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Where to Stay in Tibet
Where to Stay in Tibet
As in all major cities in China, major cities in Tibet have a variety of hotels for visitors ranging from one to four-stars. Each of Tibet's hotels will offer their guests the hospitality that Tibet is famous for.
There is a selection of hotels ranging from the three to five-stars in Tibet, the majority of them located in Lhasa City. For five-star hotels, China Odyssey Tours recommends the The Brahmaputra Grand Hotel, and for four-star hotels, the Tibet Hotel is recommended, for three-star hotels, the Shanghbala Hotel is recommended, and for two-star hotels, the Gyangtse Hotel is recommended. The desk workers and concierge of each of Tibet's hotels will serve each guest with great hospitality and do everything in their ability to make visitors feel at home.
Visitors spending the night in Tibet's major cities, Lhasa, Tsedang, Shigatse, Naqu and Gyantse, can stay in star graded hotels, but outside of the major cities, visitors should be prepared to sleep in simple guesthouses whose amenities vary greatly. It is recommended that visitors planning on staying in the guesthouses bring their own sleeping bags and toilet paper.
The prices of Tibet's star graded hotels are relatively high, especially during the peak tourism season, due to the influx of visitors pouring into Tibet. In the off seasons, the prices are much lower, and the prices for the guesthouses located in the suburban areas range from 20rmb to 60rmb.
Recently, it has become popular for visitors to Tibet to spend the night in a local family's home, or go camping overnight. Camping is popular because of its flexibility and more affordable price. Visitors who do intend to camp out must be able to handle the often harsh environment of Tibet. In Lhasa, tents are available for rent, and prices vary according to season, and size and quality of the tents. For safety's sake, China Odyssey Tours recommends that visitors to Tibet do not stay in local homes or camp outside.
