Getting Around 

Taxis are readily available within the city but many tourists prefer pedicabs which are usually cheaper and allow for passengers to get a better look at the town and its scenery. Hitchhiking is generally safe throughout Tibet and can be used for either short or long distance travel. 

To and from Chamdo 

Chamdo is situated in eastern Tibet and people usually arrive to the region by plane or long-distance bus. There are several national highways linking Chamdo to other regions both within and outside of Tibet; however, land, rock and mudslides are frequent during the rainy season (summer and spring) which can interrupt traffic and transportation for as long as several days. However, air travel is no more reliable because the same bad weather can often times delay and/or cancel flights. 

Air 

Chamdo Bandag Airport is the highest airport in the world, though it only offers flights to and from Lhasa (one hour) and Chengdu (fifty minutes). Flights are often cancelled or delayed (particularly those to Chengdu) and the airport is a two to three hour drive from town, so be sure and call ahead to check on the status of your flight: (0895) 482 1004. 

Bus 

There is just one bus station in Chamdo, fittingly named the Chamdo Bus Station. It has regular buses to Chengdu, Lhasa and several other locations within Tibet (schedules change regularly). Trips to either Chengdu or Lhasa run daily and take between two and two and a half days. Call (0895) 482 7351 or 482 2793 for an updated and accurate schedule.