How to get to Tibet from Chongqing

How to get to Tibet from Chongqing

Chongqing is the only municipality in western region of People's Republic of China under direct control of central government. It is a mountain city, and because it is built on mountains, the rolling hills and buildings built against them make the flat map less useful to navigate a mountainous Chongqing. Chongqing is also known as the "city of fog". You need to cut through layers of fog to see its true nature. At the intersection of the Yangtze river and the Jialing river, the sky in Chongqing is connected with high-rise buildings, and the diffusing mist makes Chongqing look like a fairyland. It also has a nickname called "stove", like the people and food there, the burning hot weather never beats around the bush. Snacks, beauties, hot pot are all typical of Chongqing. It is very convenient to travel from Chongqing to Tibet, one can go straight to Lhasa either by plane or train.

Transportation from Chongqing to Tibet:

1. Flight from Chongqing to Lhasa

There are many flights flying from Chongqing to Lhasa every day. Sichuan Airlines 3U8633 takes off from Chongqing at 07:50 AM and arrives in Lhasa at 10:55 AM, with a cost of 1950 RMB per ticket. This flight is recommended for the duration is short and it arrives early in Lhasa, which allows plenty of time to acclimatize to the high altitude of Tibet.

2. Train from Chongqing to Lhasa

There is a direct train Z223 from Chongqing to Lhasa that departures at 22:25 and arrives in Lhasa at 9:55 AM on the third day. It takes about 36 hours and 997 RMB/person. The train from Chongqing into Tibet would not the best choice for most of the beautiful scenery along the way will be missed at night in the train. And the train leaves every other day instead of everyday, you can consult your travel agency for the timetable.