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Yanshiping, Xizang's highest railway station, begins service
December 12, 2025
Yanshiping Passenger Station, situated at a staggering altitude of 4,721 meters in Amdo county of the Xizang autonomous region, saw its first passenger train depart on Thursday.
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New airport expressway to transform eastern Xizang transport
December 8, 2025
Construction began this week on a section of National Highway G214, connecting Gyakha to Bangda Airport in Chamdo, Xizang autonomous region.
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Xizang air travel sees six-decade strong surge
August 29, 2025
Civil aviation in the Xizang autonomous region has grown into a lifeline for travel, trade and public services on the high-altitude plateau, with passenger numbers expected to reach 8 million by the end of 2025, officials said.
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Shanghai-Shigatse direct flight to drive local tourism
May 6, 2025
The first direct flight connecting Shanghai and Shigatse, Xizang autonomous region, will start on Thursday, which is expected to drive local tourism boom.
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Lhasa-Pokhara intl flight route launched
April 3, 2025
Himalaya Airlines flight H9731 took off on March 31 from Lhasa Gonggar International Airport in Xizang autonomous region, in its way to Pokhara, Nepal, marking the official opening of a new international route.
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Improved connectivity drives growth in Xizang
March 28, 2025
The Xizang autonomous region's modern transportation network, spanning more than 120,000 kilometers of highways along with expanding rail and air links, is driving economic growth, social progress and deeper integration with the rest of China.
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Airport
August 24, 2021
There are five airports in Tibet, namely Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Ngari Kunsha Airport, Chamdo Bangda Airport, Shigatse Peace Airport, and Nyingchi Airport.
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Railway
August 24, 2021
There is only one railway line to Tibet available, the Qinghai-Tibet railway. It connects Xining and Lhasa, covering 1,956 kilometers.