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Here, we show you some practical travel tips to help you plan better before you go and deal with emergencies or unpredictable situations on your trip. If you choose us, we will do our best to provide you with first-class service and sincere travel tips and suggestions.

The plane flies over the Himalayas
Kathmandu-Paro flight Route is special as it passes through the Himalayas. Drukair runs daily flights at around USD233, with a duration of 1hr 20 min.
Complete guide to reaching Lhasa by flight, train, or overland from China and Nepal. Compare travel times, routes, and scenic options for your Tibet trip.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Dubar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the old Bhaktapur Kingdom. It's also one of three Durbar Squares of Kathmandu Valley.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square is the largest palace square in Nepal, listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique buildings and splendid sculptures.
Here's an introduction to the people of Tibet from their lifestyle, history, food, language, traditions, architecture, religion, entertainment and more.

Tibetan People

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Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features stunning temples, royal palaces, and masterful Newar craftsmanship.
Explore Lhasa’s palaces, monasteries, local life, hikes, cuisine, and crafts—a first-time visitor’s guide to Tibet’s “Holy City.”
Rongbuk Monastery
Located in the Shigatse, to the north slope of Mt. Everest, Rongbuk Monastery is the highest monastery in the world, at 5,154m.

Rongbuk Monastery

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Complete Kailash Yatra guide for NRI & OCI pilgrims: permits, routes, food, accommodation, and tips for a safe, spiritual journey to Kailash & Manasarovar.
The world's highest railway station is on the Qinghai Tibet Railway.
Lhasa to Xining train passes through Nagqu, Amdo, Golmud, and finally to Xining. You can check the train schedule and the scenery along the way.

Lhasa to Xining Train

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Lanzhou to Lhasa train takes around 23 hours and covers a distance of 2,188 km. There are 4 to 5 trains heading to Tibet each day from Lanzhou.
Guangzhou to Lhasa Train Z264 takes 53 hours and 28 minutes and covers a distance of 4,980 km. The train journey is definitely worth taking your time.
Beijing to Lhasa train
Beijing to Lhasa train (Z21) departs daily at 19:22 and arrives at 11:42 on the third day. It covers 3,757 kilometers and takes 40 hours and 20 minutes.
Xining to Lhasa Train
Xining to Lhasa train is the shortest train journey to Tibet, covering 1,972 km and taking 21 hrs. You can view the amazing scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

Xining to Lhasa Train

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Shanghai to Lhasa train map
Shanghai to Lhasa train (Z164) takes around 44 hours and 57 minutes. It's regarded as the most beautiful train route to Tibet.
Lhasa Railway Station
Lhasa to Shigatse train is an extension of the Qinghai-Tibet railway. It takes about 2.5 hours for 253 kilometers and provides beautiful natural views.
Lhasa to Nyingchi train guide with route overview, schedules, ticket prices, travel time, and scenic highlights along Tibet's most beautiful railway.
Lhasa to Chengdu train
Chengdu to Lhasa train Z322 takes about 34hr 30min and departs every other day. Although it's a long journey, the charming scenery makes your time worth it.
Plateau scenery
Chongqing to Lhasa train Z223 departs every other day. The whole distance is about 3,269 kilometers and it takes about 33 hours and 48 minutes.
See the distributions of major tourist attractions.
Check the detailed Lhasa travel maps including where is Lhasa, Lhasa tourist Map, Lhasa transportation map and more.

Lhasa Map

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