Traveling from Chengguan District (城关区), Lhasa City (拉萨市) to Kangmar County (康马县), Shigatse City (日喀则市) covers approximately 309 km by car. Travelers can choose between self-driving, bus transfers, or train plus bus/taxi transfers. The journey involves navigating highways, provincial roads, and local streets, with total travel times ranging from 5 to 8 hours depending on the chosen method.
Self-Driving
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Route: Depart from Chengguan District (城关区), drive along Jinzhu West Road (金珠西路) to Liuwu Interchange (柳梧立交桥), enter the Airport Expressway (机场高速公路). After 37.3 km, exit at Qushui/G318 (曲水/G318), continue on G318 for 11.2 km, turn slightly left onto Yanhe Road (沿河路) for 2.9 km, rejoin G318 for 6.1 km, turn slightly left onto S101 for 880 m, cross Qushui Yarlung Zangbo River Bridge (曲水雅鲁藏布江大桥), turn right onto S307, follow S307 for 192.3 km, slightly left onto National Defense East Road (国防东路) for 750 m, continue straight onto National Defense West Road (国防西路) for 480 m, continue straight onto Yingxiong South Road (英雄南路) for 1.5 km, left rear turn onto Riya Line (日亚线) for 45.2 km, left front turn onto Daqing Road (大庆路) for 930 m, turn left onto Renmin Road (人民路) for 50 m, arriving at Kangmar County (康马县).
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Distance & Duration: Approximately 309.1 km, about 5 hours.
Bus Transfers
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Route: Take a long-distance bus from Lhasa to Shigatse (日喀则市), then transfer to a bus heading to Kangmar County (康马县).
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Shigatse to Kangmar Route: Depart along Heilongjiang South Road (黑龙江南路) for 2.2 km, right onto G318 for 1.8 km, left onto Shigatse Airport Expressway (日喀则机场高速) for 26.06 km, enter G349 for 12 km, keep left and continue 620 m on G349, straight onto Fengdeng Avenue (丰登大道) for 1 km, straight onto Rijiang Road (日江路) for 810 m, straight onto G349 for 1.7 km, cross Luobujangzi Bridge (罗布江孜大桥) for 120 m, continue on G349 for 20 m, keep right along G349 to reach Kangmar County.
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Distance & Duration: 131 km, approximately 2 hours 8 minutes.
Train + Bus/Taxi
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Route: Take a train from Lhasa (拉萨) to Shigatse (日喀则), a distance of about 253 km, with a travel time of approximately 3 hours. From Shigatse, transfer to a bus or taxi to reach Kangmar County (康马县).
Travel from Chengguan District (城关区), Lhasa City (拉萨市) to Kangmar County (康马县), Shigatse City (日喀则市) offers multiple options. Self-driving provides flexibility and the fastest travel time, bus transfers are cost-effective, and train plus bus/taxi combines comfort and reliability. Travelers should consider road conditions, weather, and altitude when planning the journey to ensure safety and efficiency.
