Q&A of Beijing to Tibet Train Tour

As an experienced Tibet tour operator, Tibet Tour would like to provide answers of some frequently asked questions for tourists planning to join the Beijing to Tibet train tour. Information related to what need to be prepared and what should be pay special attention to, as well as some other useful information related to this trip would be included.

Q&A of Beijing to Tibet Train Tour – What need to be Prepared

Tourists planning to choose the Beijing to Tibet train tour are highly advised to make a good preparation before boarding on the train to Lhasa. Some solid food should be prepared in case of need. Though there is a dinning cabin on the train and some simple Chinese food are available, but these food might not be able to meet the taste of the overseas tourists. Fresh fruits, such as banana and apple, would provide you necessary vitamins.

Tourists planning to do some trekking or adventure activities in the Beijing to Tibet train tour should make a good preparation for the outdoor activities. Sleeping bags, portable shoes and clothes, sun glasses and sun-blocking cream should be prepared. Tourists don't need to prepare a tent since the tent renting service is available in Lhasa and Tibet Tour will help you to deal with related matters. Some commonly used medicines and medicines which could help you to prevent the possible altitude sickness should also be prepared for the high altitude on Tibet Plateau.

Q&A of Beijing to Tibet Train Tour – What need to be Pay Special Attention

Tourists planning to start the Tibet tour from Beijing should pay special attention to a lot of things so as to ensure a pleasant trip. The oxygen supply between Golmud and Lhasa is available and smoking is banned in this section. The notice and brief introduction of the landscapes along Qinghai-Tibet Railway would be broadcasted in Tibetan, Chinese and English.

There is a series of traditions and taboos in Tibet. Tourists join the Beijing to Tibet train tour are highly advised to collect some information about the traditions and taboos before enter into Tibet. Tourists should do as Tibetans do when you are in Tibet, especially in the monasteries and on the important religious ceremonies. Most of the Tibetans believe in Tibetan Buddhism and some of the animals and religious instruments are highly respected by them.