Shigatse Tibetan Medicine Hospital
The Shigatse Tibetan Medicine Hospital offers Tibetan medical consultations and treatment for altitude-related complaints, and serves as the main medical backup for the Tsang region.
Overview
Quick facts about Shigatse Tibetan Medicine Hospital
The Shigatse Tibetan Medicine Hospital offers Tibetan medical consultations and treatment for altitude-related complaints, and serves as the main medical backup for the Tsang region.
| Type | Hospital |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,840 m (12,598 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 24-hour emergency; outpatient 09:00–18:00 |
| Good to know | Bring your passport for registration; serious cases are transferred to Lhasa. |
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 Shigatse Tibetan Medicine Hospital
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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