Getting around
For those travellers based in the Tibetan quarter of Lhasa, most of the major inner-Lhasa sights are within fairly easy walking distance. For sights such as the Norbulingka over in the west of town, it’s better to take a taxi or rent a bicycle.
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Local transport
Taxi
Taxis charge a standard fare of Y10 to anywhere within the city.
Bicycle
Bicycles are a great way to get around Lhasa once you have acclimatised to the altitude.
Thaizand Bicycle Tours (691 0898; thaizand@hotmail.com; Kirey Hotel, 105 Beijing Donglu) rents quality mountain bikes for Y60 per day, with a helmet and pads.
Yueye Bike Rental (Beijing Donglu; 8am-9pm) down the alley beside the Banak Shol hotel rents decent Giant-brand mountain bikes for Y30 per day. The nearby Bodi Chehang Bike Hire (Beijing Donglu; 9.30am-9.30pm) also rents bikes for Y20 per day. Other rental places on Zangyiyuan Lu charge around Y30 per day. The Yak Hotel is another possibility.
Bicycle theft is a problem in Lhasa, so be sure to park your bike in designated areas (Y1). A lock and chain is a good idea.
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