Tibet Tour from Malaysia via Beijing

Beijing is the most one among all the entrance cities of Tibet tour. It is not only an ancient capital with long history and rich cultural relics but also a modern city with rich modern atmosphere. Tourists planning a Tibet tour from Malaysia via Beijing will have the chance to appreciate the charm of the great city before heading to Tibet. Tibet Tour is glad to provide some useful information for tourists making a Tibet tour from Malaysia via Beijing, including the transportation and the must-visit spots in Beijing.

Tibet Tour from Malaysia via Beijing – Transportation

As a world famous international metropolis, Beijing has an excellent transportation network. The direct international flight between Beijing and Kuala Lumpur has been opened. It takes about 6.5 hours to fly to Beijing from Kuala Lumper. The direct flight between Beijing and Lhasa is also available. Tourists planning a Tibet tour from Malaysia via Beijing only needs to take about 5 hours to get to Lhasa from Beijing.

Tourists making a Tibet tour from Malaysia could also enter into Tibet by train since the direct train between Beijing and Lhasa has been opened. The whole journey is 4064 kilometers, and tourists need to spend about 46 hours to get to Lhasa from Beijing by train. Tourists could enjoy the amazing natural landscapes along the railway.

Tibet Tour from Malaysia via Beijing – Must-visit Spots in Beijing

Noted as an ancient capital city, Beijing has a series of must-visit historical relics. Tourists making a Tibet tour from Malaysia via Beijing are highly advised to pay a visit to the Imperial Palace, which is also called Forbidden City. It acted as the imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasty which could be dated back to 1420. It is the largest and most well-preserved wooden structure architectural complex around the world. Tourists will have the chance to explore the history and culture of ancient China through the rich historical and cultural relics in the Imperial Palace Museum. Besides, tourists here could also enjoy various interesting exhibitions in different themes.

Great Wall has been one of the most famous landmarks of Beijing. The existing Great Wall could be dated back to Ming Dynasty (14th century). Great Wall is widely regarded as the symbol of China and was listed as the world culture heritage in 1987. There is a famous saying goes that one who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a hero. Tourists making a Tibet tour from Malaysia via Beijing are highly advised to make a short stay in Beijing and make a visit to the magnificent Great Wall.

Besides, there are also some modern sites in Beijing, such as the Bird Nest Stadium and the 798 Art Zone. Tourists could also make a visit to these modern sites to enjoy the charm of modern Beijing.