couldn't squeeze past those old men and women, so I just took a few pictures and left, haha~

Yaowang Mountain is the best choice for appreciating the full view of the Potala Palace. Here you can not only see the White Pagoda connected to the dragon vein of Lhasa, but also the 50-yuan filming location. It is undoubtedly the best place to enjoy the sunset. Unfortunately, there were too many clouds that day, which blocked the sun, and there was no sacred scene of the sunset shining on the Potala Palace, which was a pity.

Yaowang Mountain is just opposite to the left of the Potala Palace, next to Baita, on the back of the 50-yuan RMB. Yaowang Mountain no longer charges admission. Because it is a place to check in, there are so many people that you need to queue up to take pictures! After coming down from Yaowang Mountain, walk 100 meters forward and you will reach the Potala Palace Square.

I accidentally captured a girl looking at the Potala Palace! When the beauty of different cultures and times are intertwined, the picture becomes richer and stronger.

It is free to climb Yaowang Mountain. The Potala Palace behind the 50-yuan RMB note was taken here.

Yaowang Mountain is the prototype of the back of the 50-yuan RMB note! A must-visit place in Lhasa! So prepare a 50-yuan note in advance to take a photo!

Tips: There are so many people taking photos at this spot, you have to grab the spot

This time I came to Yaowang Mountain, which is on the left side of the Potala Palace. This is the location where the back of the RMB 50 note was taken. When I arrived, there were already many tourists and photography enthusiasts on Yaowang Mountain. The weather was very good, and I could see the morning sun shining through the clouds, which was beautiful.

Yaowang Mountain is the location where the Potala Palace is photographed on the back of our 50-yuan banknote. In order to spell out the Potala Palace, I specially broke a 100-yuan note, but there were so many tourists on Yaowang Mountain that I finally squeezed in but couldn't spell it out.

It is said that this is the best angle to take photos of the Potala Palace. It’s a pity that there is no blue sky and white clouds.

I brought 50 with me, but unfortunately I couldn't get it right, it was windy and there were people waiting in line behind me.

Yaowangshan Observation Deck is a good place to take photos of the Potala Palace. After watching the night view of the Potala Palace, I quickly went to Yaowangshan Observation Deck to occupy a great position. When I arrived, a large group of people had already occupied the observation deck. Forget about the good position! I found a spot by taking advantage of the gaps... The security guards would drive people away after 10 o'clock, so we arrived in time.

Go to Yaowang Mountain to take a 50-yuan background photo. This is probably a must-visit spot for every tourist. There are a lot of people, and some uncles and aunts keep pushing you to the side. If you take a long time to take photos, you will be urged by others.

There are many couples taking wedding photos at Yaowang Mountain, and you can see the Potala Palace from another angle. You cannot wear skirts when you go up Yaowang Mountain. Anyway, try not to wear skirts when you arrive in Lhasa, because you are not allowed to wear them in temples. Otherwise, you can wear pants under your skirt.

Located opposite the Potala Palace, it is a good place to take photos of the Potala Palace.

At the foot of Yaowang Mountain, we looked at the lights on the Potala Palace from the side and it was still majestic and magnificent!

Yaowang Mountain is the shooting point for the 50-yuan RMB ticket. It is said that the ticket used to cost 2 yuan? It is located on the west side opposite the Potala Palace, a short flight of stairs on the road. It is most famous for the viewing platform on the hillside. Many blockbusters were born from here. Everyone is vying for the position to take pictures. Of course, I am no exception. I took a photo of the back of the 50-yuan RMB ticket at the same position and with the same background.

This is the best angle to take photos of the 50-yuan RMB ticket, so the viewing platform is crowded with people. The roadside at the foot of Yaowang Mountain is filled with many stones, on which are placed some small Mani stones, which is also a way for Tibetans to make pilgrimages.

The night view is really beautiful. There are so many people on Yaowang Mountain. Risking being pushed down the mountain, I still tried my best to find the scene of Potala in my mind.

Yaowang Mountain is the location where the Potala Palace on the back of the 50-yuan banknote of the fifth set of RMB was photographed.

Tips: It is recommended to take a few photos at Yaowang Mountain, which is also a 50 RMB shooting location. The magnificence of the Potala Palace, the hustle and bustle of the road, and the majestic and quiet mountains behind are all in sight, showing movement and stillness, light and darkness at the same time.

On Yaowang Mountain, I took out the 50 yuan I had prepared for a long time and took the most expensive photo.

The whole trip ended with climbing up Yaowang Mountain to see the night view of the Potala Palace from afar. Under the night sky, the Potala Palace was indescribably dazzling, so magnificent and majestic.

The weather has been bad recently and it has been raining. I went there twice in one day and they didn't charge any entrance fee.

Yes, this place is not only the closest place to the sky, but also closer to dreams. The Potala Palace can be photographed from the opposite Yaowang Mountain for RMB 50.

Yaowang Mountain is located very close to the Potala Palace[1] and is the best place to take photos of the Potala Palace. Yaowang Mountain in Lhasa is especially good halfway up the mountain. In the early morning, you can often see a few photography enthusiasts gathering at Yaowang Mountain, waiting for the first ray of light to illuminate the Potala Palace.



Behind Yaowang Mountain is the famous Thousand Buddha Wall in Lhasa, and there are many people carving Mani stones nearby. You can find it by walking south along a small road east of the Tibet Tourism Bureau.

It’s right next to the Potala Palace, you can visit it together!

50 RMB check-in point. If you want to change 50 RMB, don’t go to the store downstairs. The lady there has a bad face... Go directly to the convenience store opposite, but the railing. Someone will be very enthusiastic to change it for you. As long as you buy a bottle of water, it’s enough.

Seeing the Potala Palace like this is so beautiful~

Finally I reached the place printed on the RMB 50~

It's just a viewing platform for taking photos. A 50-yuan background photo location.

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I went there several times without paying entrance fee. Today's sunrise was particularly beautiful, with bright sunshine and clear sky. I went up to take a panoramic photo of the Potala Palace at noon! It's next to the White Pagoda!

Belief comes down to the human heart, and every place makes people feel from the heart. In fact, the current development and changes are a bit exaggerated, but some things are indeed meaningful and substantial. They do not rely solely on aesthetics, but on how high your state of mind is.

There are three best places to take photos of the Potala Palace. One is the square opposite the Potala Palace, one is the Dragon King Pond behind the Potala Palace, and the other is Yaowang Mountain next to the square.

Taking photos here perfectly integrates the shape of the building with the surrounding mountains.

Yaowang Mountain is the location where the photo taking fee is 50 RMB. I checked the guide before and it said that there is a 5 RMB entrance fee, but when I went there I didn’t see anyone collecting the entrance fee.

The scenery behind the 50 RMB is very good.