Deji Road Dining Area

德吉路 · Commercial Area · Lhasa

The western dining belt of Lhasa, where Tibetan kitchens, Sichuan noodle houses, Nepali restaurants and hotpot parlours line Deji Road. It is the practical answer to where to eat in the evenings, a short taxi ride from the old town.

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TypeCommercial Area
Altitude3,650 m (11,975 ft)
Visit lengthAbout 1.5 hours
Opening hoursRestaurants 10:30-23:00

Overview

Quick facts about Deji Road Dining Area

Quick answer

The western dining belt of Lhasa, where Tibetan kitchens, Sichuan noodle houses, Nepali restaurants and hotpot parlours line Deji Road. It is the practical answer to where to eat in the evenings, a short taxi ride from the old town.

TypeCommercial Area
Altitude3,650 m (11,975 ft)
Visit lengthAbout 1.5 hours
Opening hoursRestaurants 10:30-23:00
Good to knowThe western dining street where Lhasa's Tibetan, Sichuan, Nepali and hotpot restaurants cluster - the practical answer to 'where do we eat tonight'

How to visit

Practical advice from our Lhasa team.

  • Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
  • Taxi drop-off: Deji Middle Road kerbside
  • Bus: City buses along Deji Middle Road in the city's western dining belt

Hotels near Deji Road Dining Area

Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.

Best time to visit

Average daily high and low in °C, and monthly rain in mm. Winter is cold and dry, with fewer visitors and lower hotel prices.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec24°-9°130 mm
Daily highDaily lowRain
BestGoodCold or limited access

Nearby

Questions

Deji Road Dining Area is at about 3,650 m (11,975 ft) above sea level. Plan a slow first day and drink plenty of water.
The better months are usually May, June, September, October.
Yes. All foreign visitors need a Tibet Travel Permit, and some areas need extra permits. We file them for you with every booking.
About 1.5 hours

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