The Potala Palace Travel Tips
Potala Palace, the world highest palace, is the most famous attraction in Tibet, even in the world. Here we list some tips for travelers who plan to have a Potala Palace trip.
Sightseeing Tips in Potala Palace Trip
Sightseeing Time
Sightseeing time inside Potala Palace is within 1 hour. From the time you enter into White Palace. Inside, the attraction director will lead you to have a moving sightseeing trip. St. Kuanyin Hall, Fawang Cave, Xiyoujiyuanman Hall, 5th Dalai Pagoda will be important to have a visit.
Sightseeing Route
The general route will be from the bottom to the top, enter from the White Palace, climbing up to the top of the Potala Palace.
The altitude of Potala Palace is 3700m. For travelers who could not get used of the high altitude, a route from top (enter from West Gate) to the bottom will be more comfortable.
Sightseeing Notes
1) Since 2006, the hall on the top of Potala Palace (Jingding) was close to the public. Halls inside the palace are also changes because of the renovation project in different periods. But those important halls are open everyday generally.
2) If your sightseeing time is enough. You can go around the palace in clockwise direction to see those pilgrims daily life.
Tips on Taking Photos in Potala Palace
1. To take Potala Palace, the hill on the opposite road is the best place. It is easy to find this hill because there are two sign towers. It is charged site.
2. It is forbidden to take photos inside the palace. But it can take photos outdoors.
Safety Tips
1) Safety checking process is needed before entering the palace. (lighters, knives are forbidden to carry in).
2) Potala Palace is located on a higher place. When climbing the stairs, be careful and walk slowly.
Wearing Tips
1) Don’t wear skirts or shorts, you may be forbidden to enter in.
2)It is cold inside the Potala Palace, better to take a jacket when inside even in the summer season.
