Notes of Tibet Tour from Xining

A large quantity of overseas tourists would like to make a Tibet tour from Xining so as to adjust their body condition to the plateau environment before enter into Tibet. Xining City has an average altitude of 2261 meters. It is a good choice to stay in Xining for one or two days before you enter into Tibet. Tourists could adapt to the plateau environment gradually. This will help you to minimize your altitude sickness. The following are the notes of Tibet tour from Xining:

Notes of Tibet Tour from Xining – Air or Train

Xining has an excellent transportation network. There are direct trains and flights between Xining and some of the big cities in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Chongqing.

By Air

There are more than 20 domestic flights between Xining and some of the important cities in China, such as Beijing, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chongqing and Chengdu. Overseas tourists planning a Tibet tour from Xining could fly to other cities in China first and then tour to Xining by air. The direct flight between Xining and Lhasa is also available. It takes about five hours to fly to Tibet from Xining.

Make a Tibet tour from Xining by air would decrease the travel fatigue and leave more time to enjoy the natural landscapes or experience the culture of Tibet. Tour to Tibet by air would be an intelligent arrangement for the limited holiday. It is really wonderful to take a bird-view of the plateau landscape which would stay in your memory for a lifetime.

By Train

It takes about 20 hours to tour to Tibet from Xining by train. The train will take you across the Hoh Xil, the famous natural reserve of Tibetan antelope. You could also appreciate the natural landscape of Tuotuo River – the source of Yangtze River. Make a Tibet tour from Xining by train is an economical way. Tourists could enjoy the wonderful natural landscapes along Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Besides, make a Tibet tour from Xining by train offers tourists enough time to adapt to the plateau environment and minimize the altitude sickness.

Notes of Tibet Tour from Xining - Preparations

Daily necessities and common used medicines should be prepared in case of need during the journey. Take care of your health and bring suitable clothes with you. Besides, Xining has a relatively dry air compared to that in southern parts of China. Tourists here should drink enough water and adjust the body to the best condition before the real Tibet tour.

Required permits, such as Tibet Travel Permit should be prepared before enter into Tibet from Xining. Tibet Tour will help you to deal with all the matters about the permits. Accurate information should be provided.