- Area
- 6.2 m²
- Bedding
- Four-person cabin
- Guests
- Up to 4
- Bathroom
- Shared
Series ·美丽天路号
[Beautiful Sky Road Express] Qinghai-Tibet Panoramic Tour 12 Days
[Beautiful Sky Road Express] Qinghai-Tibet Panoramic Tour 12 Days, departing from Xining, the only train of its kind in China, the sole high-end luxury customized tourist train to Tibet
- Dates
- 13
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- 3
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- Area
- 12 m²
- Guests
- Up to 2
- Bathroom
- Shared
- Berths
- 2
OVERVIEW
A considered rail journey
The Beautiful Sky Road Express 12-day Qinghai-Tibet loop route starts and ends in Xining, taking an oxygen-equipped special train to connect the core landscapes of Qinghai and Tibet: Qarhan Salt Lake, Tanggula Mountains, Co Nag Lake, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Basum Lake, Lulang Forest Sea, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Yumbulagang, and more.The itinerary's altitude rises gradually, with a low-altitude buffer arranged in Nyingchi, overnight connections on the special train, daytime sightseeing, onboard medical staff, guides, and special meals and accommodation, balancing comfort and safety, with no backtracking throughout the journey.
ITINERARY
12-day itinerary
Various locations → Xining/Lanzhou — Direction of Golmud
Pick up at the airport or train station in Xining/Lanzhou, gather and rest; board the "Beautiful Sky Road Express" special train at about 21:00, departing for Golmud.
Accommodation: Beautiful Sky Road Express
Day01Various locations → Xining/Lanzhou — Direction of Golmud
Pick up at the airport or train station in Xining/Lanzhou, gather and rest; board the "Beautiful Sky Road Express" special train at about 21:00, departing for Golmud.
Accommodation: Beautiful Sky Road Express
Golmud—Qarhan Salt Lake—General's Tower—Golmud
Visit Qarhan Salt Lake and check in at the salt lake, the Ten-Thousand-Zhang Salt Bridge, and other sites; in the afternoon, visit the General's Tower and the historical memorial exhibits on the Qinghai–Tibet Highway, then return to downtown Golmud.
Accommodation: Golmud
Day02Golmud—Qarhan Salt Lake—General's Tower—Golmud
Visit Qarhan Salt Lake and check in at the salt lake, the Ten-Thousand-Zhang Salt Bridge, and other sites; in the afternoon, visit the General's Tower and the historical memorial exhibits on the Qinghai–Tibet Highway, then return to downtown Golmud.
Accommodation: Golmud
Golmud—Beautiful Sky Road Express Full-Day Sightseeing—Tanggula Mountains—Cuona Lake—Lhasa
Travel by dedicated train through the finest section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, with sightseeing all day; cross the Tanggula Pass, pass by Cuona Lake, and arrive in Lhasa in the evening, where you will be met at the station with a khata welcome and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Lhasa
Day03Golmud—Beautiful Sky Road Express Full-Day Sightseeing—Tanggula Mountains—Cuona Lake—Lhasa
Travel by dedicated train through the finest section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, with sightseeing all day; cross the Tanggula Pass, pass by Cuona Lake, and arrive in Lhasa in the evening, where you will be met at the station with a khata welcome and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Lhasa
Lhasa—Potala Palace—Chakpori Hill Viewing Platform—Tibet Museum—Lhasa
Visit the Potala Palace; go to the Chakpori Hill Viewing Platform to photograph a panoramic view of the Potala Palace; visit the Tibet Museum.
Accommodation: Lhasa
Day04Lhasa—Potala Palace—Chakpori Hill Viewing Platform—Tibet Museum—Lhasa
Visit the Potala Palace; go to the Chakpori Hill Viewing Platform to photograph a panoramic view of the Potala Palace; visit the Tibet Museum.
Accommodation: Lhasa
Lhasa—Jokhang Temple—Barkhor Street Citywalk—Afternoon Tea—"Princess Wencheng" Performance—Train
Visit the Jokhang Temple, stroll along Barkhor Street, and experience Tibetan-style afternoon tea; in the evening, watch the live-action performance "Princess Wencheng," then take the train to the next leg of the journey.
Accommodation: Beautiful Sky Road Express
Day05Lhasa—Jokhang Temple—Barkhor Street Citywalk—Afternoon Tea—"Princess Wencheng" Performance—Train
Visit the Jokhang Temple, stroll along Barkhor Street, and experience Tibetan-style afternoon tea; in the evening, watch the live-action performance "Princess Wencheng," then take the train to the next leg of the journey.
