Important Notice: Intermittent Control of Roads in the Gyirong Port Area!

Recently, the Traffic Police Brigade of the Gyirong Port Public Security Bureau issued an important traffic control announcement: Due to the damage to the road caused by the mountain torrent disaster on September 27, 2024, intermittent traffic control will be implemented to repair the G216 from Gyirong Town to Gyirong Port. To ensure the safety of passing vehicles and pedestrians, the following are detailed information on the traffic arrangements:

Closure Time

According to the announcement, the closure will last from April 15, 2025, to October 31, 2025.

Intermittent Traffic Time

To reduce the impact on the lives of nearby residents, the Public Security Bureau has arranged intermittent passage time for passing vehicles. The specific arrangements are as follows:

Monday and Friday: 12:30 to 17:00, two-way traffic.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday: 12:30-16:00, two-way traffic.

The construction site will be closed and inaccessible during the non-traffic period. Please arrange your travel time reasonably. During the traffic period, vehicles and pedestrians must strictly abide by the traffic instructions to ensure safety and order.

Closed Route

The section of G216 from Gyirong Town to Gyirong Port National Gate in the Gyirong Port area.

Tips and Suggestions

(1) Plan your travel time: The traffic control time at Gyirong Port is relatively strict. You should plan your departure time from Gyirong Port in advance according to the published traffic timetable to avoid missing the passage and thus affecting your travel plans.

(2) Stay updated on announcements: Road conditions may change, so check official updates before and during your trip to avoid unexpected closures. To travel worry-free, you can also book our Tibet Tour - we’ll handle the itinerary and ensure smooth passage during traffic control.

(3) Prepare required documents: Gyirong Port is an important entry point to Tibet. All travelers entering Tibet via Gyirong Port need to apply for relevant documents, such as Tibet Travel Permit. To avoid delays, please prepare documents in advance. In our itinerary service, we can provide free document processing to help you complete all necessary procedures smoothly.

With the implementation of traffic control, tourists traveling to Tibet, especially those planning to enter and exit Tibet through the Gyirong Port, need to make adequate travel preparations in advance to ensure a smooth crossing.