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Ticketing Tips:

Potala Palace, Tibet

1. The original ID card is must for purchasing ticket of the Potala Palace.
2. Only 2300 tickets are issued each day, 1600 for the travel agents and 700 for individual tourists.
3. Ticket Purchase Procedure: On the 1st day, individual tourists should get the free certificate for ticket purchasing with their original ID cards. One can have as many as 4 certificates including himself for his companion, yet with the ID cards of theirs. Their birthdays are registered on the certificates. On the 2nd day, at the set visit time on the certificate, tourists go to the main gate to have their certificates and ID cards checked, thereafter purchase the tickets at the ticket office in front of the gate of the White Palace to start their tour after another security check.

Travel Tips:
1. The travel route of Potala Palace is set strictly. Tourists all have to enter from the east main entrance.
2. The travel time is limited in 1 to 1.5 hours.
3. Note that expect the toilet at the right side of the White Palace Square, there is no rest room during the route of the rest time. The water closet at the back gate of the White Palace is said to be distinctive and worth a try.
4. Watch your steps due to the high altitude. Bring along an overcoat as it is a bit cold and damp in the hall.

 Notice:
1. Any kind of liquid is not allowed in Potala Palace, including beverages and mineral water, which yet can be purchase at a cost of CNY10 for one bottle at the hill top.
2. Oxygen Bag is prohibited.
3. Be aware of the taboos of Tibetan Buddhism during the visit. Don't wear a hat or sunglasses; don't step on the doorsill; don't smoke in the halls; don't take photos in the palace although it is allowed outside the palace. 

Adminssion Fee:	CNY 100 (Nov. 1-Apr. 30); CNY 200 (May 1-Oct.31) Note: Only 2300 tickets are issued each day, 1600 for the travel agents and 700 for individual tourists. Children under 1.3m and the old aged above 70 are free of charge.
Opening Hours:	09:00 - 16:00 except holidays and major events
Transportation:	From Beijing East Road, 1. By foot 2. By taxi. (Fare: CNY10 or so) 3. By tricycle (Fare: CNY5 or so)

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