Asian Geographic

EXPERIENCE PRINCESS WENCHENG SCENIC AREA

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WHEN

June to October are warmer months. The high-altitude prefecture has a continenta­l plateau climate and an average annual temperatur­e of -0.8OC.

WHERE

700km southwest of Xining and 1000km northeast of Lhasa

HOW

Take a domestic flight from Chengguan, Lhasa or Xining, which typically take slightly less than 1.5hours, or if you enjoy long bus rides (of about 15 hours), catch regular buses to Jiegu Town in Xining’s long-distancebu­s station in Jianguo Street. Jeeps and minibuses are available for private hire in the central square of Jiegu Town.

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