The August wind blows across the thangka, bringing the most sacred blessings of the Shoton Festival
by HHtravel
Jul 8, 2025
Address📍: No. 35, Beijing Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region
🎟️Ticket Booking:
Tickets must be booked one week in advance via the "Potala Palace Appointment Mini Program." Tickets cost CNY 200 during peak season and CNY 100 during the off-season.
🔍Tour Route:
It is recommended to start from the White Palace, admire the murals in the halls, visit the treasures in the Treasure Hall, and finally see the stupas and golden roofs in the Red Palace.
📷Photo Spots:
• 🏫Potala Palace Square: The best time to take photos is in the early morning or evening, capturing shots similar to the background of the 50 CNY banknote.
• 🛕Hongshan Viewpoint: Overlooking the panoramic view, the night view is captivating.
👗Outfit:
Tibetan-style clothing, such as Tibetan robes and shawls, or plain clothes with bright accessories, are recommended for taking photos📷. They will make you look even better and more photogenic.
🔔Tips: Altitude sickness may occur. It is advisable to take Rhodiola in advance, drink plenty of water and rest after arriving in Tibet, and adapt slowly. In severe cases, oxygen tanks and anti-altitude sickness medicine can be purchased.
⛰️Opening Hours:
Peak season: 9:00–16:00, Off-season: 10:00–15:00. Visiting takes 2–3 hrs.
🧁🍨🍡Food Recommendations: You must try traditional Tibetan cuisine, such as butter tea, tsampa, barley wine, air-dried beef jerky, and butter tea hot pot🍲.
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