Golden Eagle Luxury Trains
Undiscovered Horizons of China
Thirteen-day China rail journey ending on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway to Lhasa
13 daysfrom $19,900
69% rail
Great Tibet Tour · Private Tour
8 Days Shanghai Tibet Train Tour
Via this wonderful train tour from Shanghai to Lhasa, you will see the natural scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet railway and explore the cultural landscape of Tibet.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: on the train
Train Shanghai - Lhasa
Go to Shanghai Railway Station independently, about 1 hour before departure, with passport, booking number and Tibet permit copy.
- Day 2railovernight: on the train
On the train
Second day of the Z164 train's 45-hour, 4,373km journey; arrival in Xining, start of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, in the evening.
- Day 3railovernight: Lhasa
Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m)
Met at Lhasa Railway and transferred to the hotel (~20 min); free time to rest and acclimatize to altitude.
- Day 4overnight: Lhasa
Lhasa Sightseeing
Visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, then walk Barkhor Street.
- Day 5overnight: Lhasa
Lhasa Sightseeing
Visit Drepung Monastery, then Sera Monastery, known for its scripture debating sessions.
- Day 6overnight: Shigatse
Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse, 360km, Approx. 7hrs
Via Khamba-la Pass with views of Yamdroktso Lake and the Karola Glacier; visit Pelkor Chode (Gyantse Kumbum) Monastery in Gyantse.
- Day 7overnight: Lhasa
Shigatse - Lhasa, 280km, Approx. 5hrs
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama, and Yungdrungling Monastery, a Bon monastery, then drive back to Lhasa.
- Day 8rail
Lhasa Departure
Transfer to Lhasa Airport/Railway Station for onward travel.
Included
- Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet
- Soft-sleepers from Shanghai to Lhasa
- All entrance ticket fees for tourist attractions listed in the itinerary
- Experienced local English-speaking tour guide
- Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as needed by the itinerary including gas and parking fees
- All lodging listed in the itinerary; it's your decision to choose the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economical 3-star hotel, or guesthouse
- Breakfasts provided by hotels & a welcome dinner
- Pick-up & Drop-off service from the airport/railway station
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance
- Government tax
- Express delivery fee of the Permit (eg. SF Express)
- Food & lodging for guide & driver
- Oxygen tank for emergency use
- Two bottles of mineral water per person per day
Not included
- International flights to and from China
- Chinese Visa/China Group Visa (the operator can provide a tourist invitation letter and itinerary, or an invitation letter for a China Group Visa)
- Other domestic flights to and out of Lhasa (the operator can book these at the best price on request)
- Meals (not included; typically USD 5-15/person per meal, operator can recommend options)
- Gratuity for guide and driver (not mandatory but expected; suggested USD 8-15/person/day, given on the last day)
- Commissions and taxes charged by PayPal or Bank, and government, when making a payment (e.g. PayPal 4.4%, wire transfer 2%)
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities, etc. Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions
