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Enquire about this itineraryRailway, Lhasa & Tsetang · 7 days
Tour codeSNOWLAND TRAVEL-009
Combine rail with Lhasa, Yarlung Buddhist history and Yamdrok.
Important before booking
Fit this model to the actual train and Tibet approvals. Timetable changes may change the day count; lower berths and all window highlights are not guaranteed. Adjust for altitude symptoms; any Everest section needs confirmed opening and route approval.
Highlights
Enter by rail from Xining, rest on arrival and discuss four-star-class city stays; confirm remote facilities and berths separately.
Discuss your preferred 2027 dates; no fixed departure or availability is claimed.
Daily itinerary
This local-start sample is not a confirmed departure. Health, permits, weather and roads take priority; daily driving and properties will be confirmed in the quote.
| Day | Route & visits | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Xining, transfer and rest; check documents and the next day’s train. | Xining |
| 2 | Transfer for the actual ticketed train. Soft sleeper is the first preference, subject to issue; rest and follow onboard instructions. | On the train |
| 3 | Enjoy available window views before Lhasa arrival, pickup and hotel rest; no strenuous programme is planned. | Lhasa |
| 4 | Visit the Potala and Jokhang/Barkhor around reservations, reducing visits or adding rest according to health. | Lhasa |
| 5 | Follow the Yarlung Tsangpo valley to Samye to explore early Buddhist history and architecture, then stay in Tsetang. | Tsetang |
| 6 | Return through the Yarlung valley and Yamdrok viewpoints to Lhasa, adapting the routing to roads and allowing breaks. | Lhasa |
| 7 | Transfer to Lhasa airport or station for the agreed departure; confirm early-breakfast arrangements. | Not included |
Existing indicative budget
Per person in the existing six-traveller, twin-share planning model; not a confirmed selling price or guaranteed group minimum. The model envisages Xining–Lhasa rail and listed land transport, guide, stays and meals. Issue a written quote after train, rooms, season, permits and admissions are checked; international flights and single supplements are separate.
Stays, meals & price
Discuss four-star-class city stays; remote towns use locally available accommodation and may lack lifts or continuous hot water. Confirm properties, rooms, heating, bathrooms and eligibility in writing; official star ratings or international brands are not assumed.
Breakfast depends on the accommodation package; discuss local/Chinese lunches and dinners or simple road meals and list them daily in the quote. Explain vegetarian, halal and allergy needs early; complete exclusion of cross-contact is not guaranteed.
Request a date- and party-specific quote, optionally in CNY with indicative USD. Itemise local transport, guide, stays, admissions, meals and transfers; check flights, visas, insurance, personal costs and delays separately. No fixed fare or available seats are claimed.
Request this itinerary →Documents & altitude preparation
Requirements differ by nationality and document, including mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign travellers. Verify Chinese entry, Tibet and border-route approvals before committing. Report illness promptly, avoid further ascent while unwell and obtain medical assistance for severe or persistent symptoms.
Read the travel preparation guide →CDC · Travel to High Altitudes
Estimate by party size and stays
Sights along the journey
All tour prices exclude return flights between your point of origin and the local tour meeting and departure points. Air tickets are arranged and paid for separately.