布达拉宫
Potala Palace
The Potala Palace stands on the Red Mountain and is a large-scale palace building; the White Palace, the Red Palace and its stairs, Buddhist halls, murals, wooden structures and ritual instruments together preserve many levels of Tibetan political, religious and artistic history. This is a fragile heritage system, not a stage set. The visit is a controlled one-way route with limited time and lots of climbing, so the outside views are worth understanding as much as the World Heritage context, rather than just a quick trip through the interior.
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布达拉宫
No. 35, Beijing Middle Road, Chengguan District
Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Advance booking recommended
- Admission notes
- Real-name timed reservation required; current ticket rules and visitor route must be checked through the official channel
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Plan your visit
Plan a Potala Palace visit in Lhasa: check official advance reservations, your booked route and entry time before arranging the rest of your day.
Can I rely on buying a ticket when I arrive?
Do not plan on walk-up admission. Current official notices require advance real-name reservations. Confirm the exact route, date, entry time and identification on your booking; different routes should not be treated as interchangeable.
What should an international visitor confirm?
Before committing to transport or an itinerary, ask your licensed travel organiser to confirm your travel-document, booking and Tibet entry arrangements. A palace reservation does not by itself establish permission to travel in Tibet. Keep the rest of the day flexible around the confirmed entry slot.
Sources checked 16 October 2026. Planning advice is separate from official admission rules; recheck current notices before travel.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
Take public transportation or a licensed taxi to the designated entrance area; parking and security boundaries may be adjusted. Allow time for identity verification and do not block sidewalks or pilgrimage routes.
Practical notes
Only make reservations through current official channels, and use the same ID as the reservation. Climb slowly, do not go in reverse, abide by photography restrictions, take off your hat where required, and never touch murals or ritual objects.
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