Small-Group 5-Night Lhasa Tour: Train from Beijing

Lhasa, China

6 days (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover one the world’s most wild and ruggedly beautiful regions on this seamless, 5-night tour from Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet. Set off in the evening from Beijing and choose a hard-sleeper or soft-sleeper compartment; during your 2-night journey, you’ll pass by some of China’s most remarkable scenery. Upon arrival in Lhasa, enjoy a welcome dinner and settle in at your accommodation. Spend the remaining time exploring the region’s highlights, from the Potala Palace (once home of the Dalai Lama) and Jokhang Temple to the Drepung and Sera Monasteries.

This 5-night tour makes it simple to visit Tibet from Beijing
Train tickets, hotel accommodation, transit, and select meals are included
Visit several UNESCO sites, like the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
Take in the splendors of the Himalayan scenery during your train journey

What's Included

Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary travel permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese visa)
3 nights accommodation in 4-star standard 2-beds hotel shared with another traveler (If you are a single traveller, you may pay for the single supplement to enjoy 1-bed hotel.
Local English-speaking Tibetan tour guide
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Welcome Dinner
Liability travel insurance
Drinking water provided during the trip
Train ticket (soft or hard sleeper) from Beijing to Lhasa
Breakfast (3)

Breakfast

Single Supplement if you are a single traveler
China visa fees (please make sure you have China L Visa before you reserve this group tour or other types of China Visa with relative certificate.
All Lunches and dinners; Tips to driver and tour guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Lhasa Railway Station
Doilungdêqên District, Lhasa, China, 850030
Depart from Beijing West Train Station. Please make sure you arrive at Beijing West Train Station in advance to have enough time to pick up the train ticket and board the train. On Day 3, at Lhasa Railway Station, tour guide will hold pickup board to pick up clients.

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Take a train to Lhasa from Beijing

1 Stop

Beijing West Railway Station (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight on the train.

Meals: Not included

Day 2

On the Train to Lhasa

1 Stop

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wild Zoo (Pass By)

Accommodation: Overnight on the train.

Meals: Not included

Day 3

Lhasa Arrival

1 Stop

Lhasa Railway Station

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at 4 stars Hotel

Meals: Not included

Day 4

Lhasa (B,D)

3 Stops

Potala Palace

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jokhang Temple

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Barkhor Street

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight at 4 stars hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

Lhasa (B)

2 Stops

Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sera Monastery

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at 4 stars hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Departure from Lhasa (B)

1 Stop

Lhasa (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas in advance
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note that you will only be allowed to enter Tibet with a Tibet travel permit. Your local tour operator will help you apply for a Tibet permit (usually need at least 12 days), but be sure you have a passport which is valid for at least 6 months.
A copy of your Tibet travel permit will be sent to you in advance. When entering into Beijing West Train Station, please present your Tibet travel permit, train ticket, passport, and Chinese visa to the conductor.
Once train ticket from Beijing to Lhasa is booked, it can not be canceled by tour supplier. If customers cancel the tour after train ticket has been booked, they will be charged the cost of train ticket.
A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required on the travelling period

Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
In June, July, or August, the hard or soft sleeper train tickets are difficult to purchase, tour supplier will recommend some transfer trains for choosing. Both sides will choose the better one.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers