Money and Insurance
cctv.com 08-30-2005 14:15
Other than Chinese currency, what else currency is acceptable in Tibet?
US$ is acceptable only in a very limited range, e.g. tips. However, for convenience, Chinese currency is the best choice. If you want to change US$ to Chinese currency in Tibet, you can change in Lhasa Hotel or the Bank of China.
Can I draw cash from the local banks in Tibet?
Yes, but only the Bank of China has this function. However, the ATM there doesn?藟t always work properly. So we suggest you to bring some cash with you.
Do travel agencies provide travel insurance?
A: Yes. It is compulsory that travel operators must buy travel agencies' liability insurance for their clients. For details of the insurance.
Should I buy additional travel insurance besides the insurance which is provided by the travel agency?
A: It depends on what you would like your insurance to cover. You may buy additional insurance to cover what travel agencies' liability insurance does not cover.
Are Tibet's streets safe?
A: Generally, it is quiet safe in Tibet. Since most Tibetans are devout Buddhists, who believe good deeds will accumulate merit in their next lives, crimes are rare. But tourists need pay attention to dogs!
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