Car Rentals in Zhada

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Zhada is a county in the Ngari Prefecture of Southwestern Tibet most famously known for its stunning "clay forest." This orogenic wonder straddles both sides of the Xianquan River and provides spectacular sightseeing, particularly in the Maoci Valley, for hikers, nature buffs and explorers of all kinds.

Tibet Tianyou International Travel Agency

Located in the popular Balangxue Hostel, this agency allows travelers to choose from a number of different cars or trucks, while rented guides also are available with the vehicles. In addition, travelers can rent bicycles, which are cheaper and not subject to the same restrictions placed on motorized vehicle travel.

Tibet Tianyou International Travel Agency
43 Beijing Dong Road
Lasha, Tibet 850000, China
011 (+86) 891 633 2137

Lhasa Xuexian Cars Club

Situated inside the Sitong Binguan courtyard, this agency leases cars, jeeps and pickup trucks with rented drivers, and allows tourists with valid driver's licenses to drive themselves. Additionally, two-way radios are provided when two or more vehicles are rented.

Lhasa Xuexian Cars Club
Sitong Binguan
Beijing Zhonglu, Lhasa, Tibet, China
011 (+86) 891 633 2842

Lhasa Xiangyun Car Rental Company

Multilingual agency staff with semi-proficient English is able to help out-of-towners choose from a decent selection of cars, four-wheel drive vehicles and mini buses. Travelers also have the option of renting vehicles with or without a driver.

Lhasa Xiangyun Car Rental Company
Selalu
Lhasa, Tibet 850007, China
011 (+86) 891 637 2701

Tibet Huanyu Car Rental Company

Travelers are able to choose from more than one hundred vehicles, including jeeps and land cruisers, upon providing a valid passport, driver's license and credit card.

Tibet Huanyu Car Rental Company
F/11, International Trade Mansion, No. 75
Jinzhu Xilu, Lhasa, Tibet, China
011 (+86) 891 683 3333

Matou Xingzhe Jeeps' Club

Located just behind the Potala Palace, this agency specializes in renting jeeps and all-terrain vehicles. Drivers with legitimate credentials are available, and the property also has a hostel for overnight accommodations.

Matou Xingzhe Jeeps' Club
Linkuo North Road
Lhasa, Tibet, China
011 (+86) 891 681 5170

Article Written By Mark Heidelberger

Mark Heidelberger has been writing for more than 17 years, with recent articles appearing on various websites. He has also written, rewritten and developed dozens of feature-film screenplays and manages a number of film and television writers. He holds a master's degree from University of California, Los Angeles in film and television producing.

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