Potala Palace|A place where there is a lack of oxygen but not a lack of faith
The sacred Potala Palace
The Potala Palace in Lhasa, located in the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, is a sacred palace with a deep history and cultural heritage. For centuries, this palace has been the center of politics, religion, and culture in Tibet.
The Potala Palace is located on the Red Hill, towering into the clouds. Whenever the sun rises or the night falls, the golden roof shines with a mysterious and brilliant light under the sun or starlight. Standing on the square in front of the Potala Palace, looking up at this majestic and magnificent building complex, it seems to feel the wisdom and power deposited by endless years.
Preparation before departure: "Potala Palace Ticketing System" reservation, 7 days in advance
Starting in May: 200 Oh!
The tour route is simple
Queue for security check at the south gate and enter the first gate』「Follow the crowd directly to the second gate」「Decide whether to ask for an explanation」「Check the ticket at the stele without words and enter the second gate』「Start climbing after changing the ticket』
Attention!
Dress appropriately when going to the Potala Palace, do not wear skirts, shorts, stockings, etc.
You can wear a hat and sunglasses when climbing the mountain, but you need to take them off in the hall to show respect.
You can bring an oxygen bottle, there are sold at the door, 20 a bottle. There is also butter for sale at the door, which can be bought to add lamp oil.
You can bring snacks, fruits, and milk tea.
There are two or three ticket booths on the way up the mountain, you don't need to rush to buy tickets, you can decide whether to buy or not at the ticket booth behind depending on your physical condition.
Walk very slowly, don't rush, otherwise you may have altitude sickness.
It is not recommended to climb the Potala Palace on the second day of going to Lhasa, it is recommended to wait for two days before going, otherwise it is easy to have altitude sickness.
Once you enter the Potala Palace, you must watch which road you take, because inside "do not walk back", that is, you cannot turn back, you can only keep going forward... until the end.
It is recommended to choose an earlier appointment time, of course, those with a later appointment time can also enter the venue in advance (not sure, it is possible in the off-season!), it is too hot when the sun is big, it is quite cool earlier.
"Potala Palace Square" finally go, wait for 21:00 to start the night light, it is also very beautiful in the evening! There are many people here taking various photos, I also took advantage of someone else's water to take a reflection (dry very quickly).
Personal experience: Be sure to bring enough warm clothes for the night, the temperature difference is too big! Arrange your diet reasonably during the period, finally, if you have the conditions, you should go into the Potala Palace to see it, it is very spectacular, 200 ticket, I think it is worth it!
The Potala Palace is one of the most representative buildings in Tibet, and it is also a place of faith and sanctity in people's hearts. No matter where you come from and what religion you believe in, you will feel a kind of tranquility and solemnity beyond the worldly hustle and bustle when you step into the Potala Palace. Here, faith becomes a bridge between people and gods, giving many believers strength and hope.
The Potala Palace is not only one of the most important tourist attractions in the Tibet Autonomous Region, but also a place where people have longed for and purified their souls. If you have ever had the desire to find true peace and balance in your heart, then you might as well embark on a journey to the Potala Palace and find the tranquility deep in your heart in this sacred and beautiful place.
To travel to Tibet, the first stop in Lhasa, should come to the Potala Palace Square, the majestic palace stands in the center of the city, many people come here with long heads.
Potala Palace Square is the highest city square in the world. It is located directly opposite the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. It is an important activity place for the government of the Tibet Autonomous Region and Lhasa City. It is also one of the tourist attractions where Chinese and foreign tourists concentrate on sightseeing. It is a leisure, culture, A modern square with multi-functional integration such as the assembly. This square is also an important part of the Potala Palace, a world cultural heritage. On December 7, 2022, the Potala Palace Square in Lhasa, Tibet, reopened.
The square is very large, many people take pictures inside and bask in the sun. You have to check your ID card when you enter the square. After the security check, the lighter can't be brought in. It is very strict. The weather has been very cold in the morning and evening recently. The sun is directly sunning from noon to afternoon. It is very hot and hot. You will feel hot on your body after a while. Must be the best sun protection, sunglasses should also be worn, have been unable to see.
