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The most comprehensive guide to visiting the Potala Palace, the pinnacle of faith on the Roof of the World

Here comes the most magnificent sacred temple of faith! 💫 I would call the Potala Palace, this snowy palace, the most sacred pilgrimage site of Tibetan Buddhism~ The red and white palace under the blue sky is so stunning, how can you miss it when you come to Tibet! 🌟 📸 Stunning photo spots revealed: 1️⃣ Yaowang Mountain Viewing Platform (Recommended rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) 🆓 Free to take photos with the same perspective as the 50 RMB note! 🕐 Best time: 7:00-19:00 (closes after 17:00) 📍 Address: Beijing Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City 💰 Tip: Prepare 1 yuan cash for photo check-in 2️⃣ Potala Palace Square (Recommended rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐) Super stunning mirror reflection is right here! 🕐 Best time: 17:00-18:00 📍 Address: Directly south of Potala Palace, Chengguan District, Lhasa City 📌 Friendly reminder: Remember to bring your ID for face recognition entry 3️⃣ Zongjiao Lukang Park (Recommended rating ⭐⭐⭐) The "back garden" of the Potala Palace looks like an ink painting in every casual shot! 🌸 Peach blossom season in March-April is even more beautiful 📍 Address: North side of Potala Palace, Chengguan District, Lhasa City 🎫 Ticket guide: 💴 Peak season (May-October): Line 1: 200 RMB/person Line 2: 100 RMB/person ❄️ Off-season (November-April): Line 1: 100 RMB/person Line 2: 50 RMB/person 🎁 Free admission from January 1 to March 15 🔖 Book tickets 10 days in advance on "Potala Palace Ticketing" Remember to arrive 1 hour early~ 🚗 Transportation guide: ✈️ Airport → City: Airport shuttle bus 30 RMB/person Taxi about 200 RMB 🚂 Train station → Potala Palace: Taxi 20-30 RMB Bus line 14 direct ⏰ Visiting route: Snow City → Up the mountain to the palace → White Palace → Red Palace → Back mountain Total time 1-2 hours, strict timing in peak season 🌟 Cultural mini-class: 87,000㎡ palace complex World’s highest palace (3,767m altitude) 8 golden stupas Over 70,000 precious cultural relics Palace treasure: Sandalwood Avalokitesvara statue ⚠️ Notes: ⛑️ Prevent altitude sickness: bring oxygen bottle 👟 Dress code: no short skirts or shorts 🙅‍♀️ Inside the palace: no photography, no hats 🕙 Best season: May-October Come to the Potala Palace, feel the power of faith, and cleanse the noise of your soul~ This snowy sacred palace will surely be unforgettable for a lifetime! 💖
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