Western Tibet (Ngari) - Tibet - page 357

( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Beijing Beilu; noodles ¥12)
For a taste of Central Asia head to this popular Uighur restaurant ( ashkhana in Turkic),
100m from the main roundabout. Fresh naan bread, a bowl of suoman (fried noodle
squares) and a couple of kebabs make for a great meal. The barbecue grill and smell of
mutton are signs that you're close.
Information
Agricultural Bank of China BANK
(Zhōngguó Nóngyè Yínháng GOOGLE MAP ; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri)
Near the army post, west of the roundabout. Will change cash US dollars, euros and UK
pounds only (no travellers cheques). There's an ATM outside on the Visa, MasterCard and
Cirrus networks.
Public Security Bureau POLICE
(PSB, Gōng'ānjú GOOGLE MAP ; 17 Wenhua Lu; 10am-1pm & 4-7pm Mon-Fri)
Groups may need to get travel permits endorsed here if they haven't done so in Darchen.
The office is in the southeast of town.