"Hypoxia but not lacking faith, just lacking oxygen tanks—A real experience at the Potala Palace"

📍Attraction address: No. 35 Beijing Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region

🚗Transportation to the attraction: 1. Airplane: Direct flight to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, then take the airport shuttle bus (30 RMB) or taxi (about 200 RMB) to the city center.
2. Train: Enter Tibet via the Qinghai-Tibet Railway (best for adapting to altitude sickness), taxi from Lhasa Station to the Potala Palace about 20 RMB.
3. Local transportation: The Potala Palace is located in the city center, accessible by walking or bus (Routes 1/12/24).

👍️Must-visit spots: 1. White Palace East Hall: The site of the enthronement ceremonies of successive Dalai Lamas, magnificent and resplendent.
2. Red Palace Spirit Tower Hall: Spirit towers of the 5th to 13th Dalai Lamas, encrusted with gems.
3. King’s Cave: The oldest building in the Potala Palace, where Songtsen Gampo once practiced.
4. Golden Roof Group: Overlooks the entire Lhasa panorama, shining with golden light (additional fee 20 RMB).
5. Potala Palace Square: Stunning night reflections, the same photo spot as on the 50 RMB banknote!

🏠 Accommodation:
- Around the Potala Palace (within walking distance):
- Budget: Pingcuo Kangsang Youth Hostel (100-200 RMB/bed)
- Comfortable: Lhasa Sacred Land Paradise Intercontinental Hotel (600 RMB+/night, oxygen rooms available)
- Near Barkhor Street: Tibetan-style homestays (200-400 RMB/night), convenient for visiting Jokhang Temple.

🍜 Food: 1. Guangming Port Qiong Sweet Tea House: 1 RMB per cup of sweet tea, the epitome of Lhasa’s local flavor.
2. Magi Ami Restaurant: The "date spot" of Tsangyang Gyatso, Tibetan cuisine + Nepalese flavors.
3. Qianzhan Yak Yogurt Shop: Yak yogurt so sour it makes you frown, saved by adding sugar or honey!

📸 Photo tips
- Sunrise/Sunset: Yaowang Mountain Viewing Platform (same spot as on the 50 RMB note), free!
- Reflection shots: Water sprinkled on the ground at Potala Palace Square for mirror images, even more stunning with night lights.
- Cultural candid shots: Pilgrims on Barkhor Street + the Potala Palace circumambulation path, shoot discreetly with a telephoto lens.

🎟️Ticket info: "Peak season 200 RMB, off-season 100 RMB, book 1 day in advance, daily limit of 5,000 visitors, don’t miss out!"

(✨Helpful tip: Tickets go on sale at 7:30 sharp, bring your ID card + don’t wear skirts, photography inside the halls is prohibited~)

💗Other tips: Potala Palace = 50% faith + 30% stamina + 20% sun protection, hypoxic but breathtaking!

(⚠️Reminder: Bring your ID card! All attractions require checks!)