Lhasa Main Post Office
The main post office on Beijing Middle Road near the Potala square, handy for international parcels, commemorative Tibetan-themed stamps and postcards home. A quick practical stop between sights.
Overview
Quick facts about Lhasa Main Post Office
The main post office on Beijing Middle Road near the Potala square, handy for international parcels, commemorative Tibetan-themed stamps and postcards home. A quick practical stop between sights.
| Type | Post Office |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.3 hours |
| Opening hours | 09:00-18:00 weekdays; shorter weekend hours |
| Good to know | The main post office on Beijing Middle Road near the Potala square, handy for international parcels, commemorative Tibetan-themed stamps and postcards home |
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: Kerbside on Beijing Middle Road beside the post office building
- Bus: City buses along Beijing Middle Road stop at the Potala square stops
Hotels near Lhasa Main Post Office
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
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