To promote winter tourism, Tibet has announced that some of its most iconic and popular attractions, including Mount Everest National Nature Reserve and Potala Palace, will be free of charge.
From now until April 30, visitors will be able to gain free entry into 115 of the region's top attractions.
While travel to Tibet is normally closed to international travelers in February and March for Tibetan New Year, as part of Tibet Winter Tour 2018, the region will remain open exceptionally as part of Tibet Winter Tour.
Some of the most popular attractions include Potala Palace, a nine-story structure with 1,000 rooms, built during the Tang Dynasty by King Songtsen Gampo for his bride.
Entry to Mount Everest National Nature Reserve is also free through April, where visitors can witness the sunrise or sunset against the tallest mountain on earth.
Likewise, the most important temple in Tibetan Buddhism, Jokhang Temple, will also open its doors free of charge. Built in 652 by King Songtsen Gampo for his two princess brides, the temple expanded over the next 900 years taking on Chinese, Tibetan and Nepalese designs.
Other attractions in Lhasa that will not charge admission fees include Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Namtso Lake, Yak Museum, Dezong Hot Spring, Canggu nunnery, Thousand-Buddha Cliff and Tsha-Tsha Rock Cultural Museum.
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