A journey worth discovering
The experience
Tibetan Railroad, a 16 days tour from Xi'an to Xining, Lhasa and 5 destinations.
Connect the places
An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Breakfast
Explore Xian's attractions and local culture
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dumpling feast with Tang Dynasty dancing show)
Visit the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang Workshop tour - see warriors recreated in ancient style Walk the 14th-century city walls of Xian's old town Dumpling feast Tang Dynasty dancing show
Terracotta Army Xian City Walls
Breakfast, Lunch
transfer (Xian - Xian Train Station), train (Xian, China - Xining, China)
5-hour bullet train to Xining Visit Qinghai Tibet Cultural Centre - hand-painted thangka and world's largest display Explore night street markets
Sample local cuisine at night street markets
Qinghai Tibet Cultural Centre
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
transfer (Xining - Xining Railway Station), train (Xining, China - Lhasa, China)
Visit Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Temple) 21-hour overnight train journey on Qinghai-Tibet Railway - world's highest rail journey
Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Temple)
Breakfast, Lunch
train (Qinghai-Tibet Railway - Lhasa, China)
Scenic train journey across Qinghai-Tibet Railway - Tanggula Pass and Tibetan Plateau
Tanggula Pass
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Tibetan dinner and dance performance)
Wander Barkhor Circuit - see traditionally dressed locals, religious trinkets and prostrating pilgrims Visit Jokhang Temple Visit Sera Monastery - watch debating monks Tibetan dinner and dance performance
Barkhor Circuit Jokhang Temple Sera Monastery
Breakfast, Lunch
Visit Potala Palace - largest monastery in the world Visit Norbulingka - Lhasa's Summer Palace set in parkland
Potala Palace Norbulingka
Breakfast, Lunch
transfer (Lhasa, China - Shigatse, China)
Travel across Tibetan plains to Shigatse Free time to explore local markets
Shigatse
Breakfast, Lunch
Visit Shalu Monastery Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery - founded 1447 by the first Dalai Lama Join pilgrims on 'Kora' (circumnavigation) of the monastery
Shalu Monastery Tashilhunpo Monastery
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
transfer (Shigatse, China - Rongbuk Township, China)
Drive through Tibetan scenery to Rongbuk Township Visit world's highest post office Visit Everest Base Camp Boundary Monument Visit Rongbuk Monastery Visit Old Rongbuk Monastery
Mount Everest Base Camp Everest Base Camp Boundary Monument Rongbuk Monastery Old Rongbuk Monastery
Breakfast, Lunch
transfer (Rongbuk Township, China - Shigatse, China)
Sunrise viewing at Mount Everest (weather permitting) Return journey to Shigatse via Tso La Pass and Gyatso La Pass
Tso La Pass Gyatso La Pass
Breakfast, Lunch
transfer (Shigatse, China - Gyantse, China)
Travel to Gyantse Visit Gyantse Kumbum Visit Tsang Traditional Folk House Taste local snacks and homebrewed 'chang'
Gyantse Kumbum
Breakfast, Lunch
transfer (Gyantse, China - Tsedang, China)
Travel along Brahmaputra River to Tsedang Visit Gangpo Ri - 'birthplace of the Tibetan people'
Gangpo Ri
Breakfast, Lunch
transfer (Tsedang, China - Lhasa, China)
Visit Yumbulhakang Palace Visit Tradruk Monastery Visit King's Tomb Return to Lhasa
Yumbulhakang Palace Tradruk Monastery
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
flight (Lhasa, China - Chengdu, China), transfer (Chengdu Airport - Hotel, Chengdu)
2-hour flight to Chengdu Hotel transfer
Explore Chengdu attractions suggested by guide
Breakfast
transfer (Hotel, Chengdu - Chengdu Airport), flight (Chengdu, China - UK)
Plan your next step
From USD 5,813.00 per person
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Price based on Twin Room
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| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2027 | 26 Apr 2027 | USD 5845.00 | English |
| 9 May 2027 | 24 May 2027 | USD 5845.00 | English |
| 23 May 2027 | 7 Jun 2027 | USD 5845.00 | English |
| 22 Aug 2027 | 6 Sep 2027 | USD 5979.00 | English |
| 5 Sep 2027 | 20 Sep 2027 | USD 5979.00 | English |
| 10 Oct 2027 | 25 Oct 2027 | USD 5979.00 | English |
| 9 Apr 2028 | 24 Apr 2028 | USD 5979.00 | English |
| 7 May 2028 | 22 May 2028 | USD 5979.00 | English |
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