Getting there:
While getting to Lhasa is straightforward,
transport to some remote mountain areas or other isolated religious
destinations, such as Ngari prefecture, may not be convenient. Public
bus routes are not developed like those you see in Beijing. The road
gets bumpy and dusty. It will be even worse in rainy seasons. If you are
going to those places, renting a good quality Land Cruiser from local
travel agency is recommended. The price is judged by day. The conditions
of minor roads are only passable by jeeps. Due to the rough road
condition from Tingri to Everest Base Camp, 4WD plays main role for
Everest Base Camp tours.
By Air:
Tibet also opens both
international and domestic airlines. You can take the regular direct
domestic flights from Chengdu (2hours' flying time), Beijing (6hrs),
Shanghai(8hrs), Chongqing (2hrs), Xi’an (3hrs), Guangzhou(5hrs) and
Kunming (4hrs)to Tibet. The international route is from Kathmandu 2hours
flying (capital of Nepal). Gongga Airport Tibet is at the Gongga County
in the south of Lhasa 100 kilometers away. It takes around 2 hours’
driving from Lhasa.:
Lhasa Gonggar Airport:
Planes are by
far the fastest means to move to the Roof of the World. There are two
airports in Tibet while Gonggar airport connects Lhasa, hence Tibet,
with Chengdu, Xian, Beijing, Chongqing, and even Katmandu and Hong Kong.
There is no air route within Tibet at present. Traveling by air into
Tibet will surely brings visitors unique and thrilling experience. Just
imagine that you are above the world highest snow and cloud clad peaks!
However, since planes travel fast and there is little time for
acclimatization.
Tibet railway:
Tibet Railway has already been open to traffic since July 1, 2006. Now travelers can make convenient access to Tibet by train.
Lhasa Railway Station
Train from West Beijing to Lhasa
By road:
There are five highways in Tibet.
Sichuan-Tibet Highway:
Sichuan-Tibet
highway is the longest, 2413 kilometers (1496 miles) long, built in
1950 and opened for traffic in 1954. The roads ply the uneven terrain
over 14 mountains which average 4000-5000 meters (13120-16400 feet)
high, and over a dozen of famous rivers such as Lantsang River (Mekong).
The climate along the road presents beautiful scenery ranging from
spring to winter. However, the road condition is not good.
Liuwu Long-Distance Bus Station in Lhasa:
Qinghai-Tibet
Highway starts from Golmud of Qinghai, the only road providing bus
service among the five highways and the main road to travel Tibet. 1160
kilometers (720 miles) long and averaging 4000 meters (13120 feet) high,
along Kunlun Mountains and vast grassland, which amaze people living in
modern civilization, the bituminous road is the best road leading to
Tibet.
Xinjiang-Tibet Highway:
Xinjiang-Tibet Highway
starts from Yecheng in Xinjiang. It runs 1455 kilometers (902 miles),
winding its way among fives mountains soaring more than 5000 meters
(16400 feet) high above the sea level. A spectacular view of Mt. Kailash
and Lake Manasarova overwhelm travelers while traveling along the road.
Yunnan-Tibet Highway:
Yunnan-Tibet Highway spans 800 kilometers (492 miles) to reach Markham, a less beaten track by travelers.
Chinese-Nepalese Highway:
Chinese-Nepalese
Highway is another main road traveled often. It stretches 900
kilometers (558 miles) from Kathmandu to reach Shigatse and Lhasa. Among
the five highways, only Qinghai-Tibet Highway and Chinese-Nepalese
Highway are open to foreigners at present. Inside Tibet, there are now
regular buses shuttling between major towns. Advertisement:
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