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The road from Lhasa to Damxung to Namtso is a spacious asphalt road with good road conditions. To go to Namtso, you usually go through Damxung County first. Damxung is about 170 kilometers away from Lhasa. You can reach Namtso by turning off a dirt road next to Damxung County and driving for about 60 kilometers.
The easiest way to get from Lhasa to Namtso is to take a vehicle from a local travel agency. The car is usually Jinbei or bus, depending on the number of people. The bus departs at around 7 o'clock every morning in front of several backpacking hotels on Beijing East Road. You can choose a one-day trip or a two-day trip to Namtso. The price depends on the low and peak seasons. You are only responsible for the round trip and tickets, and you are responsible for your own food and accommodation.
Some people come to Damxung from Lhasa first, and then find a way to go to Namtso. It is not as convenient as going directly from Lhasa. There is no direct train or long-distance bus from Damxiong to Namtso. You can only go there by carpooling or chartering at the county station.
Extended information:
1. Namtso is 4,718 meters above sea level, more than 1,000 meters higher than Lhasa (3,650 meters). Therefore, altitude sickness in Namtso is much more severe than in Lhasa. It is best to take measures to prevent altitude sickness in advance. The Tashi Peninsula is a low hilly area with gravel on the ground. Please walk slowly to prevent breathlessness or slipping.
2. The weather in Namtso is unpredictable, and even in midsummer there will be sudden drops in temperature and snowfall. The temperature is lower at night, so you need to wear a down jacket. Therefore, be sure to keep warm overnight. There are only a few small restaurants on the Tashi Peninsula, and the conditions are not very good, and the prices are certainly not low.
3. You need to buy a ticket to enter the Namtso Scenic Area. The ticket sales location is 60 kilometers away from Namtso. Ticket price: 80 yuan.