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Prepare for your trip with essential advice on permits, packing, and managing the strict 1-hour time limit.

Tour photoTickets and PricesCurrent Potala Palace ticket costs and how to secure a reservation.Read Tour photoPermit & Guide RulesHow foreign tourists must apply for a Tibet Travel Permit.Read Tour photoSteps & AltitudePrepare for the 3,700-meter elevation and 1,000-step climb to the palace.Read White stupas and buildings built into a rocky hillside under a partly cloudy sky.Rules & Dress CodeLearn the strict photo policies, dress code, and time limits for entry.Read A white stupa in the foreground with the Potala Palace in the background.Best visit timesFind out the best months, times of day, and seasons to visit.Read A stunning bright blue lake surrounded by barren hills and snow-capped mountains.White vs Red PalaceLearn the key differences between the administrative and religious wings.Read
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