How to Get to Gamba County from Shigatse City (Samzhubze District)
Traveling from Sangzhuzi District (桑珠孜区), Shigatse City (日喀则市) to Kangmar County (康马县) covers approximately 131 km. The journey can be completed via self-driving or intercity buses, with an average travel time of about 2 hours 8 minutes. Travelers should pay attention to temporary traffic restrictions, especially during events or competitions.
Self-Driving
- Route: Depart from Sangzhuzi District (桑珠孜区), drive along Zhannan Road (站南路) for 740 m, turn right onto Heilongjiang South Road (黑龙江南路) for 2.2 km, keep left and continue 490 m, turn right onto G318 for 1.8 km, turn left onto Shigatse Airport Expressway (日喀则机场高速) for 26.06 km, enter G349 and drive 12 km keeping left, continue 620 m straight onto Fengdeng Avenue (丰登大道) for 1 km, straight onto Rijiang Road (日江路) for 810 m, continue straight onto G349 for 1.7 km, cross Luobujangzi Bridge (罗布江孜大桥) for 120 m, continue straight onto G349 for 20 m, keep right and follow G349 → G562 → G219 to Kangmar County (康马县).
- Distance & Duration: Approximately 131 km, about 2 hours 8 minutes.
Bus
- Route: Depart from Shigatse Bus Terminal (日喀则市汽车总站) located at No. 36, Yingbin Road (迎宾路36号), and take an intercity bus to Kangmar County (康马县).
- Schedule: Daily departures from 09:00–11:00, with a travel time of about 2 hours.
Notes
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Traffic Control: On August 25, 2024, due to the 5th China Tibet Himalaya International Road Cycling Extreme Race, certain sections in Shigatse City were under traffic control. Vehicles traveling to and from Sangzhuzi District (桑珠孜区) via Yadong, Kangmar, and Gyangze directions should detour using Provincial Road 208 (曲岗公路) and National Road 219 (岗巴、康马段).
Travel from Sangzhuzi District (桑珠孜区), Shigatse City (日喀则市) to Kangmar County (康马县) is convenient via self-driving or intercity bus, taking around 2 hours. Travelers should check for temporary traffic restrictions and plan accordingly to ensure a smooth and safe journey.
