Is there a direct flight from Hong Kong to Lhasa? How can I fly from Hong Kong to Lhasa?

There is no direct flight for Hong Kong people to travel to Lhasa, Tibet. This requires a transfer in the mainland, but it is also very convenient. If you want to travel to Lhasa, Tibet by plane, you can refer to the following strategies.

There is no direct flight from Hong Kong to Lhasa for the time being, but this will not affect the travel of Hong Kong tourists, because you still have more options for entering Tibet by plane.

So, which route is best for you, and what documents do you need to fly into Tibet? Below, we will provide you with a professional guide to flights from Hong Kong to Tibet to help you realize your dream of Tibet.

fly into Tibet to overlook the earth

1. Choose the plane from Hong Kong to Tibet

Although there are no direct flights from Hong Kong to Lhasa, there are many connecting flights and other routes. Below we recommend several classic lines for you to choose from.

Option 1: Take a connecting flight from Hong Kong to Lhasa

At present, there are about 2 connecting flights from Hong Kong to Lhasa every day. They all set sail from Hong Kong and stop at Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Xiamen, Shanghai and Xi 'an, and then fly to Lhasa Gongga International Airport.

The stopover time varies from tens of minutes to several hours. If you have enough time and can accept the setting of airplane stopover, then this scheme can be said to be very suitable for you. You can choose the flight schedule freely according to your travel preference and schedule.

Night view of Hong Kong seen on the plane

Option 2: fly directly from Hong Kong to Chengdu or Chongqing, and then to Lhasa

If you have enough time and are interested in learning about the interesting history, culture and customs of western China, you can choose to go to Chengdu or Chongqing first, and then embark on a direct flight to Lhasa from Chengdu and Chongqing.

There are many direct flights from Hong Kong to Chengdu and Chongqing. As the rear area of Tibet, Chengdu and Chongqing have close communication with Tibet, and the direct flights from Chengdu to Tibet are the most abundant. There are 12 direct flights from Chengdu to Lhasa every day. Because it is close and there is no need to transfer, it only takes you about two and a half hours to arrive in Lhasa.

Actually, Chengdu and Chongqing are famous tourist cities. Chengdu has a rich culture of the Three Kingdoms, while Chongqing has an interesting culture of the Three Gorges. Chengdu is known as the capital of abundance, where people are gentle, kind and hospitable. In addition to the slow pace of life and rich historical and cultural heritage that everyone is longing for, Chengdu also has endless delicious food and beautiful women. What is most worth mentioning is that Chengdu is the hometown of the national treasure giant panda. There are many panda bases here. You can go to the panda base to participate in volunteer activities, walk into the lives of giant pandas and interact with them intimately!

The lovely panda in Chengdu Panda Base

Chongqing and Chengdu are both in the west. Since the opening of the high-speed rail, it only takes more than an hour for Chengdu to take the high-speed rail to Chongqing. If you have enough time, you can eat and play all of Chongqing and Chengdu! Chongqing's hot pot can be said to be world-famous, and its beauties are as white and graceful as Chengdu's. Most importantly, the mountain city of Chongqing can be described as "magic"! You will often feel the feeling of crossing here. Have you seen the main road outside the 2th floor? Have you ever seen a 36-degree roundabout highway? When I arrived in Chongqing, it was as if I had fallen into the magical world of animation, and everything became so magical and beautiful.

Hongyadong, a fantastic night scene in Chongqing

Option 3: Go to Shenzhen first, and then fly directly to Tibet

If you are pressed for time, you can take other modes of transportation to Shenzhen first, and then take a direct flight from Shenzhen to Lhasa.

The traffic from Hong Kong to Shenzhen is convenient and fast, and there is a direct flight from Shenzhen to Lhasa, which only takes about four and a half hours, so this plan can be said to be the best choice for travelers who want to save time.

When it comes to Shenzhen, friends in Hong Kong are no strangers. It is very convenient to get from Hong Kong to Shenzhen, with various modes of transportation such as subway, bus and ferry. If you are on Hong Kong Island, it is the fastest to go directly to Shekou, Shenzhen by boat. If you want to take the subway, you can. The subway line can go directly to Shenzhen. In addition, many large shopping centers have transit buses (direct ports), one for each person, such as Sha Tin and Causeway Bay.

2. Documents needed for traveling from Hong Kong to Tibet

(1) What documents are needed for traveling from Hong Kong to Tibet

Tourists from Hong Kong and Macao need "Home Visit Permit", identity certificate, passport and other documents within the validity period for traveling to Tibet. The procedures for entering Tibet are basically the same as those for mainland tourists. If you don't have a "Home Visit Permit", you need to apply for an entry letter to enter Tibet.

If your itinerary includes places such as Ali in Tibet and Everest Base Camp, you need to apply for a "Border Guard Certificate". Welcome to contact us for more help in applying for Tibetan travel documents.

(2) How to take the flight to Tibet

When boarding the plane, you need to bring your "Home Visit Permit", ID card or passport and other identification documents. The documents need to match the documents used for booking tickets. In addition, if you need to apply for a "Tibet Entry Letter" or other Tibet travel documents, we will mail them to your hotel address in Chinese mainland or other contact addresses that can receive express delivery before you leave. Your exclusive travel consultant will track the specific progress of the application and the mailing related matters for you.

3. How to alleviate mountain sickness by flying into Tibet from Hong Kong

The average altitude of Hong Kong is 32 meters, and that of Lhasa is 3658 meters. Hong Kong is located in the Pearl River Delta Plain, with low terrain, while Lhasa is located in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the "roof of the world". It is easy and fast to fly from Hong Kong to Tibet, but the gap of more than 3, meters may also lead to a problem that everyone is very concerned about-mountain sickness.

Many people say that it is easy to get altitude sickness when flying into Tibet from the plain for too short a time. In fact, altitude sickness is not necessarily related to whether to fly or not. As long as you adjust it according to your physical condition, we can usually alleviate altitude sickness. Here, based on many years of experience in plateau tourism service, we give you some simple and practical suggestions, hoping to help your trip to the plateau.

(1) Before entering Tibet, you can take appropriate anti-hyperreflexia drugs, such as Rhodiola sachalinensis and Gao Yuan 'an. It will be sold in all major pharmacies in Hong Kong.

(2) You can fly from Hong Kong to a low-lying place on the plateau, and then go to Lhasa after your body gradually adapts to the plateau environment. This can be said to be the most scientific way to relieve mountain sickness at present. If you fly directly to Lhasa, it is also recommended that you buffer in Lhasa for a period of time before going to other high-altitude areas, such as Everest Base Camp and Ali

(3) Keep an optimistic and relaxed attitude. Please don't be nervous before the mountain sickness happens, even if it does happen, don't be afraid. Generally speaking, mild symptoms can disappear within a few days. If the symptoms are serious, Lhasa's anti-drug medical system is also very complete. We also have service points in Lhasa, so you can contact us in any case. A good attitude is the best medicine to deal with mountain sickness.

(4) Drink more water. At present, a lot of scientific research shows that drinking more water is beneficial to relieve mountain sickness.

(5) The eating habits in Hong Kong are quite different from those in plateau, so it is suggested to prepare some food. Pay attention to rest after arriving at the plateau, and don't overeat and exercise a lot.

(6) Hong Kong has a subtropical climate, which is warm and humid with moderate temperature; On the other hand, the temperature in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is relatively cold, the weather changes rapidly, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. Therefore, it is recommended that you prepare enough clothes to keep warm after getting off the plane to avoid catching a cold.