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"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!)
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Posted: Jun 9, 2025
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