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This arctile is about the Tibet travel and Lhasa travel. You can find some helpful information in it if you are planning your trip to Tibet now.

Tibet is famous of its Buddhism culture and all the Tibetan people are religious Buddhism follower. Because of this, there are many taboos(some knowledge of these will be helpful for your Lhasa travel or Tibet travel) here in Tibet.

1. If the guests visit a Tibetan home, the older people always get the priority to speak first. To show your respect to them, you can add a “LA” to the end of their names. Complaining to the strangers is unpolite in Tibet. When receiving gifts from the Tibetan people, always use your two hands.

2. Tibetan people have lots of Taboos in food. It is forbidden to eat the meat of donkey, horse or dog in Tibet. (Dog meat is the biggest taboo) Once a plate toughes these meats, it will not be used again. The Tibetan people believe that having these meats will make their soul dirty and they will never go to heaven after death if they eat these meats. In some Tibetan areas, eating fish meats is a sin too. The Tibetan people worship the horse and regard it as the God representing the Road. Because of this, having the milk of the horse is also forbidden in Tibet.

3. When drinking wines with the Tibetan people, you should spray some wine to the air for 3 times, using your ring finger. This is to show your respect to the sky, earth and ancestor.

4. In the first day of every year in the Tibetan calender, house-cleaning is not allowed in Tibet. You can not eat food with stuffings in it. Can not cry, fight, dispute. Can not say “empty”, “nothing”, “illness”, “pain”, “death”, “killing”, “poor”, “no”, “bad luck”, etc. Tibetan people think these words as the bad signs for the new year. It is also forbidden to borrow things from other people in this day. (this will make the Tibetan family poor)

5. Killing wild animals is also a big taboo in Tibet. Tibetan people believe that it is a big sin to be brutal to the wild animals. They oppose the hunting of wild animals.

6. In Tibet, do not spit or applaud in front of the Tibetan people. Do not shake the skirt. These actions will be thought as bad signs in Tibet. If you visit a Buddhism temple, do not walk from right to left.

7. Throwing the bones to the fire is also a taboo in Tibet. Tibetan people believe this will attract the ghosts. Whistling is also forbidden in Tibetan homes for the same reason. If there is some one sick, the Tibetan people will not invite guests to their home.

8. Bring white things out of a Tibetan home in the night is a sign of fortune losing in the future.

There are many other taboos in Tibet for sure, but do not worry about them too much. The Tibetan people are very hospitable and they will not be hostile to you if you make some little mistakes. They know that the tourist are from all over the world and have different cultures and customs.(You can get more information about Lhasa travel, Tibet travel and China vacations at : Travel 2 China Info . COM )

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This article is about the Lhasa travel and China vacations. You can find some helpful information in it if you are planning your Lhasa travel now.

Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet autonomous region in China. It is located at 3650 meters (12 000 feet) above sea level on the northern slopes of the Himalayas. Lhasa, which means “Land of the Gods”, is the heart of Tibet. Over 1,300 years old, it sits in a valley right next to the Lhasa River. Tourist resources are plenty, good hotels, tasty restaurants, travel agencies, Chinese department stores and supermarkets, in some parts of the city, you may find no difference to other Chinese cities, but the Tibetan influence is still strong and evident, especially around the old quarters near Barkhor.

In Lhasa, the most popular vehicles for the travellers are these 3: bus, taxi and manpower three-wheeled cart car.

There are several bus lines in the city of Lhasa.  You can take them to the major tourist attractions in Lhasa(the price is the same for all the bus lines: 2 rmb). The bus is not a bad choice for your Lhasa travel because the bus starts from the departure stop at every 1 or 2 minutes and it is not crowded(much more comfortable than the bus in other Chinese cities). Some tips here:The Tibetan Hospital of Lhasa(near the Square of Dazhao Temple) is most buses’ terminal and you can get in the bus there if you want.  An interesting thing I found out is that many buses here do not have bus stops in their way to the tourist attractions and all you need to do is to wave your hands to the bus driver. He/she will stop the bus for you(like what you do to get a taxicab). It is pretty funny, 

Although Lhasa does not have a big population, the number of taxicabs in Lhasa is not small. In the downtown of Lhasa, the cost is always 10 rmb(no matter day or night). If you are going to some place a little bit far away,like the Zhebang Temple, you can bargain with the taxi driver first. Usually the cost is from 15 to 20 rmb. Another choice is to rent a taxicab for a whole day and it is about 200 to 300 rmb. (You can get more information about Lhasa travel and China vacations at Travel2ChinaInfo Dot COM)

