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

Traveling from Sangzhuzi District (桑珠孜区), Shigatse City (日喀则市) to Renbu County (仁布县) is relatively straightforward, with options available by road. The journey covers about 110 kilometers and usually takes around 2 hours. In the near future, the construction of a new expressway will make the route even more convenient.

Road Transportation

Self-Driving

  • Route: Follow National Highway G318 (G318国道), pass through Lazi County (拉孜县), and then head towards Renbu County (仁布县).

  • Travel Time: About 110 kilometers, approximately 2 hours.

Long-Distance Bus

  • Bus Station: Buses depart from Shigatse City Passenger Station (日喀则市客运站) to Renbu County (仁布县).

  • Travel Time: About 2 hours.

Expressway Transportation

  • Current Status: The Lhasa–Shigatse Expressway (拉日高速公路), particularly the section from Lhasa to Shigatse Airport, is under construction.

  • Shigatse Section: Starts at Dazhuka Village (大竹卡村), Lianxiang (联乡), Sangzhuzi District (桑珠孜区), and ends at Shigatse Airport Expressway (日喀则机场快速路).

  • Future Impact: Once completed, travel from Sangzhuzi District (桑珠孜区) to Renbu County (仁布县) will be faster and more convenient.

At present, reaching Renbu County (仁布县) from Sangzhuzi District (桑珠孜区), Shigatse City (日喀则市) is most easily done by self-driving or long-distance bus, both taking around 2 hours. Looking ahead, the completion of the Lhasa–Shigatse Expressway (拉日高速公路) will significantly improve accessibility, making the journey quicker and more efficient.