20220610 In the evening, 0611 at night, direct bus access, parking is not convenient, it is recommended to go by bus, tricycle or taxi, so you have to pass the security check, so you can't bring a lighter. In the evening, there are fewer people entering the park. During the day (the only way to visit the Potala Palace) and after 20:30 (the time when the fountain starts), the number of security checks is the largest. It is recommended to avoid the peak of entering the park. The Potala Palace Square is opposite the Potala Palace, separated by a road, but the road is blocked by a guardrail and can only take the underground passage to the opposite side. 2. The southernmost tip of the square is the "Monument to Peaceful Liberation of Tibet", the monument's shape means abstract Everest (not Baidu really can't see it, I thought it was a bullet, a warplane), facing the five-star red flag fluttering with the wind in the square. Under the monument, soldiers stand guard, and they will think it is a statue if they don’t look closely (soldiers cannot take pictures, including soldiers standing guard under the flagpole). There is a light fountain in front of the monument. The lights start to spray water at 20:30--21:00. The fountain performance is divided into several stages. The water column, color, shape, queue and other changes are unpredictable and beautiful. It is too close to the fountain and easy to get wet. The water on the ground of the fountain can reflect the reflection of the Potala Palace like a mirror (the camera needs to be placed very low from the ground, and the iron lock at the bottom of the fence to shoot), which is a beautiful photo moment. It is strongly recommended to take reflections during the fountain interval. This is also the best place for live broadcasts of net reds. 3. There is a lakeside stone pavilion on the southwest side of the square, which can overlook Yaowang Mountain in the distance. The artificial lake with floating lotus flowers is small, and the photo effect will be better when it is in the flowering period. 4. There is a large artificial lake on the southeast side of the square. The fish in the lake swim. The pavilion in the lake gathers a lot of Tibetan costumes for real filmers. When the water is calm, you can also see the reflection of the Potala Palace, but the green trees on the shore block the lower body of the palace, you can only see the upper body, and it is a little more sputum. The color of the lakeshore lighting changes rhythmically, and you can choose to take pictures when you change to your favorite color tone. I personally feel that green is the best. 5. There are some ancient walls in the corner of the square. The photographer leads tourists to take pictures of Tibetan clothes and write real places. The photo effect is also good. On the south side of the hill there is an ancient tree group, thick branches and squatting, thousands of years of pious guarding this pure land. The large trees on the root of the southern wall are white and green, novel and beautiful. 6. The "Princess Wencheng Tibetan Culture Large Epic Drama" began at 21:30. We took a taxi to the theater without seeing the night view of the Potala Palace, and we will make up the card tomorrow night.
The majestic and sacred Potala Palace, taking night scenes on the square at night, is really beautiful. At night, the Potala Palace is brightly lit. There are many people in the square across the road. In particular, there are many wedding photos. In addition, you can see the floor everywhere, sprinkle some water to take reflections. It is very interesting.
One of the best places to take pictures of the front of the Potala Palace, but it was messy before coming in, the instructions were unknown, the entrance was not easy to find, and it was difficult to find underground. You need to queue up for security checks, there are a lot of people, just show your ID card, free. The Potala Palace Square is recommended to come once during the day and night. There will be different feelings. The night view is very beautiful. It will start to clear at about 11 pm. And don't look at it as a free attraction, but personally feel that it is necessary to spend more time here. When you come, you can bring a few more bottles of water, pour on the ground to take a reflection of the cloth palace, bring a new 50 yuan, punch in the background of the RMB. It is said that there will be a fountain in the square. The water sprayed by the fountain can take a reflection of the cloth palace, but I didn't come at this time, so I didn't see it. In short, we must pay attention to this attraction, spend time playing more, taking pictures, very good!
The square opposite the Potala Palace is a great location for shooting. The square is equipped with 6 mirrors to take reflections.