What is the consumption situation in Lhasa?

Tibetan consumption can be said to be second to none in the country, with prices at least 30 to 50% higher than in mainland cities. Here is an introduction to some local tourism consumption in Tibet:

1. Lhasa City There are many taxi companies, and jeep rentals are 3.5-4 yuan/km. There are also discounts for chartered cars.

1. Taxi:

Although the city of Lhasa is very small, it is surprising that it has 2,000 taxis. If you take a taxi in Lhasa, you have to negotiate the price when you get on the bus. It is usually 10 yuan in the city. Drepung Monastery is far away and costs 20 yuan. If you take a taxi to the airport, it costs 150-250 yuan. It is 98 kilometers and takes 1.5-2 hours. .

2. Bus:

Bus are all unmanned ticket buses with a fare of 1 yuan. Even the big buses to the train station are 1 yuan.

3. Minibus:

Individual minibuses travel on fixed routes, and the fare is 2 yuan.

4. Human-powered tricycle:

You can take a tricycle to get around Lhasa. Each vehicle can seat 2 people and only travels in the city. Negotiate the price before getting on the bus, usually 3-7 yuan.

5. Bicycles:

Many hotels have bicycles for rent, usually priced at 2 yuan/hour, mountain bikes at 3 yuan/hour, and daily rentals of 20-30 yuan/day. .

6. Car rental:

Car rental varies depending on the season. April to May is the cheapest, with an off-road cruiser costing between 3,800 and 4,500 yuan; June to September The price is 1,500-2,000 yuan higher than in April and May. The fee to enter the mountain is 400 yuan. The ferry to Samye Temple is 180 yuan, and the price per person of the Everest line is about 2,100 yuan.

2. When traveling in Tibet, Lhasa and large and medium-sized cities such as Rizhe, Gyantse, Nagqu, Nyingchi, Bayi, Nanshan, Zedang and other large and medium-sized cities have relatively good star-rated hotels, and their conditions and service levels are satisfactory. The vast majority of tourists are satisfied.

1. Star-rated hotels:

There are relatively good star-rated hotels in Lhasa. There are currently 5 five-star hotels, and the ordinary room rate is generally 600. -1,200 yuan.

2. Special hotels:

In Lhasa, the most popular hotels are not big hotels, but small hotels with unique Tibetan characteristics. Between 150-350 yuan

3. Rent:

If you plan to stay here for more than a month, it is best to rent a house in Lhasa, which is fully equipped and 500 yuan/month is enough. .

3. Barkhor Street is paved with granite stones and is a famous shopping street. The products in Barkhor Street are full of Tibetan characteristics and there are countless amazing handicrafts.

1. Tibetan medicines:

If you want to be assured of Tibetan medicines and medicinal materials, it is best to buy them at state-owned pharmacies. The price is not much different from other places.

2 .Tibetan specialty souvenirs:

Tibetan ethnic characteristics can be seen everywhere such as prayer wheels, thangkas, Tibetan boots, handmade carpets, cow wool, Buddhist beads, celestial stones, turquoise, Tibetan knives, etc. Handicrafts, old-fashioned jewelry, religious utensils, Tibetan incense, Tibetan boots, Zang hats, Tibetan robes, Tibetan knives, snuff bottles and other daily necessities, as well as various products from India and Nepal. Although it is relatively deserted during the year, shopping on Barkhor Street is very lively during the rest of the year. You must learn to bargain with the stall owners. The price offered by the private stall owners on Barkhor Street is very random. They ask for prices based on who they think you are. People, it’s even more outrageous. The prices offered by different stall owners for the same hanging ornaments often vary by 10 times, especially for rare items. Don’t rush to buy them.

3. Picture album:

You can also buy the large picture album "Tibet" at Barkhor Street for 180 yuan, and the larger picture album "Tibetan Buddhist Temple Murals" for 650 yuan.

4. Practical information. >

1. Telecommunications:

Since 2007, Tibet has launched the "Tourism Rental, Travel in Tibet" business. This business can solve the high roaming charges incurred by tourists when using mobile phones to communicate in Tibet. And long-distance calls. Using the rental service, tourists can enjoy unlimited domestic long-distance calls for only 10 yuan per day.

Internet cafe:

Lhasa City. There are at least 200 Internet cafes near the district, with relatively fast Internet speeds and prices in line with those in the mainland.

The price is 3-4 yuan/hour on weekends and holidays such as Golden Week, and 2.5-3 yuan/hour on weekdays (Monday to Friday).