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What time does Potala Palace close? Free visit time of Potala Palace

When it comes to Potala Palace, you should not feel strange! This place is a holy land for countless tourists. Many people come to the Potala Palace just to baptize their soul. As the first time tourists to the Potala Palace, it is very important to know the closing time and tickets of the Potala Palace. So, when does the Potala Palace close?

What time does Potala Palace close

The closing time of Potala Palace is 6:30 p.m., while the opening time of Potala Palace in Beijing is 09:30-15:00. Ticket sales will stop at 15:00 and admission will stop at 15:00. If you want to visit the Potala Palace, you have to make an appointment in advance. Of course, you have to go early because admission will be stopped at 3 p.m.

Admission price of Potala Palace

Regular (peak season) tickets:

RMB 200 (May 1 - October 31, Monday - Sunday);

Regular (off season) tickets:

RMB 100 (November 1 - April 30, Monday - Sunday)

Half ticket:

Students (post-90s only), the disabled, active servicemen, teachers and the elderly can buy half price tickets on the day of visit with valid certificates;

Free ticket:

Children under 1.2m.

The Potala Palace can be visited free of charge from November 2019 to March 2020. If you want to enter free of charge, you can go there during this period.