How to Get to Ngamring County from Shigatse City (Samzhubze District)

The distance from Shigatse (日喀则) to Ngamring County (昂仁县) is approximately 200 kilometers, and the journey takes around 3-4 hours. The main transportation methods are self-driving or long-distance buses, as there are no direct flights or trains available to Ngamring County.

Travel Guide

1. Self-Driving Route

  • Route: Start from Shigatse city center, follow Qingdao East Road (青岛东路), Qingdao West Road (青岛西路), Shandong North Road (山东北路), Everest West Road (珠峰西路), Jijilangka Road (几吉郎卡路), Hu-Nie Line (沪聂线), G318 National Road (G318国道), Yezhi Line (叶孜线), and Jinta Road (金塔路) to Ngamring County. The total driving distance is about 221 kilometers.

  • Estimated Time: Approximately 3 hours 48 minutes.

  • Costs: Fuel costs are approximately 88 CNY, and there are no toll fees.

  • Navigation Tips: Be cautious of winding roads and speed limits on parts of G318 and Hu-Nie Line.

2. Long-Distance Bus

Currently, there are no direct bus services available from Shigatse to Ngamring County. It is recommended to hire a car or share a ride with others to make the journey.

3. Airplane/Train/Cycling

  • Airplane/Train: There are no flights from Shigatse Peace Airport (日喀则和平机场) to Ngamring County, and there is no railway connection available.

  • Cycling: For those who prefer a more adventurous journey, motorcycles or bicycles can travel along G318 National Road. The full journey takes about 2 days, so it is essential to carry enough supplies and be mindful of altitude sickness (高原反应).

4. Important Notes

  • Altitude Preparation: As this is a high-altitude region, it is advisable to bring an oxygen bottle and sunscreen to protect yourself from the intense sunlight at high elevations.

  • Weak Signal Areas: Some parts of the route may have weak mobile signal coverage, so it’s recommended to download offline maps before you start your journey.

Detailed Route from Shigatse to Ngamring

  1. Starting Point: Head south from Shigatse city center and drive 10 meters. Turn right onto Qingdao East Road (青岛东路).

  2. Continue on Qingdao East Road for 380 meters, then continue straight onto Qingdao West Road (青岛西路).

  3. After 220 meters, turn left onto Shandong North Road (山东北路).

  4. Drive 590 meters and turn right onto Everest West Road (珠峰西路).

  5. Continue on Everest West Road for 720 meters, then turn right onto Jijilangka Road (几吉郎卡路).

  6. Follow Jijilangka Road for 2.5 kilometers, then continue straight onto Hu-Nie Line (沪聂线).

  7. Drive 11.1 kilometers and stay to the right.

  8. Continue along Hu-Nie Line for 1.7 kilometers, then turn right.

  9. Drive another 52.4 kilometers along Hu-Nie Line, then enter G318 National Road (G318国道) and stay to the right.

  10. Continue along G318 for 3.6 kilometers, then continue straight onto Hu-Nie Line.

  11. Drive for 82.5 kilometers, and stay to the right as you enter Yezhi Line (叶孜线).

  12. Follow Yezhi Line for 51.6 kilometers, then turn right.

  13. After 40 meters, turn right onto Jinta Road (金塔路).

  14. Continue along Jinta Road for 6.6 kilometers to reach your destination on the right side of the road.