Let’s go to Tibet the cool way…by TRAIN! Check out the incredible scenery while traveling on the world’s highest railway. Visit the highlights of Tibet, including the glorious Potala Palace in Lhasa, breathtaking lakes, amazing monasteries, vast grasslands, a Tibetan children’s art school, glaciers, and much, much more!!!
Shanghai
Our sleeper train departs from Shanghai to Lhasa (Train departure time: 18:33)
Check out the spectacular scenery as we make our way across China through mountain ranges, rivers, lakes, grasslands, and the desolate Gobi desert
Pick up at the train station in Lhasa and transfer to our hotel
The rest of the day is free for us to adapt to the altitude (altitude 3,650m)
Overnight in Lhasa
Visit the splendid Potala Palace, built in the 7th century and once was home to the highest spiritual leaders in Tibet
Check out the Jokhang Temple’s magnificent architecture – the spiritual center of Tibet
Stroll the streets of the Barkhor bazaar, the traditional market in the ancient section of Lhasa, and check out various Tibetan and other minorities’ hand crafts
Overnight in Lhasa
Check out Tashilhunpo Monastery, which was Built in 1447. Here, we may have the chance to chat with the monks
Overnight in Shigatse, the highest city in the world
Visit the spectacular Yamdrok Lake
Drive over to the magnificent Mt. Gangbala glacier
Head back to Lhasa while we enjoy spectacular views
Overnight in Lhasa
Transfer to the airport