Transport in Tibet
Appearance
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Transport in Tibet has steadily improved with the rapid development of the local economy.[1]
Air transport
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There are five airports in Tibet, Lhasa Gonngar International Airport, Nyingchi Mainling Airport, Shigatse Peace Airport, Qamdo Bangda Airport, and Ngari Gunsa Airport.[2] There is one international flight to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.[3]
Rail transport
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The section between Golmud and Lhasa of Qinghai–Tibet railway was inaugurated on 1 July 2006.
Road transport
[edit]Four national highways connect mainland China with Tibet:
In addition, the Sino-Nepal friendship highway is the only international highway to Tibet.
There exist regular buses between Lhasa and major towns in Tibet.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Transportation and Road Condition in Tibet". Tibet Travel and Tours - Tibet Vista. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ "Tibet Airports - Top 5 Airports in Tibet | Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Nyingchi Airport..." www.tibetdiscovery.com. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ "Lhasa Gonggar Airport". Tibet Travel and Tours - Tibet Vista. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
External links
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