Xining might be the best choice for tourists interested in the amazing natural landscapes along Qinghai-Tibet Railway but don't want to stay too long on the train. It is the start point of Qinghai-Tibet Railway and is much closer to Lhasa compared to the other cities, such as Guangzhou, Beijing or Shanghai. Tibet Tour would like to provide information related to Tibet train tour package from Xining for tourists' reference.
Tourists planning to choose the Tibet train tour package from Xining are highly advised to take the 8-Day Lhasa-Shigatse-Mt. Everest Tour. It is the most popular one among the classic tours provided by Tibet Tour. In Lhasa, tourists could not only visit the most classic cultural and historical relics, such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Norbu Lingka, but also take a seat in the local style teahouse to experience the daily life and culture of local Tibetans.
In addition, tourists take the Tibet Train Tours from Xining could also enjoy the most spectacular natural scenery on Tibet Plateau – the water in Yamdrok Yumtso would present different colors under the sunshine in different hours in a day. Tourists would also have the chance to take a close look of Mt. Everest at Rongbuk Monastery – the highest monastery above the sea level which said to be the best place to appreciate the magnificent Mt. Everest.
N9801, the direct train between Xining and Lhasa would depart from Xining at 20:28 and arrive in Lhasa at 21:50 on the second day. The whole journey between Xining and Lhasa is 1972 kilometers and it takes about 25.5 hours to get to Lhasa from Xining by train. The following is the train schedule between Xining and Lhasa provided for tourists planning to choose a Tibet train tour package from Xining:
No.
|
Station
|
Day
|
Stop Time
|
Departure Time
|
Mileage
|
1
|
Xining
|
1st
|
Origin Station
|
20:28
|
0km
|
2
|
Delingha
|
2nd
|
02:50
|
02:56
|
521km
|
3
|
Golmud
|
2nd
|
07:13
|
07:33
|
830km
|
4
|
Tuotuo River
|
2nd
|
12:22
|
12:23
|
1239km
|
5
|
Anduo
|
2nd
|
15:50
|
16:01
|
1524km
|
6
|
Nagqu
|
2nd
|
17:33
|
17:39
|
1650km
|
7
|
Daxung
|
2nd
|
19:27
|
19:29
|
1808km
|
8
|
Lhasa
|
2nd
|
21:50
|
Terminal Station
|
1972km
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