China and Tibet Tours

At present, there are two main ways for travelers to get to Tibet from China, taking a flight or taking a train.

Before the construction of the Qinghai Tibet Railway, international travelers mainly can access Tibet from mainland China by air as taking a flight to Tibet is the fastest way. Tourists can fly to Tibet from some major Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chongqing, Chengdu Guangzhou and Hongkong.

After the opening of the Qinghai Tibet Railway, a great number of travelers get the chance to enter Tibet by train. Although the duration time of the train is long(usually 22 to 50 hours according to your departure city), the scenery along the railway is amazing. And it is the best way to adapt to the high altitude sickness for first-time visitors. Tourists can book Tibet train tickets from the following cities, namely Xi’an, Shanghai, Xining, Chengdu, Beijing, Lanzhou, Guangzhou, and Chongqing. You’d better book it in advance, especially in the peak tourism season.