Chakpori Viewpoint
药王山观景台 · Yàowáng Shān Guānjǐngtái
A viewing terrace on Chakpori Hill, across the road from the Potala Palace; the classic front view of the palace, the same angle as on the back of the ¥50 banknote.
No booking needed30–45 minutes
Tip
Come early in the morning for soft light and fewer people, or after dark when the palace is lit up. The steps are short but steep at this altitude: go slowly.
- Opening hours
- Open from early morning until evening (roughly 07:00–19:00; longer in summer) To be confirmed
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- Walk about 10 minutes from Potala Palace Square: cross Beijing Middle Road to the southwest and climb the steps to the terrace
- Address in Chinese
- 西藏自治区拉萨市城关区北京中路药王山（布达拉宫西南侧对面）
Photo: Rene Heise · CC BY-SA 4.0
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