Tibet by the Highest Railway in the World
Beijing, Xining, Tibet Express, Lhasa, Chengdu and Shanghai

14 Days/13 nights

China’s latest technological venture, the China – Tibet Railway, has been heralded by its makers as both an engineering marvel and the answer to all Tibet’s economic problems. As the world’s highest railway, this pan-Himalayan line climbs 5,072m (16,640ft) above sea level and during the 710-mile final stretch of the line linking Golmud with Lhasa, it crosses some of the world's most forbidding terrain on the treeless Tibetan plateau - dubbed the roof of the world. Built at a cost of over USD$3 billion, the challenging 1,142km final section from China’s Qinghai province to Lhasa took over four years to construct. The workers who built the line had to breathe bottled oxygen in order to cope with the high altitudes.

The specially designed train cars are sealed like aircraft and equipped with double-paned windows to protect against high-altitude ultraviolet radiation and altitude sickness.  As well there are outlets for oxygen masks beside every seat, for passengers who need help coping with the thin air. Passengers will be required to sign health declarations saying they understood the risks of traveling at such high altitude. They are also required to declare whether or not they suffer from heart disease or other ailments that might make them susceptible to altitude sickness.  Accommodation on the train ranges from basic seating cars to luxury compartments. 

Beijing Lhasa: 4,064 km

The T27/8 train, departing from Beijing's West Railway Station to Lhasa will pass through six cities, including Shijiazhuang, Xi'an, Lanzhou, Xining, Golmud and Nagqu. The outbound journey is expected to take 47 hours and 28 minutes departing Beijing at 2130hrs. The return trip from Lhasa to Beijing is scheduled to take 32 minutes longer than the outbound trip.

Chengdu Lhasa: 3,360km
The trip from Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, to Lhasa will take about 48 hours and 10 minutes by the trains T22/23. The return journey by the train T24/1 is scheduled to take 48 hours 50 minutes. This train will pass through the towns of, Guangyuan, Baoji, then link to Lanzhou, Xining, Golmud and Nagqu, before it reaches Lhasa.

Chongqing Lhasa: 3,654km
The journey from Chongqing to Lhasa will have eight stops before it arrives in Lhasa, taking a planned 47 hours and eight minutes. The return journey from Lhasa to Chongqing is planned to take 48 hours and 50 minutes.

Lanzhou to Lhasa: 2,188km
The journey time for train K917/8 is scheduled to take 29 hours and 45 minutes.

Xining Lhas: 1,972km
This journey is scheduled to be 26 hours and 23 minutes.

Hotel List (subject to change to the same category)
Beijing Dynasty Hotel (5-star, deluxe)
Xining Yinlong Hotel (5-star, deluxe)
Lhasa Hotel (former Holiday Inn, 4-star, superior)
Chengdu Sheraton Hotel or Crowne Plaza (5-star, deluxe)
Shanghai Salvo Hotel (5-star)

Service includes: 12 nights hotel with ABF at hotels 14 days sightseeing tours with all transfers and all sightseeing admission fee Daily lunches & dinners as listed, and meals on the train Professional English speaking tour guide and group escort on the train All domestic Airfare Y class and the airport construction fee and fuel tax First Class Soft Sleeper on the train Cost excludes: Chinese visa Entry & Exit International flights and International Airport Tax Lunch & Dinner on Day 01, dinner on Day13 Personal expenses and personnel tips.

Note: see below for ticket only price if required.

Terms and Conditions

• Each departure has only 20 seats (20 passengers) available.
• A deposit of US$500 per person is required in order to secure the booking.
• Entrance fees may be increased by local government announcements. We reserve the right adjust prices accordingly.
• Hotel rate is based on twin share at all hotels. The price for a triple share room is the same as twin share (a roll-away bed will be added to a twin room to form a triple room throughout hotels in China). 
• The Price is based on 2 passengers minimum arriving/departing on the dates listed in each program.
• We group individual  passengers who sign up for this program. A local guide is provided in each city and an English-speaking escort travels with the group on the train.
• Passengers may come from different countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada & America. Group size varies from 6 to 20 passengers. 
• Our rates have included the domestic airport tax and airline fuel surcharges. The fuel surcharge is subject to change without prior notice and we reserve the right to adjust this as required. 
• Each departure will be closed 30 days prior to departure date.
• There are no further discounts for children under 12 years of age.
• Hotels and flights listed in our programs are subject to change due to un-foreseen reasons and we reserve the right to use other similar hotels and flights.