
7-Day Shigatse Exploration: Tashilhunpo, Sakya, and Palcho
Landed at Shigatse Peace Airport at 7:30 AM, the moment I pushed open the door, the plateau’s sunlight was like a handful of scattered broken gold, making o…

Landed at Shigatse Peace Airport at 7:30 AM, the moment I pushed open the door, the plateau’s sunlight was like a handful of scattered broken gold, making o…

After 2 PM, when the plane wheels touched the Gonggar Airport runway and stopped, the plateau sunlight was like needles pricking my eyes.

Depart from the Chengdu Third Ring Road at 7:00 AM, heading west along the Yaye Expressway.

At 10:30 AM, the plane landed at Gonggar Airport. As soon as the cabin door opened, a cold wind carrying fine snow rushed in.

Itinerary and Transportation Details. Around 10:30 AM: The plane landed at Lhasa Gonggar Airport.

Arriving at Gonggar Airport at 2 PM, I headed straight to the car rental point at the exit to rent a portable oxygen cylinder in advance (available at both…

Transportation: I contacted a carpool through Ctrip Local Guide 1 day in advance.

Chartered car travel in Yunnan is generally reliable, but it is essential to choose a legitimate platform and pay close attention to contract details.

Common pitfalls for independent travelers in Yunnan: In terms of transportation, attractions are scattered; for example, it is about 180 km from Lijiang to…

Key pitfalls to avoid for a family trip to Yunnan: First, the climate is unpredictable.