7 Day Tibet Train Travel

Explore Tibetan Buddhism at its three most revered monasteries :Sera Monastery.

  • Explore Tibetan Buddhism at its three most revered monasteries :Sera Monastery.
  • Be overwhelmed by Potala Palace, a awe-inspiring maze of corridors and stairs leading through countless rooms of richly decorated statues, tombs, murals and antiques
  • Barkhor Street is a truly local Lhasa experience. Find a memory in the local shops.

7 Day Tibet Train Travel

From:
$884 / Per. Person
Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery, The Carpet Factory, Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka, Gandan Monastery, Visit Tibetan Family, Yomdrok Lake

Day 1

Place & Transport: Arrive in Lhasa, Flight not included

Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Lhasa)

Day 2

Place & Transport: Lhasa

Today's Activities: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Kechu Hotel

- Potala Palace: Built in the seventh century, Potala Palace was the former winter home of Dalai Lamas. Today it served as a huge museum that houses and exhibits precious materials and articles of the history, arts, religion and culture of Tibet.
- Jokhang Temple: Johkang Monastery is located in the center of Lhasa old city, near the bustling Barkhor Street. The monastery is the product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural techniques. It is the worshipping center in Lhasa, and many locals come here to pray regularly.
- Barkhor Street: It is the oldest street in Lhasa with colorful Tibetan features. Varieties of commodities are sold here and present to you all aspects of Tibetan life. You will also see pilgrims from different places of Tibet with praying wheels circling around the Jokhang Monastery.
- Kechu Hotel : The Kechu hotel and restaurant has a beautiful garden and provides Tibetan and Nepal food.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Lhasa

Today's Activities: Sera Monastery, The Carpet Factory, Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Lhasa Kitchen

- Sera Monastery: Sera Monastery is one of the three greatest monasteries in Tibet. It is grand in scale, with an area of 114,964 square meters. It is the venue where monks hold daily debates.
- The Carpet Factory: The highland of Tibet is the actual home of the oriental carpets. By visiting Carpet Factory you will have a general idea how carpets are produced.
- Drepung Monastery: Located 5 kilometers from Lhasa city center, Trepung Monastery is the largest monastery in Tibet. It was founded in 1416. Its white grand buildings makes a contrast under the sunlight against the black mountain at its back.
- Norbulingka: Built in 1755, Norbulingka served as the summer retreat for Dalai Lama. It covers an area of 360,000 square meters, and is made up of three main palaces. The garden has 370 rooms, with waterside pavilions, lakes, hills and grasslands dotted around them.
- Lhasa Kitchen: Lhasa Kitchen is near the Jokhang Temple. It is decorated by merging Tibetan style with Indian, Nepalese, Chinese and Italian architecture. It serves a variety of styles of food.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Lhasa

Today's Activities: Gandan Monastery

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Gandan Monastery: It was set up in the early 15th century. It is one of the three greatest monasteries in Tibet, alongside with Trepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Delicate murals and sculptures are notable in Ganden Monastery.

Day 5

Place & Transport: Lhasa

Today's Activities: Visit Tibetan Family, Yomdrok Lake

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Visit Tibetan Family : Drive out through the countryside around Lhasa to one of the remaining rural villages.Life is hard here, mainly crop and stock; they sell the produce in Lhasa, with greenhouses on mud walls to extend the growing period.But the families are warm and friendly,and delighted to welcome you to their home, which usually includes several generations,and offer butter tea and a brief glimpse into a basic and traditional existence.
- Yomdrok Lake: With a length of 72 kilometers, Yamdrok Lake is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. In Tibetan mythology, the lake is the transformation of goddess.

Day 6

Place & Transport: Lhasa to Overnight train, Train No. K918 Dep - Arr

Today's Activities: Hotel to Train station Transfer (Lhasa)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Place & Transport: Overnight train to Lanzhou

Your Group Size Tour Class

Low Season

(Nov.16 - Mar.31)

High Season

(Apr.01 - Nov.15)
1 Person Superior Class $1710 $2167
Deluxe Class $1608 $1984
Tourist Class $1517 $1588
2-5 Persons Superior Class $980 $1219
Deluxe Class $929 $1127
Tourist Class $884 $929
6-9 Persons Superior Class $814 $1096
Deluxe Class $763 $1004
Tourist Class $717 $806
City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Lhasa Xinding Hotel Xinding Hotel Shangbala Hotel Lhasa

* Prices are in US dollars per person. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Labor’s Day (Apr 29-May 3, 2012), China National Day Holiday (Sep 29-Oct 8, 2012), and Chinese Spring Festival (Jan 21-26, 2012).

* If only one person is traveling then the single room supplement is not required. If, for example, three people book a hotel, with two in one room and one in another room, the single room supplement must be paid.

Price Inclusions and Exclusions

Price Inclusions:

  • Entrance Fees:
    To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
  • Meals:
    All meals as specified in the itinerary.
    If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations.
  • Private Transfers:
    Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Lhasa, Lanzhou by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
  • Guide:
    As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.
  • Hotels:
    Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
    All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
  • Transportation:
    Lhasa To Lanzhou Transfer via: Train, K918 (Our arrangements)
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes:
  • Insurance
    The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
  • Luggage Transfers:
    Between airports/railway stations and hotels.
  • Arrangements:
    The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Exclusions:

  • International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
  • China Entry Visa Fees.
  • Excess Baggage Charges.
    Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm.
  • Personal Expenses:
    Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
  • Meals:
    Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
  • Single Room Supplement.
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