Mount Kailash
阿里冈仁波齐
About Mount Kailash
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Hire a guide or audio tour for deeper understanding of the historical context.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: June-September
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
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08:00-17:30
No metro; in Purang County, Ngari (~200 km from Ali/Shiquanhe; flights Lhasa-Ngari Kunsha Airport ~100 km); remote, permits required.
Advance booking REQUIRED since 2025-08 via 'Happy Tour Tibet'/'Smart Tour Ali' mini-program (limit 2000/day); ticket CNY 150 + shuttle.
CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)
Alidi District Pulan County
阿里地区普兰县
Alidi District Pulan County
29.5688, 91.9814
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
