What you can get in Lhasa nowadays:
For international tourists visiting Tibet in the mid-80s and 90s, there were ofcourse many concerns like; do they have enough access to their daily needs during their Tibet Tour? Because it is extremely difficult to get a right Tibet Travel Tips during that period of time since there was no internet, no telex communication etc. A cup of coffee for instance is a pure western culture which was absent in Tibet during that period of time. The primary reason would be remoteness of the region, tourism industry was not developed during the period. It was also because of the under-developed socio-economic status of the region. During that period, forget about continental food, getting a cup of coffee in the morning for travelers who were greatly influenced by the western culture was a big deal. It was also a big task for travel agencies to meet the needs of travelers on their arrival in Lhasa city during the period.
With the rapid socio-economic development and booming tourism industry in Tibet. She is now a center for attractions and her popularity as a top travel destination has grown beyond reach. With rich tourism resources in Tibet, tourism authorities has been making every effort in turning Tibet into one of the major tourist destination. Moreover, the spiritualism and the unique cultural traits that was rooted for thousands of years in this Himalayan Kingdom has potential to attract million more tourists in the coming years. In this article, Tibet Shambhala Adventure details you some of the best Tibet Travel Tips from the basics to the most luxurious needs that a western tourist can access in Lhasa, Tibet.
Thanks to the rapid socio-economic development and booming tourism industry in the region, Lhasa, the capital of China’s Tibet Autonomous Region today attracts millions of both domestic and international travelers. Infact, for many of them the primary target is Lhasa itself. For them it is a point where east meet west. From Budweiser’s to Hollywood blockbusters, from Louis Vuittion to the most sofiscated outdoor gears for backpackers, climbers and hikers, they are all in one place called “LHASA”.
Some of the Tibet Travel Tips on accommodation in Lhasa.
Accommodation is one of the primary factor affecting the Tibet Tour. Accommodation in Lhasa can be divided From internationally recognized 5 Star Hotels to the most economical budget hotels , from presidential suites to the Potala view rooms, Lhasa today has plenty no. of rooms and hotel to choose from depending on your tour budget. Today, popular travel agencies in like Tibet Shambhala Adventure Co; Ltd., choose to accommodate the travelers in and around Bharkor area where there are plenty of Tibet Style Hotels to choose from. The rooms are clean. Services are friendliest. Almost all of these hotels are equipped with excellent English speaking service providers. Some of these popular hotel are;
- Tashi Takge Hotel: This is one of the popular (3* Rating) hotel for travelers for its authentic Tibetan style design, located at 7 Lupu 1st Alley, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000, China with tripadvisor review at #4 from 374 Hotels in Lhasa. The Hotel provides the following;
Free Wifi
Breakfast Buffet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Restaurant
Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Rooftop Terrace
- Yak Hotel: Yak Hotel is one another preferred 3 star Hotel which is pretty close to Bharkor area. Located at 100 Beijing East Road, Lhasa 850000, China, has ranked #1 of 47 Specialty Lodging in Lhasa in trip advisor. The hotel provides the blow services;
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Breakfast included
Laundry Service
- House of Shambhala: Located at 7 Jiri erxiang, Lhasa 850000, China popular both among domestic and international travelers for its Tibetan Styled environment. With current rank at #3 of 374 Hotels in Lhasa as per trip advisor. The Hotel provides the below;
Free Wifi
Breakfast included
Non-Smoking Rooms
Restaurant
Concierge
Laundry Service
Rooftop Terrace
- Flora Hotel: For budget travelers, this hotel is one of the best. Located at 5 Jiangsu Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, China Tibet Shambhala Adventure always recommends the same for traveler visiting Tibet within the budget. The Hotel Provides the below;services;
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Breakfast included
Restaurant
Room Service
- Kyichu Hotel: Kyichu Hotel is popular among the mid-range budge travelers. Located at 149 Beijing East Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000, China with current trip advisor ranking at #7 of 374 Hotels in Lhasa. The hotel is pretty close to Bharkor are and Jokhang Temple. This is one another recommendation from Tibet Shambhala Adventure for those who wanted to have an authentic Tibet trip. The hotel provides the below;
Free Wifi
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Non-Smoking Rooms
Restauran
Laundry Service
- Gyang Gyen Hotel: with current trip advisor ranking at #11 of 374 Hotels in Lhasa. Located at 83 Beijing East Road, Lhasa 850000, China. The hotel is popular among the mid-range budget travelers.
The hotel provides the below services; Tibet Shambhala Adventure always recommends Gyang Gyen Hotel for our Mid-Range budget tourists; The hotel provides the below;
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Non-Smoking Rooms
Restaurant
Concierge
St. Regis Lhasa Resort: The resort is popular among the High end travelers for its extraordinary campus. Located at No.22 Jiangsu Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000, China. It also has earned the trip advisor’s certificate of excellence. The 5 star Hotel provides the following services;Tibet Shambhala Adventure always recommends our high end travelers to get relaxed in the same.
