Tibet Tour from Xining by Train

Xining is praised as one of the most ideal transit cities of Tibet tour for foreign tourists. Qinghai Province borders on Tibet Autonomous Region and Xining is pretty closer to Lhasa. Hence, a large number of overseas tourists would like to make a Tibet tour from Xining by train.

Tibet Tour from Xining by Train – Transportation Network of Xining

Xining is the capital city of Qinghai Province. There are 8 highways connected Xining with other cities, including an expressway through which one could arrive in Lanzhou of Gansu Province in three hours.

Xining is located at the east of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau with an altitude of 2275 meters. It is the best place for tourists to adjust themselves to the plateau environment before enter into Tibet. There are some famous natural and cultural scenic spots in Xining, both the Qinghai Lake and Taer Monastery worth your visiting.

Tibet Tour from Xining by Train – Notes

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.

The highest point of Qinghai-Tibetan Railway – Tanggula Station, with an altitude of 5072 meters will also leave you deep impression. Then the gorgeous natural landscapes of mountains, lakes and grasslands will rush into your eyes after the train enters into Nagqu Prefecture of Tibet.

Make a Tibet tour from Xining by train leave enough time for tourists to adjust their body condition to the plateau environment. Besides, enter into Tibet from Xining by train is a much economical way compared to enter into Tibet by air from Xining.

Tibet tour preparations should be completed in Xining. Necessities and some commonly used medicines should be bought in Xining in case of need during the journey.