Accommodation: Beautiful Sky Road Express
Nyingchi Train Station Pickup—Basum Tso—Afternoon Tea at Snow Mountain Camp—Katigou—Nyingchi
After the special train arrives in Nyingchi, visit Basum Tso; at the Snow Mountain Camp, experience afternoon tea, churning butter tea, making tsampa, and more; afterward, visit Katigou to see the Tianfo Waterfall, then head to Nyingchi.
Accommodation: Nyingchi
Day06Nyingchi Train Station Pickup—Basum Tso—Afternoon Tea at Snow Mountain Camp—Katigou—Nyingchi
After the special train arrives in Nyingchi, visit Basum Tso; at the Snow Mountain Camp, experience afternoon tea, churning butter tea, making tsampa, and more; afterward, visit Katigou to see the Tianfo Waterfall, then head to Nyingchi.
Accommodation: Nyingchi
Nyingchi—Segyi La Pass—Lulang Forest—Lulang Town—Nyingchi—Train
Cross Segyi La Pass and gaze at Namcha Barwa from afar; visit Lulang Forest and Lulang Town; return to Nyingchi in the evening, then board the special train at night heading toward Shigatse.
Accommodation: Beautiful Sky Road Express
Day07Nyingchi—Segyi La Pass—Lulang Forest—Lulang Town—Nyingchi—Train
Cross Segyi La Pass and gaze at Namcha Barwa from afar; visit Lulang Forest and Lulang Town; return to Nyingchi in the evening, then board the special train at night heading toward Shigatse.
Accommodation: Beautiful Sky Road Express
Shigatse Station—Tashilhunpo Monastery—New Panchen Palace or Shigatse Museum—Train
The special train arrives in Shigatse, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery; in the afternoon, choose one of two options: the New Panchen Palace or the Shigatse Museum; in the evening, take the special train toward Shannan.
Accommodation: Beautiful Sky Road Express
Day08Shigatse Station—Tashilhunpo Monastery—New Panchen Palace or Shigatse Museum—Train
The special train arrives in Shigatse, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery; in the afternoon, choose one of two options: the New Panchen Palace or the Shigatse Museum; in the evening, take the special train toward Shannan.
Accommodation: Beautiful Sky Road Express
Shannan Railway Pickup — Samye Monastery — Yamdrok Lake — Shannan Tibetan Opera — Shannan City
After being picked up at the Shannan railway station, head to Samye Monastery for a visit; in the afternoon, tour Yamdrok Lake; in the evening, go to the First Village of Tibetan Railway to watch the intangible cultural heritage Tibetan opera, and take part in activities such as a bonfire Guozhuang dance.
Accommodation: Shannan
Day09Shannan Railway Pickup — Samye Monastery — Yamdrok Lake — Shannan Tibetan Opera — Shannan City
After being picked up at the Shannan railway station, head to Samye Monastery for a visit; in the afternoon, tour Yamdrok Lake; in the evening, go to the First Village of Tibetan Railway to watch the intangible cultural heritage Tibetan opera, and take part in activities such as a bonfire Guozhuang dance.
Accommodation: Shannan
Shannan—Yumbulagang—Lhasa Urban Area—Free Time—Lhasa
Visit Yumbulagang in the morning; afterward, drive to the Lhasa urban area and enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Lhasa
Day10Shannan—Yumbulagang—Lhasa Urban Area—Free Time—Lhasa
Visit Yumbulagang in the morning; afterward, drive to the Lhasa urban area and enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Lhasa
Beautiful Sky Road Express — Daytime Running (Qinghai-Tibet Line Scenery)
Spend the whole day traveling by daytime on the dedicated train, enjoying the scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, such as the Qiangtang Grassland, snow-capped mountains and glaciers, Cuona Lake, and the wildlife along the way.
Accommodation: Beautiful Sky Road Express
Day11Beautiful Sky Road Express — Daytime Running (Qinghai-Tibet Line Scenery)
Spend the whole day traveling by daytime on the dedicated train, enjoying the scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, such as the Qiangtang Grassland, snow-capped mountains and glaciers, Cuona Lake, and the wildlife along the way.
