Guangzhou and Tibet Tours
After your marvelous exploration in Guangzhou, you can transmit to Tibet by plane or by train. The Guangzhou-Lhasa Train(Z264) departs every day. The whole train journey takes around 53 hours and covers a distance of 4980 kilometers. Domestic flights are always available at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, and the journey takes about 6 hours with a stopover.
In Tibet, you will never miss the must-see sites in Lhasa. The tour will take you to the great Potala Palace, the sacred Jokhang Temple, the busy Barkhor Street, and the beautiful Sera Monastery. To extend your trip to remote areas, you can also witness the highest peak in the world - Mount Everest, and have a kora around the holiest mountain of both Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism - Mount Kailash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any train to Tibet from Guangzhou?
Yes, there is a direct train Z264 to Tibet from Guangzhou every day, which departs from Guangzhou Railway Station at 11:45 and arrives at Lhasa Railway Station at 16:45 on the third day, in a total of about 53 hours. It covers a distance of 4980 kilometers. There are three kinds of train tickets, including hard seat, hard sleeper berth, and soft sleeper berth. Since you will stay two nights on the train, soft-sleeper is recommended for ensuring your comfortable train journey.
How about flying to Tibet from Guangzhou?
Flying to Tibet is the most convenient way, and it's the choice of most travelers, as taking a train to Tibet takes very long. One of the daily flights from Guangzhou to Tibet is with a stopover in Chongqing, run by China Southern Airlines. It departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 08:05 and arrives at Lhasa Gonngar Airport at 14:05. It takes you 6hrs to arrive at Gonggar Airport in Lhasa. You can also transfer flights in other mainland cities, such as Kunming, Xián, or Chengdu.
What’s the best time to visit Guangzhou and Tibet?
Guangzhou can be traveled all year round. And the best time to visit Guangzhou is in fall with balmy weather and the most comfortable temperature within the year. However, it mainly depends on your budget, personal interest, and your time schedule. If another time suits you better, you can also go there.
While the best time to visit Tibet is from May to October. During those months, the oxygen content is higher, the weather is warmer, the sun is bright, you can enjoy the most beautiful scenery in Tibet.
In summary, visiting Guangzhou and Tibet from May to October is recommended.
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