Tibet Budget Tour by Train – Qinghai-Tibet Railway and Train Tickets Booking

There is a large number of tourists would like to make a Tibet budget tour by train rather than making a Tibet tour by air after Qinghai-Tibet Railway was put into operation. Tourists choose to enter into Tibet by train not only for its budget price but also for the fascinate natural scenery along the railway.

Tibet Budget Tour by Train – Qinghai-Tibet Railway

Qinghai-Tibet Railway is noted as the highest railway above the sea level. It starts from Xining and ends at Lhasa via Golmud. The construction of Qinghai-Tibet Railway greatly promotes the development of Tibet tour since it is much more convenient for tourists to enter into and leave Tibet. The whole section between Xining and Lhasa stretches 1956 kilometers. Some of the tourists planning a Tibet budget tour by train would always like to take a short rest in Xining so as to get adapted to the higher altitude gradually before enter into Tibet.

Tourists making a Tibet budget tour by train would have the chance to appreciate the amazing natural scenery along Qinghai-Tibet Railway. The famous Golden Beach Prairie is about 120 kilometers away from Xining. It is an excellent plateau pasture closely next to the Qinghai Lake. The beautiful natural landscapes here made it one of the most famous natural scenic spots in Qinghai Province. The golden season of the Golden Beach Prairie is between July and September since the grass would be in their best state. The world famous Hoh Xil Natural Reserve is the third largest depopulated region in the world. The primitive ecology here is well-preserved. Tourists could even see running Tibetan antelopes through the window if you are lucky enough.

Tibet Budget Tour by Train – Train Tickets Booking

Tibet Tour would like to introduce some useful knowledge for tourists planning a Tibet budget tour by train and wondering the tickets booking matters. The direct trains to Lhasa are only available in Chongqing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou and Beijing. Tourists could fly to one of these cities first and then get on the train to Lhasa. It takes dozens of hours to get to Lhasa by train and tourists willing to enjoy the natural landscape along Qinghai-Tibet Railway but don't want to stay too long on the train could get on the train to Lhasa at XiAn or Xining.

As a professional Tibet tour operator, Tibet Tour is capable to provide train tickets booking service for tourists planning a Tibet budget tour by train. Scanned copy of your passport and visa are required while booking the train tickets. Please note that the supply of the train tickets to Lhasa are always in short supply in the peak seasons of Tibet tour, tourists planning a Tibet budget tour by train are highly advised to send us the necessary documents at least 15 days in advance of your departure date.