Classic Tibet Train Tours

The railway to Tibet, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, is renowned as the highest railway on the earth, and the train to Tibet is reputed as “Sky-train” or “the rocket to the roof of the world”. That might be the major reason why so many travelers choose to travel to Tibet by train.

At present, there are trains to Tibet from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Lanzhou and Xining. All these cities are important and also famous tourist cities, thus classic Tibet train tours always start from these cities.

Beijing to Lhasa Train Tour

Beijing, capital of China, is an ancient capital city and rich in culture. It is always the first choice of travelers who are willing to know a time-honored and developed city of China. Beijing has been the political, economic and cultural center of China for over 800 years from the Yuan Dynasty. The numerous royal buildings with long history endow it with incomparable charm, such as the world-famous Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutongs and Courtyards. A Tibet train travel starting from Beijing will be wonderful.  The Beijing to Lhasa train is operated every day.

Shanghai to Lhasa Train Tour

Shanghai, renowned as international metropolis in east China, draws great attention from all over the world. Situated on the estuary of Yangtze River, it is a popular destination for visitors to sense the pulsating development of the country. In this city, one can find the perfect blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional, and the western and the oriental. New skyscrapers and old Shikumen together draw the skyline of the city. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwined and formed Shanghai's culture, making a visitor's stay truly memorable. Therefore, it is also the first destination for foreign travelers even they plan to travel to Tibet of west China. There are also daily trains to Lhasa from Shanghai.

Chengdu to Lhasa Train Tour

Chengdu, known as the hometown of Giant Panda, is also internation metroplis in west China. It is rich in both cultural and natual tourist resources, attracting travelers from all over the world. From Chengdu, travelers can take both flight and train to Lhasa.  Though it is more convenient to fly to Tibet, many travelers still choose to take the train so as to experience the famous Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

Of course, one can also start the train trip from other cities, but the above three cities are the most popular to do it.