Summary
All aboard the world's highest railway as you travel from Xining in western China, up and over the 5,072-meter Tanggula Pass, across the stark beauty of the Tibetan Plateau to the sacred city of Lhasa. An incredible feat of engineering that passes spectacular lakes and mountains, crossing huge plains and permafrost at the "roof of the world", the Qinghai-Tibet Railway puts you right in the heart of Tibet's gigantic landscapes. Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime expedition through Tibet's rich past and vibrant present. Experience three incredible rail journeys, explore the palaces, temples, and monasteries of Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse, stand in awe of Mt Everest at sunrise, and savour tasty local cuisine.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1-2
- Fly Overnight To Xian
- Day 3
- Terracotta Warriors
- Day 4
- Bullet Train To Xining
- Day 5
- Overnight Train To Lhasa
- Day 6
- Arrive Lhasa
- Day 7
- Jokhang Temple And Barkhor Circuit
- Day 8
- Potala Palace
- Day 9
- Train To Shigatse
- Day 10
- Shigatse
- Day 11
- Mt Everest Base Camp
- Day 12
- Sunrise Over Everest
- Day 13
- Gyantse
- Day 14
- Tsedang
- Day 15
- Yumbulhakang Palace
- Day 16
- Chengdu
- Day 17
- Depart Chengdu
Travel Cities (6): Beijing, Chengdu, Gyantse, Lhasa, Shigatse, Xian