How to Enjoy the Night View of the Potala Palace
If the hotel you are staying at in Lhasa happens to be near the Potala Palace, don't miss the night view here. Making the most of every moment can ensure you have no regrets. At the same time, you should act within your capabilities and travel based on your physical condition.
The lighting Hours of the Potala Palace at Night
The interior of the Potala Palace is not open for visits at night. The core way to enjoy the night view is to admire the light show and the architectural outline from the external square and the surrounding viewing platforms. The best time to go to the Potala Palace to watch the light show in summer is between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Beijing time. At this time, it is just getting dark and the lighting effect is at its best, lasting for about an hour. After November, during the winter and spring seasons, it gets dark earlier and the lights are turned on around 8 p.m., lasting for about half an hour to an hour. Every night, there is often a musical fountain to accompany this beautiful night scene.
Explore the Areas around the Potala Palace for Fun at Night
Barkhor Street is within walking distance from the Potala Palace. At night, the shops are brightly lit. You can experience sweet tea houses, purchase cultural and creative products, or watch folk performances during festivals. Not only are there international restaurants here for a proper meal, but you can also come here for a late-night snack.
The commercial street located on Yutuo Road in Chengguan District, Lhasa City, is a food street that connects the core scenic areas of the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple. It is especially lively at night. It should be noted that this street is only open from July to October every year.
About 20 minutes' drive from the Potala Palace, there is the large-scale live theater of Princess Wencheng. This is the highest-altitude and largest-scale open-air live performance in China, with natural mountains and rivers as the stage backdrop, and it incorporates more than ten intangible cultural heritage elements including the Tibetan dance. The performance generally starts at 9 p.m. and lasts for one and a half hours, which tells a touching story of Princess Wencheng's marrying into Tibet 1,300 years ago.
Conclusion
Finally, the temperature difference between day and night in Lhasa is large throughout the year, so it is necessary to take precautions against wind and cold at all times. And when you have plans for a night visit, it's best to inform your tour guide, who can give you some travel suggestions.
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