Tibet Travel News

Chengdu-Lhasa Train Tickets Sold out

With the coming of May Day Holiday, the 'Tibet Railway Travel' has become one of the hottest tourist itineraries of Chengdu. According to the Chengdu Railway Station, Chengdu-Lhasa train tickets before May 1^st have been sold out.

These days, train tickets from Chengdu to some highlight scenic spots and cities are on high demand. Travelers can now buy the train tickets 10 days ahead in Chengdu Railway Station.

- 4:16 A.M. EST, Apr 28, 2007

Admission Fees of Scenic Spots in Tibet in 2007 Remain the same

According to Tibet Price Control Bureau, admission fees of all the scenic spots in Tibet remain the same as before in 2007, with no fluctuations from the low season to peak season.

Tibet is considered as a hotspot during the coming May Day Holiday, and whether the charges of Tibetan attractions will change or not has become a focus for travelers. Now it is credible that the charges will remain the same during the peak season. As to the Potala Palace, a ticket still costs CNY 100, and there will be 1,600 group tickets and 700 tickets for individual travelers on sale every day.

- 3:44 A.M. EST, Apr 25, 2007

Kunming-Nyingchi Airline Expected to Open Recently

It is said that the new Kunming-Nyingchi Airline had successfully passed through the flight test on Apr. 20^th, and is expected to open recently.

Nyingchi Airport, located in the area of Great Canyon of Yarlung Tsangpo River, is surrounded by the high mountains and narrow canyons, and always shrouded by clouds and mists, which demands much on the wingmanship. According to the meteorological statistics, there is only a total of 100 days in a year that is fit for flying.

Launched in last October, Nyingchi Airport has only opened the Chengdu-Nyingchi Airline. Now a new Kunming-Nyingchi Airline is experimented. The air route is operated by the China Eastern Airlines with exact high-tech, which will guarantee its safety and normal running.

- 3:07 A.M. EST, Apr 23, 2007

Tibet Weather Forecast

Learn from the weather report of Tibet Meteorological Observatory, Tibet will meet with an obvious rainfall from Apr. 21^st.

This rainfall will greet most regions in Tibet, such as Lhasa, Nyingchi, Chamdo, Nakchu, and sustain until Apr.24^th. During the former two days, Lhasa appeared clear rainfalls, with showers and sleets sometimes, and in Nyingchi, Chamdo and other places, rains were much heavier. In the last two days, precipitation will concentrate in Nakchu, focusing on snows.

The high temperature of Tibet in the former days will be greatly moderated by the rains. Tibettrip.com reminds the travelers to Tibet of watching carefully of the weather changes.

- 3:06 A.M. EST, Apr 23, 2007

Potala Palace: Number of Visitors to Limited during May Day Holiday

With the coming of the May Holiday, travelers to the famous Potala Palace have been increased largely. It is said that the number of visitors to the palace will be limited within 2,300 more or less every day.

Travelers to Potala Palace must queue to get the credence for the next day’s ticket and the group tourists need to hand in the necessary documents to the tourist bureau and fill in tabulation one week ahead.

- 3:42 A.M. EST, Apr 20, 2007

First Tibetan International Direct Coach to Recover as of May 1st

With the increase of trade and tourism around the border of China and Nepal, the first international direct passenger coach between Lhasa and Katmandu, capital of Nepal, will recover to run on May 1^st.

It is two Korean luxury coaches which are said to be the safest in Tibet that will be operated. Two drivers will be equipped and the steward will serve you all the four languages of Han, Tibetan, English and Nepal. In addition, the Sino-Nepal Road, the only international road in Tibet, is also being renovated now.

The coach will depart from Lhasa at 9:00 am every Tuesday and Friday.

- 3:41 A.M. EST, Apr 20, 2007

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