How to Get to Gyirong County from Lhasa City (Chengguan District)
Traveling from Chengguan District (城关区), Lhasa City (拉萨市) to Gyirong County (吉隆县) covers about 760 kilometers and takes roughly 19–20 hours by road. Options include self-driving, public buses, or a combination of train and bus, each varying in convenience, flexibility, and travel time. Travelers should prepare for long travel times and changing weather conditions in high-altitude regions.
Self-Driving
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Route: Depart from Lhasa City (拉萨市) via Hu-Nie Road (沪聂线, G318), pass through Shigatse City (日喀则市), then continue on G216 to reach Gyirong County (吉隆县).
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Distance & Duration: Approximately 760 km, taking about 19 hours 45 minutes.
Public Bus
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Transfers: First take a bus from Lhasa (拉萨市) to Shigatse (日喀则市), then transfer to a bus to Gyirong Town (吉隆镇), which is about 70 km from Gyirong County (吉隆县).
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Schedule & Duration:
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Lhasa to Shigatse: buses every 30 minutes, journey about 5–6 hours.
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Shigatse to Gyirong Town: one daily bus—summer departure at 8:00, winter departure at 8:30, journey about 12 hours.
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Train Plus Bus
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Transfers: Take a train from Lhasa (拉萨市) to Shigatse (日喀则市), then transfer to a bus to Gyirong Town (吉隆镇).
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Schedule & Duration: Two daily trains from Lhasa to Shigatse, taking about 2 hours 50 minutes, followed by the bus transfer.
The journey from Chengguan District (城关区), Lhasa City (拉萨市) to Gyirong County (吉隆县) is long and requires careful planning. Self-driving offers maximum flexibility but demands stamina and experience with high-altitude driving. Public buses are economical but involve long travel times and transfers. Combining train and bus can reduce road travel time for part of the journey but still requires a long bus ride. Travelers should prepare for high-altitude conditions, variable weather, and plan accommodations along the route for a safe and comfortable journey.
