Nepal-Tibet Overland Tour- Kyirong border in Tibet was reopened now
The latest news showed that on August 29, 2017, Kyirong border in Tibet was reopened for foreign travelers. That means foreign travelers can take an overland tour via Kyirong border to Tibet from Nepal. It not only saves the expensive flight cost but also offers a superb overland landscape along the driving trip. 1. Geographical position of Kyirong border： Located in the Kyirong County, Shigatse, Kyirong border is an import trade channel between China and Nepal. It is adjacent to Zhangmu port and is the end point of the National Highway 216 (Xinjiang-Tibet Highway second line). Kyirong border from Nepal's capital Kathmandu is near 85 km; from China-Nepal highway section Kyirong docking distance is only about 30 km. 2. History of Kyirong border: Kyirong border not only has a boundary line of 162 kilometers, but also a long history. 1） In 789 AD, according to legend, when Nepal's Princess Bhrukuti married the Tibetan King Songtsan,