Potala Palace Square
布达拉宫广场
A city square directly opposite the Potala Palace. By day you can photograph the full façade; at night, the lit palace and its reflection in the fountains make a striking view.
Potala Palace Square lies on Beijing Middle Road, directly facing the south side of the Potala Palace. It is the main spot for photographing the palace's front. The Monument to the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet stands in the center of the square. At night the palace is lit up, and the fountains create lovely reflections, so many visitors take photos here. It is free and open at night too. It sits next to the Chakpori Viewpoint and Tsongkhang Lukhang Park, making it a good easygoing stop during the first two days after arriving in Lhasa.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Potala Palace
- Lukhang Park
- Chakpori Hill Viewpoint
- Ramoche Temple
- Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street
- Tromsikhang Market
- Guangming Sweet Tea House
- Makye Ame