Accommodation: Beautiful Sky Road Express
Train Arrives in Xining — Tour Group Disbands
The special train arrives at Xining Station, marking the end of the itinerary. Airport and station transfers will be arranged according to flight/train schedules, and the tour group will disband.
Day12Train Arrives in Xining — Tour Group Disbands
The special train arrives at Xining Station, marking the end of the itinerary. Airport and station transfers will be arranged according to flight/train schedules, and the tour group will disband.
Travel information
Included
1. Transportation: Seats in independent sleeping compartments and use of supporting facilities on the Beautiful Sky Road Express tourist train throughout the journey; airport and station pickup services in Xining/Lanzhou throughout the journey; ground vehicles guarantee one seat per person, ordinary vehicles in Golmud + 2+1 business buses in Tibet when there are 10 or more people. 2. Train accommodation: The 5 nights of train accommodation listed in the itinerary are subject to the actual booked compartment. 3. Ground accommodation: 5-diamond hotels in Tibet as rated by the local online platform, including breakfast. 4. Meals: All breakfasts and main meals marked as included in the itinerary; land meals or train meals may be adjusted according to the final special train schedule; because train meals need to be ordered and prepared in advance before the train departs, and local meals during the tour are group table meals, meals included in the itinerary are non-refundable if not used. Thank you for your understanding! Train meal standard: 50/breakfast 5 breakfasts + 100/main meal 5 main meals; ground meal standard: 100/main meal × 13 main meals + 120/specialty meal. 4. Attraction tickets and experience items: First-gate admission tickets for all attractions throughout the journey, official reservation service fees; all specialty experience items and VIP channel privileges included throughout the journey. 5. Service personnel: Full set of train crew services on the special train, dedicated local high-altitude guides in Lhasa, and 24-hour onboard medical staff. 6. Insurance and gifts: Travel agency liability insurance; exclusive khata welcome ceremony at the Lhasa station, full-journey emergency support supplies, and pre-departure travel guidance.
Not included
1. Major transportation from the tourist's departure place to/from Xining/Lanzhou (air tickets, high-speed rail, train tickets, etc.); 2. Meals marked "please arrange on your own" in the itinerary, personal alcoholic drinks, beverages, and snack consumption; 3. Single room supplement incurred by solo travel and upgrade service fees; 4. Voluntary consumption items within scenic areas (battery carts, cruise boats, shopping, souvenirs, private photography, and other items not marked as included); 5. Personal private consumption: laundry, communications, entertainment, self-funded items, etc.; 6. Medical treatment, emergency rescue, return travel, and related additional expenses incurred due to personal health reasons; 7. Additional expenses and losses caused by force majeure factors such as weather, railway dispatching, road control, and policy changes.
Booking notes
1. This itinerary is a customized special train tourism product. The operation date, departure time, stopping stations, running duration, and running route of the Beautiful Sky Road Express are subject to the final passenger transport dispatch order of the railway department. 2. The planned itinerary is for reference only; in case of railway dispatching, line maintenance, extreme weather, road control, policy control, etc., the receiving party may reasonably adjust the sightseeing order, travel time, meal locations, and accommodation locations on the premise of not deleting core attractions and not lowering reception standards. 3. The sightseeing durations and driving times marked in the itinerary are estimated reference times, and the actual times are affected by road conditions, passenger flow, weather, security checks, speed limits, etc. 4. Items within scenic areas such as battery carts, sightseeing vehicles, and cruise boats that are not explicitly marked as "fees included" are all voluntary and at own expense. 5. As this is a group collective trip, meeting times must be observed; if sightseeing, transportation, or meals are missed due to personal lateness, loss of contact, or leaving the group without authorization, the losses shall be borne by the tourist, and fees already incurred are non-refundable. 6. Some monasteries and ancient architectural scenic areas prohibit photography; please do not use flash, follow the instructions of staff and guides, and respect local religious customs.
Cancellation policy
Vacancy loss: The special train is operated on a chartered basis. The organizing travel agency pays in advance for buyout sales, and once booked, the deposit cannot be refunded; this fee is not the full ticket price, so the travel agency has the right to use the berth. 15–29 days (inclusive) before the departure date, cancellation for personal reasons will be charged 60% of the contract amount; 1–14 days (inclusive) before the departure date, cancellation for personal reasons will be charged 80% of the contract amount; Cancellation for personal reasons on the departure day will be charged 100% of the contract amount; If canceled midway after departure, all tour fees are non-refundable.
CHONGQING HAIXIA INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AGENCY