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Starting from Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, Qinghai-Tibet Railway winds its way westward Tibetan Plateau and finally reaches Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, covering a total distance of 1956km.
Why We Choose to Enter Tibet by Train?
To ensure passengers safety and comfort, all the trains to Tibet are well-designed with cozy soft/hard sleepers, nice dinning carriage, both Chinese and Western style bathrooms, two oxygen supply systems, etc. Believe me, the train travel experience itself deserves your time!
Through the window of Tibet train, you’ll enjoy a visual fest of the stunning alpine scenery, like Qinghai Lake, Tarim Basin, Kunlun Mountains, Tuotuo River, Hohxil Natural Reserve, Tanggula Mountain Pass, Cuona Lake, Nagqu Grassland, etc.
With the train climbing up the snow-capped plateau, you can acclimatize yourself to the increasing elevation gradually to reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
Besides Xining, the starting point of Qinghai-Tibet Railway, you can also take direct train to Tibet from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Lanzhou.
As the Tibet train tour expert, we, Tibet Vista team, can offer you one-stop tour service for Tibet permits application, Tibet train ticket booking, and hotels reservation, etc. Whether you choose our classic Xining Tibet train group tour or start your Tibet train journey from other gateway cities, the ride of “Sky Road” will never let you down!
China Tibet Train Route Map(Simple click to enlarge the map)
What Makes Us Different?
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100% Assure of Tibet Train Ticket
As the official partner with China Railway, we can assure you of the hard sleeper train ticket from Xining to Lhasa, even in the peak travel season of Tibet tourism.
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Tibet Visa and Permits Guarantee
We are the largest local Tibetan tour operator and have successfully organized over 8,000 foreign friends with guaranteed permits to Tibet!
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Train Tours from 8 Gateway Cities
Group or private, Xining or other gateway city (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xian and HK), here you can always find the one suiting you best.
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Budget Price with Great Service
The total cost of our “Tibet Tour+ Train Ticket” packages must be lower than booking separately. We can promise you 24/7 consult service, Tibetan tour guidance and more interaction with locals.
Join-in Tibet Train Group Tour
Here we have handpicked the most popular Tibet train group tour from Xining to Lhasa City, Yamdrok Lake, Namtso Lake, Mount Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash, Kathmandu, etc. Just take a second to check the scheduled group tour itinerary, meet like-minded travelers, and save money with hard-sleeper train ticket included!
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Check at official website at Chinatibettrain.com5 Days Lhasa Small Group Tour by TrainTibet train (from Xining) - Lhasa
From USD460 p.p.
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Check at official website at Chinatibettrain.com9 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour by TrainTibet train (from Xining) - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Lhasa
From USD816 p.p.
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Check at official website at Chinatibettrain.com8 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Small Group Tour by TrainTibet train (from Xining) - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Kathmandu
From USD901 p.p.
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Check at official website at Chinatibettrain.com16 Days Kailash and Manasarova Small Group Tour by TrainTibet train (from Xining) - Lhasa - Shigatse - EBC - Lake Manasarova - Kailash Trek - Shigatse - Lhasa
From USD1683 p.p.
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Check at official website at Chinatibettrain.com11 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp and Namtso Lake Small Group Tour by TrainTibet train (from Xining) - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Mt. Everest - Namtso - Lhasa
From USD1097 p.p.
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Check at official website at Chinatibettrain.com7 Days Lhasa to Namtso Lake Small Group Tour by TrainTibet train (from Xining) - Lhasa - Namtso Lake - Lhasa
From USD723 p.p.
Tibet Train Tour from Mainland China & Nepal
Since most travelers would choose Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu,etc. as the first stop in travel, we have also mapped out the most classic Tibet train tour packages from eight major gateway cities for you.
