How much does it cost to go to Lhasa for four days?

Lhasa is the place that people say is closest to paradise. Not only many Chinese people have a special yearning for Lhasa, but many people in Europe are also obsessed with Lhasa. So in the eyes of most people, Lhasa is very far away from us, and the cost will of course increase unconsciously. So how much does it cost to visit Lhasa? The editor below will tell you that if you visit Lhasa, the specific consumption is generally food Housing and transportation.

Food: The price of food in Lhasa is not particularly high. Compared with ordinary provincial capital cities or tourist cities, it is very affordable. I remember that I didn’t spend a lot of money on meals.

1. Breakfast: day 1, two fried dough sticks, a soy milk, about 6 yuan; day 2, a small pot of butter tea (barely enough to drink by myself), a tea egg, more than 10 yuan (mainly a little butter tea It’s a bit expensive, but sweet tea will be cheaper); breakfast can be settled at 10 yuan per person. However, there is a time difference in Tibetan areas. If you get up too early, there are not many breakfast shops open.

2. Lunch/Dinner: There will be many choices for dinner. Generally, when people go to Lhasa, they will eat some Tibetan food, yak hot pot and the like. Last time, three friends from the same youth hostel and I went to a Tibetan hot pot restaurant with high praise rates. The service attitude was also very good. I thought it would be a bit expensive, so we ordered the matching dishes in the store. Four people All-you-can-eat, with plenty of food left over, costing more than 70 yuan per person. Sometimes, when I eat alone, I go to Dicos or a rice noodle shop, which costs more than 20 per person. Ordering takeout is also very convenient, the delivery speed is fast, and the consumption level is similar to that of second-tier cities.

Travel: You can take a taxi or take a bus when traveling. I recommend taking the bus, which costs one yuan one way. There are stops at the main attractions in Lhasa, which is very convenient. You can see the scenery along the way, and there are no people on the bus. There will be plenty and there are always seats available. I don’t recommend taking a taxi. Generally, taxis don’t use meters. Some drivers will charge according to the number of people. It may only be a few yuan with a meter, but for four people, they will charge 40 yuan. However, if you are pressed for time and have good bargaining skills, you can also choose to take a taxi. Taxis are just not affordable, but not to the point of being a rip-off.

Accommodation: There are many places to stay, including better hotels, Tibetan-style houses, and some youth hostels run by mainlanders. I was staying at a youth hostel. I booked it on a certain website for more than 40 TAT per bed and night. Then I found out that after I went there, they called me to book directly or checked in directly after I arrived. The price was more than 30 TAT. I was cheated by a certain website. For a hotel, the average price is about 200-500. Don't know much about this. Personally, I recommend living near the Potala Palace. The transportation is very convenient and there are many places to live. I was living near Xuexin Village. I got off the train and took the bus directly there. It was very pleasant.

Attractions: It seems that the Tibet Tourism Bureau has started to provide free admission in the off-season. 5A-level attractions are free. For temples that are not free, a few dozen yuan per capita is usually enough. However, tickets for the Potala Palace need to be arranged in advance, and it is difficult to get a ticket. At that time, I believed in some evil idea and bought a one-day tour for more than 90 yuan. I didn't have to queue up to buy tickets, and then a tour guide would explain it. In fact, it is quite cost-effective, but the hostel owner will provide a more affordable plan. If you are in a hurry, you can book it at home. If you have a more flexible arrangement, you can study it after you arrive.

Buy, buy, buy: After going to Lhasa, everyone will also buy some souvenirs. There are many shops on Barkhor Street, and the prices are probably on the high side. I remember that there was a market nearby that had a lot of affordable goods. It was recommended by the girl who lived with me. She had been to Lhasa three times in total and explored many affordable shops. By the way, many friends told me that if you don’t want to buy something, it’s best not to ask questions at Tibetan shops, or don’t buy after negotiating the price for a long time. Doing so will get scolded by the shopkeeper, and it will be considered that you are not sincere. Want to buy something. So I didn’t ask about the price or buy anything.