Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
STREET NAMES
In this edition we use Chinese street names, as that is what most locals (including many
Tibetans) and almost all taxi drivers use. The traditional Tibetan names are included in
brackets.
Beijing Donglu (Beijing Shar Lam)
Beijing Zhonglu (Beijing Kyil Lam)
Danjielin Lu (Tengyeling Lam), also known as Zangyiyuan Lu (Mentsikhang Lam)
Deji Lu (Dekyi Lam)
Jiangsu Lu (Chingdröl Shar Lam)
Linkuo Lu (Linkhor Lam)
Minzu Lu (Mirig Lam)
Niangre Lu (Nyangdren Lam)
Xiaozhaosi Lu (Ramoche Lam)
Yutuo Lu (Yuthok Lam)
Zhisenge/Qingnian Lu (Dosenge Lam)
AIR
Flying
out
of Lhasa is considerably easier than flying in. No permits are necessary - just
turn up to the
Civil Aviation Authority of China office
(CAAC, , Zhōngguó Mínháng
around national holidays, you'd be wise to book your ticket at least a week in advance. At
other times you'll generally get a 30% discount off the full fare. You'll also get a free air-
port bus transfer if you buy your ticket here.
To book a ticket you need to complete a form, get a reservation and then pay the cashier
(cash only). Sample full fares include ¥1670 to Chéngdū, ¥2600 to Běijīng and ¥1780 to
Xīníng.
Air China
AIRLINE OFFICE
681 9777;
www.airchina.com.cn
; 48 Beijing Zhonglu;
9am-7.30pm)
