DAY 1
Meet in Xining
Arrive in Xining and review passport, permit documents and train details. Take an easy walk if time allows and confirm station meeting arrangements.
Overnight: Xining.
Choose your preferred departure date. We will confirm whether arrangements are available.
Enquire about this itinerarySNOWLAND TRAVEL · 2027
Railway and Lhasa
Tour codeSNOWLAND TRAVEL-032
6 days | 2027 proposed itinerary | Quotation on request
Overview and focus
A detailed proposal combining the listed daily route, cultural visits, transport and rest. Overnight towns appear in each day; hotel names and meals are specified in the written quotation.
Sequence: Meet in Xining → Xining aboard the Qinghai–Tibet railway → Arrive in Lhasa: transfer and rest → Potala Palace, park and Barkhor → Drepung and Sera monasteries → Depart Lhasa
Daily schedule at a glance
| DAY | Route and visits | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meet in Xining | Overnight: Xining. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 2 | Xining aboard the Qinghai–Tibet railway | Overnight: Train or Lhasa, depending on the confirmed service. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 3 | Arrive in Lhasa: transfer and rest | Overnight: Lhasa. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 4 | Potala Palace, park and Barkhor | Overnight: Lhasa. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 5 | Drepung and Sera monasteries | Overnight: Lhasa. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
| 6 | Depart Lhasa | Overnight: None, tour ends. | Itemized by day in the written quote |
Detailed 6-day itinerary
DAY 2
Xining aboard the Qinghai–Tibet railway
Board your confirmed train and enjoy plateau scenery. Verify the train, sleeper class, schedule and meals before purchase. Overnight on board or arrival at a hotel depends on the actual service; adjust the overall sequence accordingly.
Overnight: Train or Lhasa, depending on the confirmed service.
DAY 3
Arrive in Lhasa: transfer and rest
Meet your transfer from the confirmed flight or train and check in. Review the coming days with the team. Keep the day free of demanding visits; a short walk near the hotel is optional if you feel comfortable.
Overnight: Lhasa.
DAY 4
Potala Palace, park and Barkhor
Visit the Potala Palace at the reserved time, exploring its history and architecture. Rest around the park below and view the palace exterior. Walk through Barkhor in the afternoon to understand the old town and its living traditions. Follow on-site visit arrangements.
Overnight: Lhasa.
DAY 5
Drepung and Sera monasteries
Explore Drepung’s monastery layout and traditions of Buddhist learning. After a lunch break, visit Sera. Observe debate only if it is taking place and open to visitors; respect monastic study and photography instructions.
Overnight: Lhasa.
DAY 6
Depart Lhasa
Check out and transfer for your confirmed flight or train. Check luggage, documents and tickets. Agree the transfer window, endpoints and any extra waiting service in writing.
Overnight: None, tour ends.
2027 prices and departures
| Item | Reference arrangement |
|---|---|
| Indicative tour price | On request; no unverified figure displayed |
| Travel dates | 2027; exact departures and seasonal prices require confirmation |
| Quotation basis | Calculated for actual party size, hotel category, rooms, language, tickets and scope |
| Rooms and supplements | Discuss on a twin-sharing basis; single supplement and room sharing confirmed separately |
| Payment and cancellation | As agreed in the final contract; no online payment for unconfirmed plans |
These figures retain the catalogue’s indicative pricing, not confirmed availability or secured services. The final quote specifies party size, dates, currency, validity, inclusions and exclusions.
Inclusions and exclusions to confirm in writing
| Local services | Itemize vehicle, driver, guide language and days, transfers, admissions and permit handling. |
|---|---|
| Hotels and meals | List each hotel, category, room and bathroom plus included breakfast, lunch and dinner dates. Unlisted meals are not presumed included. |
| Separately priced items | Confirm treatment of flights, trains, visas, single supplement, personal spending, insurance, tips and itinerary changes. |
| Walking and special support | For trekking or kora, confirm equipment, supplies, baggage transport, guiding, lodging, turnaround arrangements and costs. |
Booking and travel notes
Reservations, roads, weather, trains and traveler wellbeing may change the sequence. Long road journeys, kora and trekking require an individual suitability and operating review before quoting. Share nationality, dates, party size, language, hotel budget and dietary needs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I join alone?
You can enquire alone. Confirm group operation, rooms and supplements for your date.
How are hotels and meals confirmed?
The quote lists each hotel or equivalent standard, room, bathroom and daily included meals.
When do I pay?
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Sights along the journey
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