Over the Kunlun and Tanggula passes into Tibet along the G109.

Qinghai-Tibet Line Xining-Golmud-Amdo-Nagqu-Damxung-Lhasa

Also known as: Qinghai-Tibet Highway (G109)

Over the Kunlun and Tanggula passes into Tibet along the G109.

Highway route 5 days Tibet, Qinghai May–Oct

Route Introduction

  • Over the Kunlun and Tanggula passes into Tibet along the G109.

At a Glance

Suggested days 5 days
Cities 6
Provinces Tibet, Qinghai
Difficulty 🟡 Moderate
Best months May–Oct
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Xining 🏙️ Golmud 🏙️ Amdo 🏙️ Nagqu 🏙️ Damxung 🏙️ Lhasa
Qinghai-Tibet Line: Xining-Golmud-Amdo-Nagqu-Damxung-Lhasa 西宁 → 格尔木 → 安多 → 那曲 → 当雄 → 拉萨
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Xining → Golmud → Amdo → Nagqu → Damxung → Lhasa

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