🌟 Must-Know Tips for Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Zhaxi Lhakhang

1️⃣ Potala Palace ✔ Booking: Set a 7:20 AM alarm to snag tickets on WeChat (earlier slots sell out fast!). ✔ Entry: Now, enter at the 1st gate (no need to rush to the 3rd gate). Buy tickets (¥200, no student discount) at the 2nd gate (Nameless Stele). ✔ Guides: Official guides = reliable but pricey. Private guides (~¥70/person) at Gate 1—we got lucky with an amazing one! ✔ Money Exchange: Skip the scammers outside—1:1 exchange inside with no fees! ✨ Magical Moment: We received a blessing from monks with sacred sutras—said to bring happiness & relief! 2️⃣ Jokhang Temple ✔ Timing: Visit after Potala Palace (same guide possible!). ✔ Ticket: ¥85 + guide (~¥70, negotiable). ⚠️ Our guide was mediocre—luck plays a big role! 3️⃣ Zhaxi Lhakhang (Wealth Temple) ✔ Best Day: Wednesday for ultra-lucky money vibes! 💰 ✔ Offerings Kit: ¥40 (wine, scarf, butter, incense) sold outside. Wine = poured into a giant basin (goddess’s favorite!). Butter = given to monks. Scarf = offered at the altar. ✔ Blessings: Bring jewelry/car charms for monk blessings (donate ¥10-50). 🛍️ Pro Tip: Buy pre-blessed souvenirs at the right-side hut! #TibetTravel #PotalaPalace #SpiritualJourney #TravelSmart