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1. Question: What is the latest time I should arrive at the airport?
   Answer: 90 minutes is our suggestion, because check-in usually stops 45 minutes before the flight departs.

2. Question: How much luggage can I take on the plane in China?
    Answer: According to the rules of General Administration of Civil Aviation, on domestic flight in China passengers holding an economy class ticket are allowed to bring 20 kg (about 44 lbs) of luggage (both checked and carry-on luggage) free of charge. For more details, please read this page:
/essential/pre_planning/baggage.htm

3. Question: Can you reserve a window seat on the flight if I’d like one?
    Answer: This assignment cannot be booked in advance. It can only be done when you receive your boarding pass at the airport.

4. Question: How can I know which gate is the right one for my plane?
    Answer: The gate number is printed on your boarding pass. After going through security, you will see signs with directions to all the gates. Sometimes, the gates might be changed due to unforeseen elements, so please pay attention to the announcements while in the airport lounge.

5. Question: Are trains air-conditioned in China?
    Answer: Generally speaking, soft seat, berth carriages and express trains named with T, K and Z are air-conditioned. The facilities on our trains may differ greatly from those in other countries. We have more details at the following page:
/essential/practical_tips/transportation/railway.htm

6. Question: Where can I purchase train tickets in China?
    Answer: Train tickets can be purchased at railway stations, travel agencies and some banks. It might be very difficult to purchase tickets by yourselves waiting in queue. The safest and most efficient way is through travel agencies by paying an extra service charge.

7. Question: Can I have a private compartment for two on the train?
    Answer: Most of the soft sleeper compartments have 4 beds and only a few trains from Beijing have compartments for two. You may wish to purchase four tickets for two people to guarantee a private compartment.

8. Question: Is it convenient to take a taxi in China?
    Answer: It is very easy to take a taxi except during the rush hours (7:00--9:00 in the morning and 17:00--19:30 in the afternoon). As drivers know very little English, it is best to have your destinations written down in Chinese before taking a taxi.

9. Question: How can I go to Tibet?
    Answer: A railway to Lhasa is completed. At present, people can go to Tibet by train, plane or by bus.
Flights are available daily to Lhasa from Chengdu and Beijing and less frequently from some other cities. Please refer to the details of flight info and airfare: 

  Flights of Departure

Flight Number	Air Route	Airfare (without tax)	A/C	Dep. / Arr.	Weekly Departure	Validity
		First Class/ Economy Class (CNY)
CA4402	Lhasa/Chengdu	2250.00/1500.00	A330	10:50/12:30	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.30-Mar.24
3U8658	Lhasa/Chengdu	2250.00/1500.00	A319	10:50/12:40	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA4404	Lhasa/Chengdu	2250.00/1500.00	A330	11:00/13:00	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA4406	Lhasa/Chengdu	2250.00/1500.00	A319	11:25/13:15	3	Oct.30-Mar.19
3U8902	Lhasa/Chengdu	2250.00/1500.00	A319	11:15/13:05	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
3U8698	Lhasa/Chengdu	2250.00/1500.00	A319	11:35/13:25	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA408	Lhasa/Chengdu	1950.00/1500.00	A319	16:00/17:50	2,6	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA4111	Lhasa/Chengdu	2250.00/1500.00	A330	16:05/18:00	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA4448	Lhasa/Chengdu	2250.00/1500.00	A319	16:40/18:30	1,3,4,5,7	Nov.27-Mar.24
3U8634	Lhasa/Chongqing	2450.00/1630.00	A319	12:25/14:20	1,3,5,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CZ3464	Lhasa/Chongqing	2450.00/1630.00	B757	14:40/16:50	2,4,6	Nov.29-Mar.23
ZH9820	Lhasa/Chongqing	2450.00/1630.00	A319	13:00/14:55	2,4,6	Oct.31-Mar.24
CA4419	Lhasa/Chongqing	2450.00/1630.00	A319	13:10/15:05	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA4410	Lhasa/Changdu	1250.00/830.00	A319	10:20/11:20	5	Oct.27-Mar.23
CA4111	Lhasa/Beijing	3650.00/2430.00	A757	16:05/21:40	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA407	Lhasa/Chengdu	3600.00/2290.00	A319	11:40/10:45	2,6	Nov.4-Mar.24
MU2336	Lhasa/Xian	2480.00/1650.00	A319	15:10/17:30	2,4,6	Oct.29-Mar.24
MU2336	Lhasa/Shanghai	4140.00/2760.00	A330	15:10/20:35	2,4,6	Oct.29-Mar.24
ZH9820	Lhasa/Shenzhen	4020.00/2680.00	A319	13:00/18:00	2,4,6	Oct.29-Mar.24
MU5838	Lhasa/Diqing	2070.00/1380.00	B737	12:10/13:50	1,3,5	Oct.29-Mar.28
MU5838	Lhasa/Kunming	2940.00/1960.00	B737	12:10/16:00	1,3,5	Oct.29-Mar.28
CZ3418	Lhasa/Diqing	2070.00/1380.00	A319	13:05/14:55	1,5	Oct.29-Mar.28
CZ3418	Lhasa/Guangzhou	3750.00/2500.00	A319	13:10/18:00	1,5	Oct.29-Mar.28

  Flights of Arrival

Flight Number	Air Route	Airfare (without tax)	A/C	Dep. / Arr.	Weekly Departure	Validity
		First Class/ Economy Class (CNY)
CA4405	Chengdu/Lhasa	2250.00/1500.00	A319	07:20/09:25	6	Nov.3-Mar.23
CA4401	Chengdu/Lhasa	2250.00/1500.00	A330	08:00/09:50	1,2,3,4,5,7	Oct.30-Mar.24
3U8657	Chengdu/Lhasa	2250.00/1500.00	A319	08:10/10:10	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA4403	Chengdu/Lhasa	2250.00/1500.00	A330	08:20/10:15	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
3U8901	Chengdu/Lhasa	2250.00/1500.00	A319	08:30/10:30	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA407	Chengdu/Lhasa	2250.00/1500.00	A319	08:40/10:45	2,6	Nov.4-Mar.24
3U8697	Chengdu/Lhasa	2250.00/1500.00	A319	08:50/10:50	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Nov.5
CA4112	Chengdu/Lhasa	2250.00/1500.00	A330	13:00/15:05	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA4447	Chengdu/Lhasa	2250.00/1500.00	A319	14:00/15:55	1,3,4,5,7	Nov.27-Mar.23
3U8633	Chongqing/Lhasa	2450.00/1630.00	A319	07:55/10:10	1,3,5,7	Nov.1-Nov.25
ZH9819	Chongqing/Lhasa	2450.00/1630.00	A319	10:20/12:20	2,4,6	Nov.28-Mar.24
CZ3463	Chongqing/Lhasa	2450.00/1630.00	A757	11:30/13:50	1,3,5,7	Oct.29-Mar.23
CA4409	Changdu/Lhasa	1250.00/830.00	A319	09:25/10:40	1	Oct.30-Mar.19
CA4112	Beijing/Lhasa	3650.00/2430.00	A757	09:15/15:05	1,2,3,4,5,6,7	Oct.29-Mar.24
CA408	Chengdu/Lhasa	3600.00/2290.00	A319	11:45/15:05	2,6	Nov.4-Mar.24
ZH9820	Shenzhen/Lhasa	4020.00/2680.00	A319	07:40/12:20	2,4,6	Nov.4-Mar.24
MU2335	Xian/Lhasa	2480.00/1650.00	A319	11:40/14:30	2,4,6	Nov.29-Mar.24
MU2335	Shanghai/Lhasa	4140.00/2760.00	A330	08:05/14:30	2,4,6	Nov.29-Mar.24
MU5837	Diqing/Lhasa	2070.00/1380.00	B737	10:00/11:50	1,3,6	Oct.30-Mar.24
MU5837	Kunming/Lhasa	2940.00/1960.00	B737	08:10/11:50	1,3,6	Oct.30-Mar.24
CZ3417	Diqing/Lhasa	2070.00/1380.00	A319	10:35/12:15	1,5	Oct.29-Mar.28
CZ3417	Guangzhou/Lhasa	3750.00/2500.00	A319	07:10/12:15	1,5	Oct.29-Mar.28

Note: The schedule is for reference only and subject to change. Please consult  for details.


The best road to Tibet is the Qing-Zang Road, from Qinghai province to Tibet. You need to go to Gulmud, where government-operated buses leave for Lhasa daily. The trip usually takes about 30 hours.

Whether you travel to Tibet by plane or by bus, you need to get a Tibet Travel Permit first in order to purchase your tickets.