"Happy Tibet" Special Train Departures Every Four Days

Last month, several travel agencies in Qingdao push forward the "Happy Tibet" special train jointly. The special train launched its first trip on May 29th and would be opened to public till the end of September. It would departure from Qingdao every four days.

It is reported that there are escort-service guides on the train and they will provide help for tourists on the train. There are only 60 seats for tourist in Shandong Province. But it is really a good chance for tourists in this region since you could enter into Tibet by train directly and don't have to transfer via other domestic cities, such as Chongqing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Beijing or Guangzhou.

The operation of the "Happy Tibet" special train was greatly due to the great support of Tibet Government, Tibet Railway Bureau and Tibet Tourism Bureau. They arranged professional Tibet tour operator based in Lhasa to receive the tourists enter into Tibet by the special train. It is reported that the period between June and September is the peak season of Tibet tour and there is a large number of tourists would like to travel to Tibet in summer.

The oxygen supply on the "Happy Tibet" special train is available. Tourists planning to travel to Tibet in summer from Qingdao don't have to be over worried about the altitude sickness on the train. This train would lead you to appreciate the picturesque natural landscapes along Qinghai-Tibet Railway. It must be the most impressive train journey in your lifetime.

Tourists travel to Tibet in summer could visit some of the most noted cultural and natural spots in Tibet, such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Sera Monastery in Lhasa City, Palkhor Monastery and Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Kadinggou Waterfall and Baksumtso in Nyongchi Prefecture, as well as the famous Namtso Lake in Nagqu Prefecture and the holy mountain – Mt. Kailash in Ngari Prefecture.