Dear Reina,
On behalf of my family and myself I would like to thank you and your people who made our trip to Beijing so memorable. Your last minute help in arranging our private tour and the tour itself were fabulous. Our guide and driver were wonderful and enhanced our experience of your fascinating city enormously. We brought away many happy memories from our trip which we will cherish for a long time to come. Even my 2 and 4 year old children enjoyed the sightseeing. Our guide, Michael, was particularly patient and kind with them and I appreciate this greatly. This was our first private tour and is definitely the way to see a big city when travelling with family. I have already recommended you to some friends who will be in Beijing next week so you may hear from them and I will have no hesitation in recommending you to others visiting Beijing also.
Thank you once again and keep up the good work.
Yours sincerely,
Donna Wakeling, USA
Lhasa is one of the most" want to visit" cities in the world. People want to visit Lhasa either because of its remoteness or its impressive heritage of over a thousand years of cultural and spiritual history. Loacted in the northern flanks of the Himalayas and on the banks of the Lhasa River, Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of P.R.C. and also the center for Tibetan politics, economy, culture, and religion. The city occupies a total area of 441 square kilometers and 7 adjunctive counties with a population of 120,000. The average altitude is 3648 meters, and the average yearly temperature is 8.5 degrees centigrade.
General Impression of Lhasa City
The city of Lhasa is smaller than people thought to be. Its main road is called Beijing Road, which is devided into three section: East, Middle and West. The east section is occupied by Tibetan style shops and restaurants; the west section is lined with modern department stores and restaurants. The middle part is where the Potala Palace is located. All the taxis cost you about RMB 10 if you drive in the downtown area. Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street are not far from the east section of Beijing Road. Norbu Lingka and Tibet Museum are close to the west section of Beijing Road. Drepung Monastery is to the tip of west section of Beijing Road. Sera Monastery is located further north of east section of Beijing Road. Lhasa is 3600 meters above the sea level. Many people will feel a little bit uncomfortable, having a kind of headache. Lhasa makes think of three words- sunshine, blue sky and blue water. The bald mountains are everywhere. Lhasa is sandwiched by the mountains by its north and south sides. The Lhasa River passes through the city from east to west. Lhasa Gonggar International Airport:
Lhasa Airport, or Gonggar Airport is about 70 kms from the downtown Lhasa. On the way from the airport to the city center, you will cross two newly built bridges. The Lhasa River winds along the airport road.
Lhasa has air routes linking to Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Xi'an, Xining, Kunming and more. It has also opened up a Lhasa and Kathmandu international regular charter flights.
Airport Shuttle Bus: RMB 25 per person
Airport Taxi: RMB 140 per car Lhasa Train Station:
Taking the train, is an amazing new option, offering the opportunity to see the unseen mountain scenery. With the operation of Tibet Railway from July 1st, 2006, more and more tourists have swarmed into Tibet by the Tibet train.
Lhasa Station is located on the wet of Lhasa city. From the station to the city center, you may take public bus No.91 or take taxi.
Train Timetable:
Lhasa City Transportation:
In the city od Lhasa, to get around, you have many choices - public buses, taxi and pedicabs. Taking taxi is the most welcomed tool of transportation. You can get to the major attractions in Lhasa at the cost of within RMB 15. Keep Beijing Road in mind, you will have directions of the most of the attractions and hotels. Lhasa Travel Tips:
1. The best time to visit Lhasa lasts from March to October each year.
2. With an altitude of 3650 meters, Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world. It has the highland temperate semi-arid monsoon
climate. People will feel uncomfortable, even having a headache due to the thinning oxygen! To quickly get accustomed to the Tibetan
climate and altitude, we suggest you speak less, don't drink any wine, less smoke, and don't have any shower on the
first day.
3. Though Lhasa enjoys the great amount of sunlight, the daily difference in temperature is still huge. It is cold at night
even if the day here is very sunny. It is wise to bring winter clothes. Generally speaking, you must be reday for a
T-shirt, overcoat and jeans. Sunhats, sunglasses and suntan lotion are necessities.
4. More Informtion for Your Trip to Lhasa Tibet
Highly recommended Lhasa Local Private Tour Packages:
Attractions: The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street, Norbu Lingka, Tibet Museum, Sera Monastery Personal local guide & driver + hotel + private car / van + entrance fees & lunch, from US$330p/p
Attractions: The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street, Norbu Lingka, Tibet Museum, Sera Monastery,
Lake Namtso, Yambajan Personal local guide & driver + hotel + private car / van+ entrance fees & lunch, from US$500p/p
