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China has more than 5,000 years of history and culture, in addition to magnificent historical sites and royal cities, it also has a rich and colorful natural scenery. With the development of China’s tourism industry, it has attracted countless travelers from all over the world to explore its unique beauty.

Whether you are planning a Beijing Tibet train tour or a flight tour, Beijing is one of the cities you can’t miss during this trip.

Beijing, the capital city of China, is well-known as its long history and booming economy.As one of the most popular tourist centers in the world, Beijing is full of historical attractions, from the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, to ancient mansions, religious shrines and traditional alleys. Classical architecture blends with modern architecture. The fusion of modernity and history. Whether you want to enjoy exotic scenery and ancient oriental culture, Beijing is your best choice.

After 3~4 days’ stay in Beijing, tourists can by flight or from Beijing to Lhasa train. It takes 44 hours to arrive in Lhasa by the only daily train from Beijing. It’s a long-time traveling but you can enjoy the wonderful sightseeing along the Qingzang Railway; on the other hand, it can help you acclimatize to the high altitude step by step. If your itinerary is tight, there are four flights flying to Lhasa from Beijing every day for your option.

For many people, Tibet is a once-in-a-life trip to Tibet. You will see a completely different view from Beijing. You can enjoy the snow-covered mountains and clear lakes, visit the ancient temples and majestic palaces everywhere, and ride bicycles. Go to the suburbs of kun lun, Namco or Lhasa and walk on the highest mountain in the world. In Tibet, you can let go of your body and mind and look for psychological calm.

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Racheltu Jun 18 '21, 12:46AM · Comments: 1 · Tags: tibet, travel
Racheltu

There are mainly two ways for tourists to travel from Kathmandu to Lhasa. One is taking a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. The other is Kathmandu overland Lhasa. In the overland tour, you will be driven on the famous Friendship Highway for 806km. The Friendship Highway connects China and Nepal. So, the Friendship Highway is also called China-Nepal Highway.

The Friendship Highway is known as the highest highway in the world. It will cross over 5000 meters three times. It is the most traveled road in Tibet. However, after the biggest earthquake in 2015, the Friendship Highway is no longer ends in Kathmandu, it just ends in the Friendship Bridge. And, the old crossing point had been closed. In 2017, they opened a new for tourists at the north of Gyirong port. Driving along the Araniko highway for another 115KM, you can also arrive in Kathmandu.

The main Friendship Highway is along the G318 National highway from Lhasa to Lhatse. G318 National highway is a highway connecting the east and west of China. It runs from Shanghai to Zhangmu and covers 5476KM. The Friendship Highway will separate into two ways in Lhatse. One separate way is ahead to the Nepal border. The other separate way will end in the Ngari Prefecture. The friendship highway ahead to Ngari Prefecture is less traveled unless who will go to Mount Kalish and Lake Manasarovar. It is also an import to pilgrims who want to get to Lhasa from any other place in Tibet.

Driving along the Friendship Highway, You will appreciate Lake Yamdrok the one of three holy Tibet lakes, Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, sacred Monastery and Glacier. The Friendship Highway ends in Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge. The Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge separates China and Nepal. On the one side is Chinese Zhangmu, on the other side is the Nepalese Kodari. The climate and scenery are also quite different between Zhangmu and Kodari. It is because the road descends a stunning 15000 ft in just a few mile distances. The arid land suddenly transforms into lush-green sub-tropical lowlands. The bad news is you will say goodbye to the flat Friendship. You will face the most dangerous road in Nepal. What is called Arniko Highway, it can be transferred by caravans of yaks for centuries

The tips for Kathmandu Lhasa overland tour via Friendship Highway

Tour duration: Driving from Kathmandu to Lhasa usually takes 4 days.

Driving route: Kathmandu to Gyirong, 210km, Gyirong to Tingri, 300km, Tingri to Shigatse, Shigatse - Gyantse – Lhasa

Notes:

The Friendship Highway is flat and the road condition is good. But, the road from Quxu to Shigatse is rough.

Landslides may happen in Zhangmu especially in the rainy season. So, if you choose to travel to Tibet from Nepal in the rainy season, please take care. The rainy season is from July to August.

You could better take some medicine to avoid the altitude sickness. Along the Friendship Highway, the attitude will change a lot.

Racheltu Jun 18 '21, 12:35AM · Tags: travel, tour, tibet
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