8 Days Tibet Train Tour from Beijing | Beijing Xining Lhasa
Three parts for your 8 Days Beijing to Tibet Tour: Imperial Grandeur, Train Ride & The Roof of the World! Part 1: Begin your adventure in Beijing, China’s histo
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Tour Highlights
✓ Three parts for your 8 Days Beijing to Tibet Tour: Imperial Grandeur, Train Ride & The Roof of the World! Part 1: Begin your adventure in Beijing, China’s histo
✓ Walk the ancient ramparts of the Great Wall, explore the vast halls of the Forbidden City, and immerse yourself in imperial grandeur
✓ Part 2: The journey peaks as you board the Xining-Lhasa train, the quickest and most scenic rail link to Tibet
✓ Traverse the breathtaking Tibetan Plateau, witnessing untouched landscapes that define the Roof of the World
✓ Part 3: In Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet, the iconic Potala Palace and the ancient Tibetan Quarter await
✓ Experience the mystical atmosphere of the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor pilgrim circuit, where the scent of incense and the glow of butter lamps create an othe
Detailed Itinerary
D1 Lhasa Arrival
Welcome to the Roof of the World! Airport pickup. Rest and hydrate — acclimatization is essential at 3,650m. Gentle evening walk around Barkhor.
D2 Lhasa — Potala & Pilgrimage
Morning visit to the magnificent Potala Palace. Afternoon at Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Circuit — join Tibetan pilgrims spinning prayer wheels.
D3 Lhasa — Monastic Life
Visit Drepung Monastery in the morning, then Sera Monastery in the afternoon to watch the famous monk debates. Evening at a traditional Tibetan restaurant with yak butter tea.
D4 Lhasa to Shigatse
Drive to Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake (one of Tibet's three sacred lakes). Cross Karo La Pass (5,045m) with views of Nojin Kangtsang glacier. Visit Gyantse Pelkor Chode Monastery and Kumbum Stupa.
D5 Shigatse to Everest Base Camp
Drive to Rongbuk Monastery via Gawu La Pass (5,198m) — on clear days, see 5 of the world's highest peaks. Arrive at Everest Base Camp (north side) and watch sunset paint Everest pink.
D6 EBC to Shigatse
Dawn at Everest Base Camp — the best viewing time. Return to Shigatse. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama.
D7 Shigatse to Lhasa
Scenic drive back to Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River. Afternoon free for last-minute exploration and souvenir shopping.
D8 Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Lhasa Airport. Tashi Delek!
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included
- ✓ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- ✓ Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓ All transportation per itinerary
- ✓ Entrance fees to listed attractions
- ✓ Airport transfers on arrival and departure
❌ Excluded
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Personal expenses and tips
- ✗ Visa fees (if applicable)