"Take the train to Lhasa" - Tibetan style two-bedroom 12-day tour
Getting on the train to Lhasa in Tibet is the ultimate destination that cannot be avoided when traveling. This dream-realizing trip to Tibet is specially customized for readers of the Evening News, covering the Lhasa area in front of Tibet and the Shigatse area in back Tibet. While enjoying the natural scenery of the plateau, you can experience the unique cultural customs of Tibet. The beautiful and mysterious Tibet is waiting for you!
Exquisite small group of 20 people, the same age group and the same pace, with full escort from Beijing, all-inclusive price, no shopping and no out-of-pocket expenses, return to the essence of tourism.
In this itinerary
you will experience
the route covers Lhasa-Ningchi-Lulang-Shigatse, front Tibet and back Tibet, cultural landscapes and nature Scenic spots, one scene at a time, no turning back
Includes full scenic spot tickets and necessary transportation costs, the Potala Palace arranges tour guides to explain
Comfortable use of the car, guaranteed seats and vacancy rate 30
The car is equipped with medical cylinder oxygen, and comes with a travel accident insurance of RMB 500,000 insured amount
Stay in an aerobic hotel in Lhasa, and stay in local four-star standard hotels in other areas
Taste Tibetan delicacies: Lulang stone pot chicken, beef soup pot, Grand Canyon buffet
Excellent tour guides and full escort, butler-style 24-hour service, so you can travel with confidence
Itinerary Introduction
Day 1: Depart from Beijing West Railway Station in the evening and take the train to Lhasa. (Overnight on the train)
The next day: The journey of this Beijing-Tibet special train takes about 40.5 hours. After passing Shijiazhuang, it goes west across the Loess Plateau, passing through Taiyuan, Zhongwei, and Lanzhou, and then embarks on the long-awaited journey. of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. (Stay on the train)
Day 3: Arrive at Lhasa, the holy city at an altitude of 3,658 meters, at noon. The tour guide will present you with a white hada to welcome you! After picking up at the station and arriving at the hotel, rest to adapt to the plateau climate.
Day 4: Depart from Lhasa, along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, pass by the birthplace of Songtsen Gampo, pass through the Mira Snow Mountain Pass at an altitude of 5,018 meters, and follow the Niyang River, the three major tributaries of the Brahmaputra River, into the altitude Only 2,900 meters long, the Linzhi area is known as Jiuzhaigou Valley in Tibet. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Niyang River with bottomless green waves and quiet and clear water. On the way, we visited Ngapo Folk Village and experienced the daily life of Tibetan families up close. Afterwards, we visited Basongcuo, a national AAAA-level tourist area in Linzhi area. The lake is crystal clear and we visited the 600-year-old Red Sect temple Cuozonggunba Temple on the island in the center of the lake. (Suosong Village)
Day 5: Visit the Brahmaputra Grand Canyon, one of the top ten canyons in China. Here you can not only enjoy the beautiful canyon scenery, spectacular water falls, majestic snow-capped mountains, but also You can enjoy the natural and cultural wonders such as Buddha Palm Sand Dune and Welcome Pine. From the Grand Canyon Observation Deck, you can enjoy the closest view of Namjagbarwa Peak, one of the top ten famous mountains in China, and the world-famous No. 1 and No. 2 Big Bends of the Brahmaputra River.
Afterwards, go to the Yani Wetland Park and board the first glass observation deck in Tibet. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the confluence of the Niyang River and the Brahmaputra River along the 360-degree view. Then proceed to Lulang International Town. The Lulang Alpine Pasture surrounded by virgin forests is the third largest intact forest area in my country. Snow mountains, forests, and pastures constitute Lulang’s unique natural landscape. (Stay in Lulang)
Day 6: Return to Lhasa and drive westward along the Niyang River. The scenery of the south of the Yangtze River in Tibet will suddenly appear in front of you, including the soothing and fertile Bangjietang grassland, lined with green trees. The beautiful scenery of the Niyang River will make you sigh: ancient and desolate Tibet can have such a geomantic treasure land! On the way, you will walk into the Tibetan Folk Village, where various Tibetan-style buildings are scattered and you can feel the most primitive mountain village style. Folk custom interpretation of the paths, Luba folk houses, Gongbu folk houses, and handicraft workshops are displayed in sequence. (Stay in Lhasa)
Day 7: Visit the Potala Palace, the Pearl of the Plateau, the highest ancient castle-like building in the world (with explanation), and have a panoramic view of the city of Lhasa. Afterwards, we went to the Jokhang Temple Square to experience the local Tibetan people praying. The Tang-Tibetan Alliance Monument was erected in front of the temple to witness the profound friendship between the Han and Tibetan people. Go to Bajiao Street, the largest commercial street in Lhasa. The products are full of Tibetan, Nepalese and Indian characteristics. It is the epitome of the cultural landscape of Lhasa and even the entire Tibetan area.
(Stay in Lhasa)
Day 8: Depart from Lhasa, climb over the Gangbala Snow Mountain at an altitude of 4,900 meters, overlook the Gangbala Radar Station, and head to the highest freshwater lake in the world, known as the Holy Lake in the Sky Yamdrok Lake, with an altitude of 4,441 meters and an area of 648 square kilometers, is dotted with more than a dozen small islands. The lakeside is rich in water and grass. It is one of Tibet’s famous pastures and the largest waterbird habitat in Tibet. Every summer, countless Water birds such as swans and sand gulls often play on the lake. Go around Yamdrok Lake to Gyantse, the filming location of the movie "Red River Valley", and overlook the Zongshan Anti-British Site. (Stay in Shigatse)
Day 9: Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the residence of the Panchen Lama. It is one of the six major monasteries of the Yellow Sect built in 1447. From a distance, the entire monastery is built on the hillside. Purple smoke rises from the incense burner in the temple, and visitors come here to worship and watch. After paying homage to the stupa of the 10th Panchen Lama, we visited Shigatse Free Market, and then drove back to Lhasa along the China-Nepal Highway. (Stay in Lhasa)
Day 10: In the afternoon, go to Lhasa Station and take the train back, ending the unforgettable dream-realizing trip to Tibet. (Overnight on the train)
Day 11: Overnight on the train, arriving in Beijing on the morning of the twelfth day and returning to your warm home.