The manpower three-wheeled cart car is a very interesting thing in Lhasa and it is also most travellers’ favourite vehicle. The capacity is 2 people and you can experience the real Tibetan people’s life by taking this specail vehicle. The manpower three-wheeled cart car can take you to lots of interesting places in Lhasa. If the cart car owner is a Tibetan, you will find it very hard to communicate with him because they don’t speak English or Mandarin Chinese. You will need to learn some basic Tibetan for the communication with them. Counting from 3 to 5 in Tibetan is very useful here because you can use it to bargain with the cart car owner, .  If the cart car owner is a Han people, usually they will ask you to pay 1 or 2 rmb extra fees.(They speak Mandarin Chinese and this will help you to understand the life in Lhasa better if you can speak Mandarin too.)
Here is some useful Tibetan for your Lhasa travel(Tibetan for the number from 1 to 10):
1: ji, 2: ni, 3: song, 4: xi, 5: nga, 6: chu, 7: diu, 8: gei, 9: wu, 10: jio.

Travelling by bike in Lhasa is also a very pleasant experience. Many hotels and motels have the bike rental services and usually the cost is about 2-3 rmb for a hour and 20-30 rmb for a day.

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There are a lot of good places for your entertainment in Lhasa,Tibet. (Cinema,KTV,Bar,Pub,Night club,Tea bar,Cafe,Bowling club,etc)

1. Baguo Cafe:
This cafe has more than 40 tables. You can get coffee and all kinds of food(Chinese,Nepalese,Indian,Japanse,Italian food) here. It is also a place for you to surf the Internet. They also sell the travel books and Tibetan maps. You can use the IC telephone here if you do not have a cell phone in Lhasa. Lots of foreign travellers like this place.    The address of Baguo cafe is: South Dazhao Temple Square. Tel: 6326892.

2. JJ Dancing Club:
It is in the Potala Palace and you can see the traditional Tibetan dance here. In the day time, this place is used as a rink. It is open at 8:30 am. Tel: 6823231.

3. Nis Club:
It is located in 12 Linguobeilu, Lhasa. This place is like an entertainment center and it inlucdes shopping store, night club, tea bar, cafe, restaurant, hotel, etc. Here is the phone number: 6336648. Fax: 6336370.

4. Gelisen beer club:
You can get the German style beer here and you will never find a place like this in Lhasa. Lots of people like it and it is also a good place for you to hang out with friends. The capacity is about 200 people. The office hour is from 11 am to 2 am of the next day. Here is the address: 198 Beijingzhonglu(near the Tibet Mansion). Tel: 6826552.

5. Yindu Nigh Club:
It is a very popular disco club in Lhasa and you can also see good dancing shows here. Lots of young people like this place. The address is: Beijingzhonglu(near the Tibet Mansion).

6. Salong Nigh Club:
It is a place similar with the night clubs of other big cities in China. You can see lots of interesting shows here and the expense is a little bit high in Lhasa. There are also serveral good restaurants in it and they are open 24 hours. The address is: 187 Beijingzhonglu. Tel: 6814085, 6815524. (You can find more information about lhasa travel,beijing flights and china vacations from Travel2ChinaInfo Dot COM)

7. Lejilin Night Club:
This is a quiet place for you to hang out with friends and lots of high education people like this place. The address is: 181 Beijingzhonglu.

8. Tiantangliao Club:
It is a low expense club. The capacity is about 100 people and you can do the karaoke here. There are also some traditional Tibetan dancing shows here. The office hour is from 8 pm to 12 pm. Address: 148 Beijingzhonglu. Tel: 6829290.

9. Jianzhiyu Bowling Club:
It has 12 bowling alleys and a big parking garage. The expense here is not high and lots of middle age people like this place. It is located in the intersection of Beijingzhonglu and Minzulu. Tel: 6829672.

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Some tips for your Lhasa travel:
1. In the downtown of Lhasa, you may meet some kids asking for money. If you give money to a kid, you will be surrounded by these kids and your charity will only cause more trouble for yourself. In the entrance of Dazhao Temple or Potala Palace, there are a lot kids doing this job. In Lhasa, these kids do not go to school and they are making a living by this. You charity will only be the connivance for them. There are also some Tibetan monks asking for money in these areas. They claim to be the monks from the Shaga Temple but the real Shaga Temple monks will never do this kind of thing in my view.

