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.