How to Get to Gyaca County from Lhasa City
Traveling from Lhasa (拉萨市) to Gyaca County (加查县) offers a variety of transportation options. The distance and route may vary depending on your choice of travel method. Below is a detailed guide to help you plan your journey.
Distance & Route
Road Distance: The distance from Lhasa to Gyaca County ranges from 253 kilometers to 302 kilometers, depending on the route taken.
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The shortest route is 253.2 kilometers via G560, G349, and Zegong Expressway (泽贡高速).
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The regular route is about 302 kilometers, passing through National Route 318 (318国道), Provincial Route 101 (101省道), and Provincial Route 306 (306省道).
Self-Driving Route
For those who prefer driving, the recommended route is:
Route: Lhasa city → Yaye Expressway (雅叶高速) → Lazê Expressway (拉泽高速) → Qunai Expressway (曲乃高速) → G560 → X302 → Gyaca County.
Distance: Approx. 199 kilometers.
Duration: About 3.4 hours.
Toll: No toll fees on this route.
Transportation Options
1. Train
Train Options:
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K6835: Departs Lhasa at 07:45, arrives in Gyaca at 10:24, taking 2 hours and 39 minutes. Ticket: ¥32.5 (hard seat available, hard sleeper unavailable).
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K6831: Departs Lhasa at 11:15, arrives in Gyaca at 13:46, taking 2 hours and 31 minutes. Ticket: ¥32.5 (hard seat available, hard sleeper unavailable).
Availability: Tickets are available for hard seats, with limited availability for hard sleepers.
2. Bus
Bus Information:
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Ticket Price: ¥80 per person.
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Departure Times: Two daily departures at 09:30 and 11:00.
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Journey Duration: Approximately 7 hours.
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Destination: The buses terminate at the Gyaca County Bus Station (加查县汽车站).
Ticket Purchase: Available at Lhasa West Suburb Bus Station (拉萨西郊客运站) or Lhasa East Suburb Bus Station (拉萨东郊客运站).
3. Self-Drive
Estimated Fuel Costs: Approximately ¥152 (based on the regular route).
Important Notes:
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Some sections of the road are above 4,000 meters in elevation, so it is important to drive safely in high-altitude conditions.
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Use real-time navigation for route updates. Be cautious of falling rocks and snow in certain areas, especially along the X302 section.
Other Suggestions
Best Travel Time
Train: Fastest option, with a journey time of about 2.5 hours.
Bus: Direct route, but takes longer.
Self-Drive: Offers flexibility but requires adjustment to high-altitude driving.
Road Conditions
Rural roads in Gyaca County are fully paved, and the access rate to administrative villages is 100%. However, some mountainous sections require careful driving.
For real-time road conditions or updates on train and bus schedules, you can consult local transportation departments or use navigation apps.
Self-Driving Navigation Route Guide
Estimated Time: 3 hours 24 minutes.
Distance: 199.1 kilometers.
Traffic Lights: 32 traffic lights along the way.
Key Route:
From Lhasa City, head toward Nalu Road (纳如路) for 170 meters.
Turn right into Nalu Road and drive for 220 meters.
Turn left into Regagquguo Road (热噶曲果路) and drive for 280 meters.
Turn right into Najin East Road (纳金东路) and drive for 1.9 kilometers.
Continue straight to Beihuan Road (北环路) for 2.7 kilometers.
Turn left into the Sichuan-Tibet Highway (川藏公路) and drive for 5.8 kilometers.
Continue straight onto Yaye Expressway (雅叶高速) for 8.8 kilometers.
Take the right exit onto Lazê Expressway (拉泽高速) and drive for 47.6 kilometers.
Switch to Qunai Expressway (曲乃高速) for 14.6 kilometers.
Exit onto Zesang Road (泽桑公路) and drive for 15.4 kilometers.
Continue straight onto S508 for 270 meters, then onto X302 for 24.7 kilometers.
Drive straight and cross Xueba Bridge (雪巴桥) for 40 meters.
Continue on X302 for another 23.0 kilometers.
Turn right at Zangga Tunnel (藏嘎隧道), drive for 640 meters, and enter the tunnel for 3.3 kilometers.
Continue left toward Highway No. 3 Tunnel (3号公路隧道), drive for 20.9 kilometers.
Enter the tunnel for 15.9 kilometers.
Turn right onto Yingbin Avenue (迎宾大道) for 10.7 kilometers.
Turn left onto Yingbin Avenue for 1.1 kilometers.
Turn right onto Lamla Cuo Road (拉姆拉措路) for 110 meters.
Turn right at the junction and drive 70 meters to Gyaca County.