Room Service
Free Parking
Airport Transportation
Dry Cleaning
Meeting Rooms
Business Center with Internet Access
Laundry Service
Concierge
Banquet Room
Conference Facilities
Pool
Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Room Service
Free Parking
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Spa
Air Conditioning
Minibar
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Spa
Hot Tub
Heated pool
Indoor pool
Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa, also known as Lhasa Sheraton, Located at No.5 Section 1, Linkuo East Road, Lhasa 850000, China with current trip advisor ranking at #5 of 374 Hotels in Lhasa. For those who wanted to get accommodated in 4 star rating hotels, Tibet Shambhala Adventure always recommend Sheraton Lhasa. The hotel provides the below;
Room Service
Business Center with Internet Access
Dry Cleaning
Laundry Service
Concierge
Multilingual Staff
Free Parking
Meeting Rooms
Self-Serve Laundry
Babysitting
Air Conditioning
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Tibet Travel Tips on Food and Drink:
Tibetan cuisine:
One another major factor affecting your Tibet Tour is the food and drinks. Today in Lhasa, you won’t need to worry about getting a cup of coffee and plate of sandwich in the morning. In fact, most of the travelers are turning toward the Tibetan and Chinese style food. Tibet Shambhala Adventure always recommends every travelers to try Tibetan cuisines just to make the Tibet Tour more authentic. To get more information, please visit Tibetan Customs.
Tsampa:
The basic Tibetan breakfast is Tsampa. A filtered barley flour which is often in dough by mixing it with tea, butter tea, or sweet tea. Sometime even with water. It can also be mixed with sugar. During your Tibet Trip, Shambhala Adventure always recommends travelers to try Tsampa or Pak to give you a true Tibetan flavor.
Boe Thuk:
Boe Thuk is something which is must-try during your Tibet Tour. A greasy yak meat noodle soup which is favorite among the Tibetans. Almost all Tibetan style restaurant serve Boe Thuk or Tibetan Noodle. During your Tibet Tour, Tibet Shambhala Adventure’s tour guide will always recommends you add this to your menu.
Sweet tea and Butter tea
It is often proposed to visit a Tibet tea house where it is not only about the tea but also the Tibetan way of life. The way we talk. Visiting a tea house anywhere in Tibet will give you an authentic feel from your Tibet Trip. Tibetans visit tea house during the leisure time. Tea house environment is always a warm and friendly towards the foreign travelers when visited.
Chinese cuisine:
With booming tourism industry in the Lhasa and the surrounding cities like Shigatse, Tsetang and Gyantse, Visiting a Chinese style restaurant are often proposed by Tibet Shambhala Adventure. In fact everybody knows about Chinese Food, they are delicious, saucy, and hot. From Sichuanese to Mongolian cuisines, they are on the top of our traveler’s menu XIfan and Youtou are basic Chinese meals for breakfast, a fried bread sticks and rice porridge with boiled eggs. Almost all Chinese style restaurants will serve this for breakfast and don’t forget to try it because you know Chinese food, they are greasy, hot and delicious. The greasy Chinese dumpling ( Jiaozi), hotpot and different kinds of noodles are ofcourse not to mention about. Tibet Shambhala Adventure always recommends you to try visiting a Chinese Style restaurant during their Tibet Trip.
Intercontinental cuisine:
Almost all 5 and 4 star hotels in Lhasa serves you authentic intercontinental cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are many other restaurant outside hotels where you can try intercontinental menus. From authentic cappuccino to greasy Indian butter chicken. Lhasa today see lots of restaurant serving intercontinal cuisines. These restaurant are often preferred among the domestic travelers or travelers with more western tastes.
Summit Café or Ding Feng Café: Located at No.1 Danjielin Road, Lhasa, China with current trip advisor ranking at #1 of 9 Coffee & Tea in Lhasa. This is favorite among the western travelers who loves coffee. The café has multi-lingual staff members so that travelers need not worry about communication. Tibet Shambhala Adventure’s tour guides always recommends you to try some of the menu’s from the café and we are sure you will like it. It’s a great place if anyone miss western food.
Namaste Restaurant: As the name suggest, the restaurant serves you the most authentic cuisines. Moreover it has Tibetan, Chinese, Nepali and vegan friendly menus. It is often good for family travelers and large group travelers. Tibet Shambhala Adventure always recommends you to visit the restaurant if you looking out for something different during your Tibet Tour.
Lhasa Kitchen: Located at No.3 Minchi Khang Easet Road, Lhasa, China, a pretty close location from Bharkor area. With current trip advisor ranking at # 6 of 88 Restaurants in Lhasa. it serves from you Tibetan to continental cuisines. It is often recommended for family travelers and Large group travelers.
Dunya Restaurant: located at No.100 Beijing Dong Lu, Lhasa, China with current trip advisor ranking at #3 of 88 Restaurants in Lhasa. it also serves you Intercontinental, western, Asian cuisines and more. Don’t forget to check out the same during your Tibet Tour.
Shopping in Lhasa:
You love shopping? I know you do. In order to complete Tibet Travel Tips, giving information about shopping must not miss as everyone likes to buy souvenirs. With tight Tibet tour schedule, doing shopping on your free time during the Tibet tours gives you a relaxed feel. There are lots of shopping centers to visit and spend the whole day inside. Make sure you visit some of these shopping centers in Lhasa. Let us give you an example; be it trekking or camping, cycling or hiking, bringing those travel equipment from your own country is an extra expenditure plus it will give you a heavy tour. Your trekking and camping needs are always taken care by Tibet Shambhala Adventure. From spoons and plates to the camping tent, we have rich material and human resources to make your Tibet Tour easy, convenient and happy.
Apart from those necessary travel needs which Tibet Shambhala can provide, there are other personal requirements like buying your Tibet Trekking shoes and other necessary personal equipment or clothes, can easily be met by visiting some of the shopping plazas around Bharkor Bazzar or near the Potala Palace. You get choose from almost all the international brands to the made in China stuffs. To buy souvenirs. For more details on your Tibet tour requirements, make sure you visit us at www.shambhala-adventure.com .
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