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Lhazê

City in Tibet, China

Overview

Lhazê is a small but culturally rich town in Tibet, China, acting as a key stop along the overland route to Mount Everest. With its lively markets and deep-rooted Tibetan Buddhist traditions, Lhazê offers visitors a glimpse into authentic local life away from large tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
29.09°, 87.64°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$475
Local Cost
$325
Local Income
$200
Cashless
25
English
10
Temperature
0.4°C
Summer Avg
9.2°C
Winter Avg
-9.0°C
Record High
22.8°C
Record Low
-24.5°C
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
366 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.

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