2. Can I use my cell phone in Lhasa,Tibet? How is the cell phone signal?
In Lhasa and the big cities of Tibet, the cell phone services are available. You can use your cell phone in the Qingzang line(Qinghai to Tibet) and Chuanzang line (Sichuan to Tibet) too. But the signal is not so good sometimes becasue of the bad weather in Tibet. Currently, you can get the cell phone services if you are the customers of China Mobile(GSM), China Union(GSM,CDMA). Here is a list of the major tourist cities you can get the cell phone services in Tibet: Lhasa, Jiangzi,Rigeze,Shiquanhe,Lamu,Dingri,Zangmu,Zedang,Mozhugongka,Gongbujiangda,Linzhi,Bomi,Bashu,Bangda,Cangdu,Yangbajin,Dangxiong,Naqu,Ger. By the way, the CDMA services of China Union are available in the Qingzang line now.

3. Do I need to bring cash to Lhasa? Can I find the ATM to get some cash in Lhasa?
It is safe to carry cash to Lhasa and I will recommend you to carry enough cash for your Lhasa travel. In Lhasa, most places do not accept credit card or debit card and cash is always the first choice for the travellers to Lhasa. There are many bank branches in Lhasa(Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China). The debit cards of these banks are good to withdraw cash from the ATM. Currently, the debit cards from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China are not acceptable in the ATM of Lhasa,Tibet. Although you can cash using your debit cards in Lhasa, carrying enough cash is still the best choice for your Lhasa travel. Sometimes you are not able to get cash from the ATM or bank branch because of the bad telecom network of Tibet. Having cash in your hands is always more convinient for the travellers in Lhasa,Tibet.

4. Can I use U.S. dollars in Lhasa,Tibet?
No, dollars are not acceptable in Lhasa,Tibet. You will need to do the currency exchange first. The Bank of China and Lhasa Hotel can provide you this service.

5. About the flights to Lhasa:
Currently, there are non-stop flights to Lhasa from Beijing,Shanghai,Guangzhou,Hongkong,Chongqin,Chengdu,Xian,Xining,Cangdu,Kunming,Shangri-La,Jiademandu. The chance you get discounts on these airline tickets are pretty small.

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Lhasa has a very high altitude and this makes the ultraviolet radiation very strong here.(closer to the sun than other places in the world) The skin protection issue in Lhasa is a big concern for most travellers. Here I will talk about the tips for your skin care in Lhasa.

First, you will need to know the type of your skin and prepare all the necessary stuffs for your Lhasa travel like: sunscreen,moiseuriz,etc.  Second, A complete skin care process is helpful if you find some skin issues after the Lhasa travel.

Generally, there are three types of skin: oily skin,normal skin and dry skin. You should understand this concept first. The choosing of the right skin products is based on a good understanding of your own skin. 

From the scientific researches, we know that the No.1 skin killer is the ultraviolet radiation. This horrible radiation will accelerate the aging of the skin. Lhasa is famous of its high altitude and dry climate. This makes the ultraviolet radiation in Lhasa much more stronger than other non-tableland places. The Lhasa travel is not easy and your will need to care more about your skin in this “roof of the world”.

Comfort is the highest priority for your travel. The loose casaul clothings will be very good choice for your Lhasa travel. You can wear a hat or bring an umbrella to protect yourself from the strong ultraviolet radiation in Lhasa. Long time exposure in the sun will make you dizzy. Your skin will be severely damaged by the ultraviolet radiation and some travellers even got dermatitis here in Lhasa. Sunscreen is a must have in Lhasa and the SPF should be at least 15. You need to use the sunscreen to protect your skin that is exposed to the sun. Because you will sweat here in Lhasa, you’d better smear the sunscreen on your skin every one or two hours. Another important thing for the travellers to realize is the protection of your lips. The Tibetan climate is very dry and the lipstick is also a must have for your Lhasa travel.

In Lhasa, your skin will grow some flecks if you are exposed to the sun for a long time. The flecks will appear in the face and neck usually. If you find these annoying flecks in your Lhasa travel, the best way to deal with this problem is to finish a complete skin care process. It is easier to remove these flecks if you can do this repairing process on time.

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