Iconic palaces reopen in Lhasa

Photo shows the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 3, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

The iconic Potala Palace reopened on Tuesday after being closed for more than four months due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The Potala Palace and Norbulingka are free of charge till March 15, 2023.

Photo shows the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 3, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

Photo shows the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 3, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

Tourists visit the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 3, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

Tourists visit the Norbulingka, a world heritage site, in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 3, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

Tourists take selfies at the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 3, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)

Tourists visit the Norbulingka, a world heritage site, in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 3, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)