Tibet Travel Service Centre
The official tourism service centre in central Lhasa, where travellers can ask about itineraries, licensed guides and the permits needed for travel beyond the city. A sensible first stop on arrival day.
Overview
Quick facts about Tibet Travel Service Centre
The official tourism service centre in central Lhasa, where travellers can ask about itineraries, licensed guides and the permits needed for travel beyond the city. A sensible first stop on arrival day.
| Type | Tourist Service |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,650 m (11,975 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 09:30-18:00, closed on public holidays |
| Good to know | The official tourism service centre in central Lhasa, where travellers can ask about itineraries, licensed guides and the permits required for travel beyond the city |
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: Centre entrance on the main street
- Bus: City buses along the central corridor stop within a short walk
Hotels near Tibet Travel Service 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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