Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
for several delightful mani lhakhangs (buildings holding prayer wheels) and a traditional
wood-block printing room.
The monastery, a branch of Chayab Monastery, is around 6km west of Pomi. Cross the
road bridge over the Parlung Tsangpo, opposite the Jiāotōng Lǚguǎn, and take the first
right. This road continues all the way to Metok (and made Metok the last county in China
to be connected by road!), but after about 3km to 4km you need to turn sharp left uphill to
the monastery.
Sleeping & Eating
For Tibetan teahouses or Sìchuān fare head to Ping'an Jie, a little tree-lined street running
for a block south toward the river from across the Agricultural Bank.
Jiāotōng Lǚguǎn
HOTEL
( 189 0894 3591, 542 2798; tw without/with bathroom ¥68/158; )
Rooms are basic but have 24-hour hot water and are usually discounted 20%. Wi-fi is
available in the lobby. Do note that the hotel is on the north side of the main road (the river
is to the south) so don't confuse it with the larger hotel of the same name just opposite.
Míngzhū Bīnguǎn
HOTEL
( 542 4688; Zhamuxi Lu, tw ¥288-368; )
Among the best-quality rooms in town, these come with clean bathrooms, 24-hour hot wa-
ter, ADSL and, in some cases, river views. Standard twins are usually discounted to ¥150.
The hotel is at the west end of the main road, next to the petrol station.
Information
Agricultural Bank of China ATM
BANK
( Nóngyè Yínháng)
On the main road; may accept foreign cards.