To most of foreign friends, Beijing, the capital of China, is more likely to be your first stop in China. After visiting the majestic Great Wall, ancient imperial palace - Forbidden City, amazing imperial garden - Summer Palace, the world’s largest city square - Tiananmen Square, roaming over the historical Hutongs in Beijing, you can jump on the scenic Beijing Lhasa train to Tibet and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes along Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
As the famous global financial center and transportation hub in coastal eastern China, Shanghai has become one of the most popular travel destination for international visitors. Here you’ll find the collision of contemporary architectures and traditional designs, such as the illuminated Bund, magnificent Oriental Pearl TV Tower, bustling Nanjing Pedestrian Street, fascinating Shanghai Museum, and exquisite Chinese-style Yuyuan Garden and so on. After that, Shanghai Lhasa train will take you across 8 provinces to holy Tibet.
World-known as the home of Giant Panda, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is the major gateway city to Tibet in Southwest China. Here you’ll have the great chance to get an intimate contact with lovely giant pandas, taste the spicy hot pot, enjoy a cup of tea at Renmin Park, experience the locals’ leisurely lifestyle, watch the typical Sichuan Opera at Jin Li Street, etc. Then you can board Chengdu Lhasa train to Tibet.
Xining is the exact starting point of Qinghai-Tibet Railway, making it the nearest train station to Tibet. Here you can trace back to the history of the Northern Silk Road's Hexi Corridor, explore the Muslim and Buddhism cultures at Dongguan Mosque and Ta’er Monastery, and pay a visit to the turquoise Qinghai Lake and charming Bird Island. As the essence of Qinghai-Tibet Rail Line unveils in front of your eyes, Xining Lhasa train will bring you to Tibet within one day.
Guangzhou, sitting at the southeast of China, offers you the longest train journey to Tibet among all the gateway cities. Here you can experience the vibrant life of China’s third largest city, enjoy the spectacular night view of Guangzhou City from Canton Tower, visit Chimelong Safari Park and Chimelong International Circus, etc. Then Guangzhou Lhasa train will take you traverse various terrain of China and finally get to Tibet.
Hong Kong, lying on the eastern side of the Pearl Rvier Estuary in southern China, is the most dynamic metropolis to greet international friends to visit China. Here you can explore the fantastic Disneyland Park, enjoy the amazing skyline of the Hong Kong Island at the Victoria Harbour, etc. However, since there is no direct train connecting Hong Kong to Tibet, you can choose to get to neighboring Guangzhou and then take Guangzhou Lhasa train to Tibet. Or you can fly from Hong Kong to Chengdu, Xining, etc., and then go to Tibet by Lhasa train.
As the starting point of Silk Road, Xian, the oldest of the Four Great Ancient Capitals, is a must-visit for history buffs. Here you visit the jaw-dropping Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, climb the challenging Mount Huashan, appreciate the Asia’s largest music fountain at Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, ride a bicycle on Ancient Wall of Xi’an, etc. With Xian Lhasa train from Guangzhou stopping at 09:45 or from Shanghai stopping at 11:24, you can choose the one suiting your schedule best.
Since there is no train connecting Nepal and Tibet, you can travel overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa via Gyirong Port with a short visit to Mount Everest Base Camp or take the only international flight from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport and tour around TAR. After that, you can take Tibet train back to mainland China with stunning plateau landscape passing by.
Kind Reminder:
Since Lhasa trains from Beijing, Xian, and Chengdu are the most popular Tibet train travel routes, you’d better book your train tickets as early as possible, especially in the peak season. Alternatively, you can also fly to Xining first and take Xining Lhasa train to Tibet.
Tibet Train Facilities: Life on Board
What’s the life like on Tibet train ride? Here you’ll find the details of Tibet train soft sleeper, hard sleeper, dinning car, toilet, oxygen supplement, luggage space, battery charging, medical service and all.
Ultimate Tibet Train Travel Guide
To facilitate your Tibet train tour planning, we, Tibet Vista team, have elaborately made out the most easy-to-use Tibet train travel guide for you below, covering all aspects, like Tibet train travel cost, best time to take Tibet train, how to find cheap Tibet train ticket, altitude sickness concerns, etc.
