Transportation condition in Tibet has changed greatly recently. Now highways, airlines and railway are connecting it to the other regions of China.
Air:Planes is by far the most convenient way to enter Tibet. There are currently two airports in the region with the Gongga Airport in Lhasa most useful to travelers. Gongga Airport has regular service to/from Chengdu, Xian, Beijing, Chongqing, and even Katmandu and Hong Kong.
Gongga Airport to downtown Lhasa: 1.5 - 2 hours by airport bus. Ticket price: 35 yuan.
Flight is the fastest and most comfortable way to enter Tibet, However, by taking a flight there is little time to acclimate to the harsh condition of thin air.
Lhasa air ticket office: 0891-6833446
Train:The opening of the Qinghai-Tibet railway was a historical move for Tibet transportation which ended the situation of Tibet being one of the most inaccessible regions in China. At the time fo writing, there are trains
At the time of writting, there are six train serivices to/from TIbet which include: Beijing-Lhasa, shanghai-Lhasa, Guangzhou-Lhasa, Lanzhou/xian-Lhasa, Chengdu/Chongqing-Lhasa and Xining/Golmud-Lhasa.
The train travel is relatively comfortable as trains running on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway are in good conditions, better than that of most of the trains in China; cars are sealed and oxygenated. The train has to pass the Tanggula Pass, which is the highest point on the railway with 5230 meters above sea level. Most passengers will feel symptoms of altitude sickness such as headache, vomiting at that point.
Scenery on the way features alpine lakes. snow-capped mountains, vast grassland, deserts.
Tips: you need to show your passport and Tibet Entry Permit when buying your ticket. Tickets in high season from May to October are in huge demand so book in advance is recommended.
Air:Planes is by far the most convenient way to enter Tibet. There are currently two airports in the region with the Gongga Airport in Lhasa most useful to travelers. Gongga Airport has regular service to/from Chengdu, Xian, Beijing, Chongqing, and even Katmandu and Hong Kong.
Gongga Airport to downtown Lhasa: 1.5 - 2 hours by airport bus. Ticket price: 35 yuan.
Flight is the fastest and most comfortable way to enter Tibet, However, by taking a flight there is little time to acclimate to the harsh condition of thin air.
Lhasa air ticket office: 0891-6833446
Train:The opening of the Qinghai-Tibet railway was a historical move for Tibet transportation which ended the situation of Tibet being one of the most inaccessible regions in China. At the time fo writing, there are trains
At the time of writting, there are six train serivices to/from TIbet which include: Beijing-Lhasa, shanghai-Lhasa, Guangzhou-Lhasa, Lanzhou/xian-Lhasa, Chengdu/Chongqing-Lhasa and Xining/Golmud-Lhasa.
The train travel is relatively comfortable as trains running on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway are in good conditions, better than that of most of the trains in China; cars are sealed and oxygenated. The train has to pass the Tanggula Pass, which is the highest point on the railway with 5230 meters above sea level. Most passengers will feel symptoms of altitude sickness such as headache, vomiting at that point.
Scenery on the way features alpine lakes. snow-capped mountains, vast grassland, deserts.
Tips: you need to show your passport and Tibet Entry Permit when buying your ticket. Tickets in high season from May to October are in huge demand so book in advance is recommended.
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