7-Day Tibet Tour by Train from Xining

Experience the Roof-of-the-World Railway

The Qinghai-Tibet Railway, highest and longest plateau railway in the world, took China 30 years to finish. It was a \”mission impossible\” and is a testament to the wisdom and hard work of the engineers and workers.

Take the \”roof-of-the-world railway\” to enjoy incredible scenery in virtually uninhabited parts of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and explore mysterious Tibet with this 7-day Tibet tour.

Xining to Lhasa Tour Map

Tour \’Wow\’ Points

Enjoy the Plateau Scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway

Take an overnight train to witness the unique plateau landscape including great snow-topped mountain ranges, peaceful rivers, vast meadows, and running animals on the Hoh Xil (\’Blue Ridge\’) no-man\’s land.

Appreciate the Hand-Made Butter Flower Buddhist Offerings

Visit one of the top six monasteries of the most-dominant Gelug (Yellow Hat) Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, which is outside Tibet in Xining. Admire its three treasures: murals, butter sculptures, and embroideries.

Pilgrimage to the Palace That\’s \’Closest to Heaven\’

Immerse yourself in the exquisite chambers on the Potala Palace. Discover the secrets of building this amazing palace.

Walk a Local Tibetan Kora (Religious Circuit) on Barkhor Street

Feel the piety of local Tibetans as you see them worship with their whole body touching the ground. Explore a local market to experience Tibetan daily life and sit in a peaceful nunnery for a cup of sweet tea that\’s loved by locals.

Enjoy a Picnic on the Bank of the Holy Lake

Pilgrimage to the Lake Yamdrok and enjoy a picnic on the lake bank.