Tibet Useful Contact Information
Communication conditions are greatly improved in Tibet now and
it makes communication much easier than before.
Following are some useful contact information and telephone
numbers in Tibet.
Hospitals in Tibet
Banking, Currency Exchange and ATMs
Telecommunication Centers
International Mail Service in Tibet
Internet Cafes in Tibet
Useful Websites
Bookstores in Xi'an
Useful Websites
Major towns in Tibet have hospitals with basic facilities. Western
pharmaceutical treatment, Tibetan herbal remedies and Chinese
herbal remedies are also accessible.
The People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous
Region
This is the biggest and the best hospital in Lhasa, 24 hours
open.
Address:No. 16 Lingkhor Bei Road (northeast of Potala Palace),
Lhasa, Tibet
Tel: (86891) 632-2200
Emergency Treatment Center
Emergency Treatment Center is on the junction of Lingkhor North
Road and Duosinge North Road, next to The People's Hospital
of Tibet Autonomous Region, has English speaking doctors and
their service can be reached by emergency call 120.
Tibetan Traditional Hospital (Mentsikhang)
Tibetan Traditional Hospital has English speaking doctors.
Address: Yuthok Road (west of Jokhang Temple), Lhasa, Tibet
Tel: (86891) 632-4211 (Emergency Department - (86891) 632-3244)
People's Hospital of Lhasa
Address:No. 1 Beijing East Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Tel:(86891) 632-3811
People's Hospital of Autonomous
Region
Address:No. 7 Linguo North Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Tel:(86891) 633-2462
The Second People's Hospital of Tibet
Autonomous Region
Address:No. 95 Jinzhu West Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Tel:(86891) 683-5937
Tibetan Hospital of
the Autonomous Region
Address: No. 26 Niangre Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Tel: (86891) 632-3428
Shigatse Hospital
Shigatse Hospital is about 500 m (1,650 feet) north of Shigatse
Hotel.
Address: Jiefang East Road, Shigatse, Tibet
Epidemic Prevention Station of Lhasa
Address: No. 18 Linkuo North Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Tel: (86891) 633-3414
Note: Better hospital service and facilities can only be accessed
in Chengdu and other major cities.
| Banking, Currency Exchange & ATMs |
There are several financial institutions in Tibet, such as the
stations of central bank, and the branch offices of China Agriculture
Bank, Industry and Commerce Bank, Bank of China, China Construction
Bank, Tibet Autonomous Region Trust and Investment Co., and City
Trust Agency, as well as postal savings service. The number of
financial institutes is around 600. They cover all the cities,
towns, agricultural locations and ranches in the region.
Bank of China, Construction Bank and Agriculture Bank set their
branches in Lhasa. Agriculture Bank has the most banking outlets
and branches of Construction Bank have been connected with a network.
There's a branch of Construction Bank at the west junction of the
square of the Potala Palace. The ATM has been hooked up to the
network and cash can be drawn with credit cards there.
Renminbi (RMB) is the currency in Tibet. Only the Bank of China
offers foreign exchange services and facilities in Tibet and certain
up market hotels (Lhasa Hotel, the former Holiday Inn, and Tibet
Hotel).
Bank of China
All the Bank of China accepts all cash travelers' checks, but
only the main office offers cash advances on major credit cards
(MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and Amex).
- Main Office
Address: No. 28 Lingkhor North Road (north of the Yak Statue),
Lhasa, Tibet
Tel: (86891) 683-5078
Opening Hours: 9:30 am 每 1:00 pm; 3:30 pm 每 6:00 pm; Monday 每
Friday
- Sub 每 Branch
Address 1: Beijing East Road, Lhasa, Tibet (between Kirey Hotel
and Banak Shol Hotel)
Opening Hours: 9:30 am 每 6:00 pm, Monday 每 Friday; 11:00 am 每
3:00 pm, Saturday 每 Sunday
Address 2: Near the Shigatse Hotel, Shigatse, Tibet. This bank
can provide travelers' checks exchange services also.
Construction Bank
Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 12:00 am; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Place for converting foreign currencies: No. 33 Jinzhu East Road,
Lhasa, Tibet
| Telecommunication Centers |
The Tibetan phone system is reliable. Phone calls can be made
from public telephone booths with IC cards or in Telecommunication
Centers. There are two Telecommunication Centers in Lhasa, one
opposite the Yin Qiao Hotel and the other at the west end of
Beijing Dong Lu. IP card service connecting most China cities
and many countries is also available in Lhasa.A three minute
call (to the UK or US ) will cost approx. RMB 20 from a telephone
centre or with a prepaid phone card can be bought from shops,
hotels and kiosks.
Mobile phone services are available in Lhasa and other major
towns. Pagers and mobile phones with roaming function also provide
tourists with a convenient alternative form of communication.
| International Mail Service in Tibet |
International mail service is available at the post offices
next to the Telecommunication Centers. The postal service is
good and stamps are available everywhere. An overseas stamp for
a postcard will cost approximately RMB 5.
There are dozens of internet cafes in Lhasa. The cost is usually
RMB 4 每 8 per hour.The internet service in the Makye Ame Restaurant
and the Barkhor cafe are examples. In Chamdo, Ngari and Yadong
there are also a number of other internet cafes. More Internet
accesses:
Huiren Internet Caf谷
Around the Barkhor, the largest internet cafe in Lhasa with unique
furnishings, pictures and art works hung on walls for sale.
Jisu Internet Caf谷
Address:No. 76 Beijing Zhong Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Tel:(86891) 683-2001
Shiye Internet Caf谷
Address:No. 230 Beijing Zhong Road, Lhasa, Tibet
Tel:(86891) 683-0672
Qiubite Internter Caf谷
Address:No. 310 Changqing Street, Chamdo, Tibet
Tel:(86891) 1390-895-6573.
NOTE: Although
this information is correct at the time of our web publication,
it is still advised that you call the phone number and confirm
the address before going to the venue because some venues may have
changed their telephone numbers or address locations.
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