Ways of Travelling to Tibet

There are many ways if you want to travel to Tibet. Generally speaking, 2 ways are chosen by major tourists: by plane or by train. Of course there should be other ways like hiking, bicycling, trekking or even hitching, but now let’s focus on the most normal ones.

By Plane

Several cities have opened direct flight to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, which is also a must-go place if you want to know the best of Tibet. You can choose these airports below to fly to Tibet, were you happen to be in these cities. Otherwise, you may have to transfer in the mid-way.

Beijing Capital International Airport: It is located 32 km northeast of Beijing's city center, in an enclave of Chaoyang District.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport: It is situated in the western outskirts of Shanghai, about 13 kilometers from downtown area.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport: Located about 30 kilometres east of the city centre, it occupies a 40 square kilometres site adjacent to the coastline in eastern Pudong.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport: It is 16km southwest to the center of Chengdu. 

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport: It is about twenty-one kilometers northeast of Chongqing in Lianglu Town, Yubei District.

Xi`an Xianyang International Airport: It is located in Dizhang, around 36km northwest of Xi’an city and approximately 18km northeast of Xianyang.

Kunming Changshui International Airport: It lies nearby Changshui Village, Guandu District in the northeast of Kunming city and is 25 kilometers from the city center.

By train

Since the completion of Qinghai-Tibet Railway, now you have another choice to finish your Tibet tours—to take train to Tibet. Sceneries seen on the way to Tibet are way different from what you think before. These rail stations below offer this spectacular journey.

Beijing West Railway Station: It’s located on the East Lianhuachi Road, Fengtai District. Trains from Beijing to Lhasa are available here.

Chengdu Railway Station: It is located on North Second Ring Road, Jinniu District, to the North of the city centre.

Chongqing North Railway Station: It is located in Yubei District of Chongqing City.

Lanzhou Railway Station: It is located in Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu Province along Huochezhan East Road.

Xining West Railway Station: It serves the suburbs of the city of Xining and is located 12 km from Xining Railway Station.

Shanghai Railway Station: The station is located on Moling Road, Zhabei District, to the North of the city centre. Trains from Shanghai to Lhasa travel via this station.

Guangzhou Railway Station: It is situated on Huanshi West Road, northwest of the city

Or, you can choose Tibettravel Org to book tickets for you, saving all your troubles when you are trying to buy your key to Tibet.