8 daysSmall-Group 5-Night Lhasa Tour by Train from Shanghai
New6 daysLhasa
Length
6 days
Itinerary
6 days planned
Group
Max 12
Guides
Chinese, English
Overview
Shanghai is one of the best inbound cities of China. Take a train from Shanghai to Lhasa and enjoy the special scenery changing from skyscrapers of big cities to the depopulated zone of Tibet Plateau. And the train will take you to Tibet for visiting.
Day by day itinerary
1Take a train to Lhasa from Shanghai⌄
Your tour starts from the Shanghai Railway Station. You need hold your passport and Tibet Travel Permit to ticket window where you will pick you up your train ticket. When entering the station, you need to present to the conductor your passport, China Visa, Tibet Travel Permit and train ticket. Then start to enjoy the memorable trip. The train departs at 20:00. (The train might depart from Beijing in the afternoon if transfer train ticket is purchased.) Notes: Travel date from Apr.1 to Oct.10, clients need accept that tour operator will buy transfer train tickets: Shanghai - Xining ticket and then Xining - Lhasa ticket because direct train ticket from Shanghai to Lhasa is impossible to buy during this period.
Overnight: Overnight on the train.
2On the Train to Lhasa⌄
Today, on the first full-day, you will pass through two important provincial capitals in northwest China: Lanzhou and Xining. Traveling along on Qinghai-Tibet Railway, you will be able to enjoy the incredible scenery of the countries in Northwest China.
Overnight: Overnight on the train.
3Lhasa Arrival⌄
Today, you will witness the most beautiful scenic view on the Qinghai Tibet Train. After arrival, your tour guide will meet you at the train station in Lhasa.
Overnight: Overnight at 4 stars Hotel
4Lhasa (B,D)⌄
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at 4 stars hotel
5Lhasa (B)⌄
In the morning ,you are going to visit Drepung monastery which is one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1416 by Jamyang choge, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. You can visit biggest monastery kitchen inside the monastery and enjoy Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung.
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at 4 stars hotel
6Departure from Lhasa (B)⌄
After eating breakfast, you will be transferred to the train station or the airport if you need.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Liability travel insurance
- ✓Welcome Dinner
- ✓Tibet travel permits and other necessary permits for Tibet
- ✓Local English-speaking Tibetan tour guide
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver in Lhasa
- ✓Drinking water provided during the trip
- ✓3 nights accommodation in 4-star standard twin room hotel shared with another traveler (If you are a single traveler, you may pay for the single supplement to enjoy double room hotel.
- ✓Train ticket (soft or hard sleeper) from Shanghai to Lhasa
Not included
- ✕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 tour guide and driver
Good to know
Starts: On Day 1, depart from Shanghai Train Station. Please make sure you arrive at Shanghai Train Station in advance to have enough time to pick up the train ticket and board the train. Direct train ticket from Shanghai to Lhasa: at 20:08pm.
Ends: Pick up tourists from Lhasa hotel at 06:30 am; 08:00 am; 12:00 pm
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas in advance
- 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 Shanghai Train Station, please present your Tibet travel permit, train ticket, passport, and Chinese visa to the conductor
- Once the train ticket from Shanghai 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.
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$869
