Nakchu Transportation, How to Get to Nakchu

How to get to Nakchu
The town of Nakchu is situated at the junction of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, the Heichang (Nakchu-Chamdo) Highway and the Anshi (Amdo-Shiquanhe) Highway and is therefore easily accessible to travelers. Coaches from Lhasa, Golmud (a city in the Qinghai Provinice) or Lanzhou (the capital city of the Gansu Province) run everyday.
 
Distance (Kilometer/Mile)
Departs
Coach departs from
Lhasa
326/203
8:30 am
Lhasa Coach Station
Golmud
839/521
8:00 am
Golmud Coach Station
Lanzhou
1,890/1,174
After 12:00 am
Lanzhou South Coach Station

In Town
Since no formal bus service runs in the town of Nakchu, travelers can take minibuses or taxis for a good view of the town. Minibus tickets are usually CNY 2 while taxis cost CNY 10 regardless of the destination, as long as it is inside the town.
Out of Town
Most of the scenic spots in northern Tibet are not accessible by coach. However, travelers can rent a 4WD or jeep with a driver from Lhasa or the town of Nakchu. Prices mainly depend on the distance you plan to travel and bargaining is possible.

Distances from the town of Nakchu
Destination
Distance (Kilometer/Mile)
Amdo
138/86
Damshung
164/102
Yangpachen
239/149
Palge
262/163
Nyima
558/347
Xainza
494/307
Shuanghu Special Administrative Zone
570/354
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