Plan your Lhasa tour? At the time of my writing, Lhasa has currently 1160 registered taxis with over 15 taxi companies. The present number of taxis in Lhasa is basically able to meet the market demand. So, it is quite easy for you to hail a taxi on the streets in Lhasa during a non-peak…
lan your Lhasa tour? You may wonder which means of public transportation you should use to get around the city of Lhasa. For a foreign visitor on a short stay in Lhasa, taking a cab is a most popular way of traveling aroun the city. Lhasa taxis are seen everywher in the busy areas in the city….
Plan your Lhasa tour? Lhasa Railway Station is located in the southwest of Lhasa city, about 10km from Potala Palace, 1km south of Lhasa River across Liuwu Bridge. Basic information about Lhasa Railway Station Enquiry Phone Number: 0891 6756907 Add: Liuqu District of Lhasa City The official opening; July, 2006 Sea level: 3641m The…
Plan your Lhasa Tour from Xian? At the time of writing, three daily flights connect Xian and Lhasa which are operated by Eastern China Airlines and Sichuan Airlines respectively. The two daily flights by Eastern China Airlines are direct flights taking 3 hours and five minutes while the only daily flight by Sichuan Airlines is an…
Plan your Lhasa tour? Lhasa Airport (or Lhasa Gonggar Airpoort) is located at the southern bank of Yalu Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River, about 60km southwest of Potala Palace ( Lhasa city center). It lies within Gonggar County of Shannan Prefecture, hence the name of Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Lhasa Airport has an altitude of 3700m. The main…
Plan your Lhasa tour? After performing kora, the pilgrim path along Barkhor Street circling the exterior of Jokhang Temple, you may relax at a Tibetan restaurant and sip a cup of Tibetan milk tea for refreshment. On the southeast corner of Barkhor Street, there stands a three-storey yellow Tibetan type building. This is the well…
Plan your Lhasa tour? Choosing a proper hotel is a major concern for many Lhasa first time visitors. With the fast development of Lhasa tourism, there are more and more inns and hotels popping up in the city of Lhasa. Where to stay in Lhasa is largely related to your budget, your personal preference and…
Plan your Lhasa Tour? Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region and has long been the center of politics, economy, culture and religion in Tibet. It is one of the most charming cities in the country. While travelling in Lhasa, there are several tourist scams that visitors should be aware of. Always be…