Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
This reliable trekking shop has Western-quality sleeping bags (¥350 to ¥600), Gore-Tex
jackets and tents, plus hard-to-find imported knick-knacks like altimeters, trekking socks
and Primus cook sets. Gear is also available for rent.
Rental rates are ¥20 for a stove, ¥30 for a tent or ¥20 for a sleeping bag per day, with a
deposit of ¥500 to ¥700. There's currently no English sign.
Information
INTERNET ACCESS
Most public internet cafes won't accept foreigners without a local identity card. Almost all
hotels and some cafes such as the
Summit Café
offer free wi-fi to patrons.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Several hotels and pharmacies around town sell Tibetan herbal medicine recommended by
locals for easing symptoms of altitude sickness. The most common medicine is known as
solomano
in Tibetan and
hóngjīngtīan
() in Chinese, though locals also recommend
gāoy-
uánníng
() and
gāoyuánkāng
(). A box of vials will cost you ¥35 to ¥50; take three vials a
day.
120 Emergency Centre
HOSPITAL
Part of People's Hospital. Consultations cost around ¥150.
Mentsikhang
HOSPITAL
9.30am-12.30pm &
3.30-6pm)
The place for a traditional Tibetan medical consultation.
Tibet Military Hospital
HOSPITAL
Travellers who have received medical attention confirm that this place is the best option (if
you have an option).
