Potala Palace Travel Guide
Travel Tips● The travel route is set strictly.
● The visiting time is limited in 1 hour.
● Watch your steps due to the high altitude.
● Bring along an overcoat as it is a bit cold in the hall.
Notice● Oxygen bag is prohibited to be taken into the Palace.
● Smoking is prohibited and cigarettes are not allowed to be brought into the Palace
● Smartphones can be carried with you into the Palace, but please do not take photos.
● Liquid is not allowed, including mineral water, which can be purchased at the hill top.
Ticket Purchase ProcedureVisitors are required to apply for free reservation tickets with identity documents, such as ID cards and passports one day in advance.
The visiting date and exact time, number of visitors and ID document numbers are printed on the reservation tickets. Those visitors who have reservation tickets should make their tickets canceled if they can’t visit the Palace for personal reasons. Otherwise, they will be forbidden to apply again within a week because their names are added to the blacklist.
On the following day, visitors should have their reservation tickets and ID documents checked and walk to the ticket office in front of the White Palace to buy the entrance tickets. Then they can start their tour after another security check.
How to get to Potala Palace● Take bus 13 to Yaowangshan Bus Stop.
● Take bus 8 or 17 to Baita Bus Stop.
● Take bus 2, 16 or 26 to Lazhong Bus Stop.
● Take airport shuttle to Minhangju Bus Stop.
1. What can be brought into Potala Palace?
A.Cigarettes. | B.Mineral water. | C.Smartphones. | D.Oxygen bags. |
2. What will happen if a visitor’s name is added to the blacklist?
A.He has to apply seven days later. |
B.He will pay a heavy fine online. |
C.He has to cancel his reservation ticket. |
D.He will take another security check. |
3. How many routes are available to Potala Palace?