Lhasa International Travel Health Centre
The Lhasa International Travel Health Centre offers travel-medicine consultations, vaccinations and health certificates for outbound and inbound travellers. It is a practical stop before heading to Ngari, Nagqu or Everest, though altitude sickness must always be assessed by a doctor.
Overview
Quick facts about Lhasa International Travel Health Centre
The Lhasa International Travel Health Centre offers travel-medicine consultations, vaccinations and health certificates for outbound and inbound travellers. It is a practical stop before heading to Ngari, Nagqu or Everest, though altitude sickness must always be assessed by a doctor.
| Type | Hospital |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 24-hour emergency; outpatient 09:00–18:00 |
| Good to know | Bring your passport; services are for traveller health, not emergency care. |
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: Main entrance drop-off
- Bus: City buses stop at the hospital gate
Hotels near Lhasa International Travel Health Centre
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.
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