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 Tibetan hotel by sachara
Everything was decorated, the table, the bench, the bed, the cupboard. Only the carpet was just green. Every door and drawer of the colourful cupboard had a different illustration. They told me that most of the Tibetan houses in the area had the same furniture
I was happy I had a room at the first floor. Because of the heigth it was very tiring to walk up the stairs. The dinner in this hotel was great. It was served at a turning plateau at the table with a lot of choice. Theme: HotelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Gyantse
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 David in front of the
Pentoc which we enjoyed by jadedmuse
Needless to say, they tried to put us up in one of the "nicer" hotels - which pretty much equated to "soul-less" in my book. Despite the fact that we'd already prepaid our hotel stay in Lhasa, we insisted on changing to the Pentoc Guesthouse - and paying for it -after hearing Salina (one of the other three persons on our Tibet trip) rave about how clean it was. We could not have been more delighted!!!
This place is known in Lhasa for its Tibetan charm with a young, international feel to it. At first I thought - "oh no...if backpackers stay here, it's got to be a dump!" How wrong was I! The dining area proved to be a cozy room complete with a Tibetan sitting area and fireplace...the person in charge of the kitchen was Belgian...and most importantly: they had an espresso machine AND a computer with internet service (albeit VERY SLOW....).
The rooms sleep anywhere from two twin beds to three or four to a room - dormitory style. David and I rented a room with three beds and had it to ourselves - all for something like $11!! The bathrooms are in between floors, and every morning and evening like clockwork, they were scrubbed and scoured. There was running hot water and the people there - both staff and guests - were terrific. It was our best decision while in Lhasa! Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 6326686Directions: Just down the street from the Barkhor Square, LhasaOther Contact: pentoc@public.east.cn.net
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 Tibetan-style room at Gyantse
Hotel by tiganeasca
A square knee-high table in the middle of the floor boasted colorful Chinese designs; on its glass top sat a blue and white porcelain tea set and an unusually large Chinese thermos. These hot water containers were a staple of every Chinese hotel we visited. Unlike American-made models which keep water acceptably hot for a few hours, these wonders kept water nearly scalding for more than twenty-four hours, making tea a long-term opportunity.
In another corner of the room a small television rested next to a Chinese-inspired dressing table and mirror. A squat radio looking like a refugee from the 1950s, complete with fancy white pushbuttons, sat between the "beds." The furniture which passed for beds looked dismayingly uncomfortable at first glance. Undoubtedly not a millimeter longer than six feet (if that) and barely wide enough to turn over, each lacquered wooden base framed a four-inch thick mattress on top of which lay a small woolen carpet that just covered the top of the bed. Stacked nearby were a wool blanket and a plain white comforter. As we would discover, however, the beds were very comfortable--or maybe we were just exhausted. Theme: HotelComparison: most expensive
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 ebc, the Everest is behind me
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The tents are ok, some have a cement slap and I would reccomand to go for that sort of "comfort".
The average price is between 20 to 30 Y per bed. They ususally provide free tea and blankets are plenty.
Pls note that I stayed there in July 2004 and it was freezing at night !!
No "real" toilet or bathroom. Nature is queen there.
Despite the location and the limited competition, the price were very ok including drinks and food.
Wake-up at 06.00 in the morning and your first sight is his majesty Everest
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Not our first choice, we ended up here nonetheless, courtesy of the Chinese government, which changed our plans. It is not exactly centrally located but I can't imagine a more luxurious hotel in Tibet.
You name it, they've got it: two restaurants (including, sadly, the Hard Yak Cafe), laundry, karaoke lounge, coffee-shop, bar, room service, swimming pool, a whole floor devoted to souvenirs of virtually every imaginable kind, air-conditioning, telephones, televisions, 468 rooms (all with private baths). It was renovated in 1999, is largely Chinese-run (except for the local Tibetans lucky enough to have menial jobs), and is modern enough to take credit cards and offer supplementary oxygen!
As to the rooms themselves, the Western rooms (they also offer Tibetan-decor rooms) are fairly standard mid-class American hotel rooms. In fact, though I know this doesn't help non-Americans, picture a typical Holiday Inn. Very clean, very nice. No more. Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensiveAddress: 1 Minzu RoadPhone: (86) 891-6832221/891-6324509Website: (86) 891-6335796/891-6336787
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It is a newly built hotel in Shigatse. Very nice and big room...rooms face backyard ensure good quality sleep. Internet service.
Price is inexpensive (you can bargain a little bit):
Rmb200 (euro20-25) for standard room with queenside bed
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I have never seen such "arrogant" HOSTEL before. Hostel Yak never accept reservation by whatever means. Who gets there first, who gets the bed. Probably it is due to the tourist season.
Hostel Yak has decoration of tibetan type...quite clean and enjoy the convenient location. Most of the standard rooms are pre-occupied by travel agency for foreign tour group.
This is the place where you can find lots of ad re jeep sharing or trip notice on the bulletin board. Theme: HostelAddress: on main street
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 The Fantastic Scenery en-route by into-thin-air |
Room are better than snowland or banak shol. The bathroom is also better. The place looks cleaner but is that worth 260 Y for a double (twin bed) ????
In fact, I stayed there because all the others were full and I was quite happy to find this hotel.
Super friendly staff !!!
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 Rongbuk Monastery with Mt.
Everest towering behind by Claus_Qvist
Western Tibet is perfect for camping and so is the Everest Region. As campgrounds don't exist, everything is done "wild", however, beware not to stay too close to the villages. Though most people are extremely friendly, some villages don't like tourists at all, or you might encounter one of the unpleasant mastiff dogs.
If you do happen to stay close to a village, ask permission first, just to avoid and unpleasant experiences. Theme: CampgroundComparison: least expensive
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