Tibet Tours from Xining
Taking a train from Xining to Lhasa is a popular choice for travelers who want to have an overland trip to Tibet. We suggest you fly to Xining and enjoy your Xining Tibet Tours by train. It will be of great benefit to you to take a look at the fantastic landscapes along the railway and overcome altitude sickness as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Xining?
Located in the northwest of China, Xining is a hot tourist destination for travelers who plan to have a China Tibet Tour. Weather plays an important role for most travelers. The temperature in summer is not high, but the winter is too cold. The temperature varies differently from the day and night. To protect your skin from being sunburned in the daytime, you'd better take your sunglasses, hat, long sleeve clothes, suncream, and so on when traveling to this high altitude place.
The best time for tourists to head to Xining is from May to September. Not only can you enjoy the unique plateau scenery, but also you can enjoy the grand festivals during this period.
How to get to Xining?
There are three main ways for tourists to get to Xining, taking a train, taking a flight or taking a bus.
Taking a train to Xining: Due to the construction of Qinghai Tibet Railway, Xining has become the major gateway for tourists who want to travel from Xining to Tibet. The railway connects many major Chinese cities with Xining together, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Qingdao. You can take a train to Xining in these cities.
Taking a flight to Xining: if you want to take a flight to Xining, you need to arrive in the following Chinese cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dunhuang, Golmud, and Urumqi.
Taking a bus to Xining: buses are available to the public in some major cities or towns such as Golmud, Dunhuang, Lanzhou, etc. You should have a better understanding of the local condition before taking this away.
What are the top things to do in Xining?
The reason why Xining is so attractive is that the natural scenery in Xining is charming and unique.
There are some popular scenic spots which are worthy of being recommended to you: Qinghai Lake, Dongguan Mosque, Taer Monastery, Bird Island, Sun & Moon Mountain, Gold, and Silver Grassland, Chaka Salt Lake, etc.
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