What You Need to Know If You're Traveling to Lhasa, Tibet
Nov. 9, 2006 -- Here's what you need to know if you're traveling to Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet.
Getting Started:
From USA to Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet
From the East Coast (e.g., New York's JFK Airport)
Total travel time: Approx. 23 hours, 29 minutes (not including layovers)From the West Coast (e.g., Los Angeles' LAX Airport)
Total travel time: Approx. 20 hours
After arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport, you have two options:
You can take a flight to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Total travel time: 5 hours, plus a 1 hour layover
Distance: 59 Miles
For information on flights at Gonggar Airport, please call 0891-6246465
The location of airline booking office: No.1 Nangre Road; Tel:0891-6833446; 0891-6822393 (at night)
You can take a the Ginghai-Tibet train from Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet
Total travel time: Approx. 48 hours
Price: 813 Yuan (US$102) to 1,262 Yuan (US$158)
For more information and to see schedules, Click Here.
Additional Information:
Click here to find out about attractions at Potala Palace.
Exchange rate: US $1 = Yen 8.26
Weather overview:
Summer in Tibet is quite pleasant; the climate is mild, with a few rainy days. The temperature during the summer ranges from 70-75 degrees F, and in the winter the temperature stays around 44 degrees F. Summer and autumn are the most comfortable time in Lhasa.
Travel information: Click here.
Lhasa Tourist Information: Click here.