Ticket price to increase at Potala Palace in May

July,27 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

before the Potala Palace

From May 1 to Oct. 31, admissions to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital city of SW China’s Tibet Autonomous Region will be lifted to 200 yuan (32USD) per person which is 100 (16 USD)currently, according to the administration office of the Potala Palace on April 7.

The fluctuation is aimed to keep daily tourist capacity steady within 4000 in a bid to reduce human damage to the Potala to a minimum.

It has been a customary adjustment of the Potala Palace in advent of the tourist season, and the specific starting days are not fixed.

The administration also said reservations one day ahead of the touring day are required.

The Potala Palace is the land mark of Lhasa. With a history of over 1300 years, it is reputed as the model of Tibetan architecture.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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