Chengdu and Tibet Tours

When you hear the word "Chengdu", the first thought should be an adorable giant panda and delicious hot pot. Since ancient times, it has been known as the "land of abundance". Here, you can enjoy a history of over 3,000 years, visit rich natural resources and historic sites, like the Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei, and savor tasty Sichuan Cuisine.

What's more, Chengdu is considered the most important and nearest gate of Tibet. If you choose to travel to Tibet from Chengdu, there are many flights to choose from. Every day from Chengdu, there are more than 10 flights to Lhasa, 5 flights to Nyingchi, and 3 flights to Chamdo. Also, you also can take the Chengdu-Lhasa train (Z322) for around 34 hours to enjoy the amazing scenery along with Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Meanwhile, you can adapt to the plateau climate and alleviate the possible altitude sickness.

Here We have designed some tours to incorporate Chengdu and Tibet, as below. They are all flexible and ready to be customized to meet your interests, schedule and budget.

Most Popular Chengdu to Tibet Tours

Chengdu-Lhasa

6 Days Chengdu Lhasa Train Tour

Explore Lhasa on a railway adventure from Chengdu. Enjoy the plateau landscape and get acquainted with Buddhist culture.

USD785

Chengdu-Xining-Lhasa

9 Days Chengdu Xining Lhasa Train Tour

Get close to Giant pandas. Hop on the Sky Train from Xining to enjoy alpine scenery. Explore Tibetan Buddhism in Lhasa.

Gate of Litang, the must-pass way of G318.

Chengdu – Kangding - Bomi – Nyingtri - Lhasa

12 Days Sichuan Tibet Hwy Tour

The classic overland trip from Chengdu covers the essence of the G318. Also discover Lhasa’s landmarks and lifestyle.

Tourists are obsessed with a lovely panda.

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13 Days Chengdu Tibet Nepal Overland Tour by Train

This epic journey starts from Chengdu, through the lofty Tibetan Plateau, across magnificent Himalayans to exotic Nepal.

Chengdu-Leshan-Emei-Chengdu-Lhasa-Shigatse-Lhasa

11 Days Chengdu & Tibet Train Tour

Discover the highlights of Chengdu, Leshan and Emei. Take a Tibet train and have a cultural tour from Lhasa to Shigatse.

Chengdu - Lhasa

6 Days Chengdu Lhasa Essential Tour

Meet cute pandas and tempting delicacies in Chengdu and visit the land of spiritual awakening - Lhasa.

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13 Days Beijing Chengdu Tibet Train Tour

Visit Beijing's essences as well as the highlights of Chengdu and Lhasa to discover the culture and traditional beauty.

Chengdu-Lhasa-Shigatse-EBC-Gyirong-Kathmandu

13 Days Chengdu Tibet Nepal Overland Tour by Flight

See lovely pandas then get to Kathmandu from Lhasa by land. Explore spectacular scenery, Buddhism and mysterious charm.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get to Tibet from Chengdu?

Option 1: Chengdu to Lhasa by Train

Taking the Chengdu-Lhasa Train is a popular way to get to Tibet. The distance from Chengdu to Lhasa is 3070 kilometers, and this train journey gets across five provinces. The total duration is about 36hrs 18mins. It will take you to travel from Sichuan Basin to the Roof of the World-- Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Option 2: Chengdu to Lhasa by Air

There are more than 14 direct flights from Chengdu to Lhasa every day in the peak travel season. Even in the low season, tourists still can choose among more than ten flights to Tibet. The one-way duration is about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Tibet Airlines, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines all offer flights to Tibet from Chengdu. You can check detailed information and book a flight that suits your schedule. Due to the significant change of altitude in a short time, you are recommended to have a good rest after arriving in Lhasa. Remember to drink lots of water and avoid strenuous exercises.

Option 3: Fly to Xining and then Take a Train to Lhasa

For tourists who want to travel to Qinghai Lake or can’t get a train ticket from Chengdu to Lhasa in the peak travel season, alternatively, you may fly to Xining first then board a train to Lhasa. Therefore, you will not only save time but also view the most charming section of Qinghai-Tibet railway like snow-capped mountains, nomad tents, holy lakes, etc.

How to plan my Chengdu and Tibet Tour?

You will spend about two days to visit the famous attractions in Chengdu, such as Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Leshan Giant Buddha, Wenshu Temple, or Jinli Street. Then, board a flight or a train to Lhasa for exploring a different culture and tradition. As the local Tibet Travel Agency based in Lhasa, we are capable of arranging your Chengdu Tibet Tour well. Please feel free to contact us if you have any plans or ideas in mind.

When is the best time to visit Chengdu and Tibet?

The best time to visit Chengdu is from March to June and September to November. The reason why not mention July and August is that the weather during those periods is heat and damp. Generally speaking, the climate in Chengdu is mild with an average temperature of 16 degrees centigrade all year round. Even the winter temperature in Chengdu is higher than that in Beijing and Xi'an.

The best time to visit Tibet is from April to October, during which you can have a trekking tour, Mt. Kailash Kora, or sightseeing of Lake Namtso. In winter, snow will block the roads to Mt. Kailash and Lake Namtso, so it's not applicable to go to these destinations. However, you still have lots of choices. You may travel to Lhasa, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp, and most of the monasteries in Tibet. And Tibet is not as cold as you might think, due to the strong sunshine in the daytime. Moreover, you can enjoy the low season price during the wintertime for vehicle, accommodation, entrance fee, as well as flight fare.