Yunnan and Tibet Tours
Located in the west of China, Tibet Autonomous Region is a holy place for most travelers. Tibet is close to Yunnan province, and it's called the roof of the world with grand mountains, peaceful villages, zigzag roads, and snow-capped mountains. Every year, numerous travelers rush to Tibet after touring Yunnan in order to explore the Tibetan mysterious culture and beautiful landscape.
Here We have designed some tours to incorporate Yunnan and Tibet, as below. They are all flexible and ready to be customized to meet your interests, schedule and budget.
Travel Tips: It’s inaccessible for travelers to travel to Tibet from Yunnan by road or by train at present. Thus, there are two options for travelers. The one is to take flights to Tibet from Kunming, Lijiang, or Shangri-La. The other is to take flights to Xining from Yunnan, then transfer a Tibet train from Xining to Lhasa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get to Tibet from Yunnan?
You can take a direct flight from Kunming, Lijiang, and Shangri-La in Yunnan to Lhasa in Tibet. Currently, there is no train from Yunnan to Tibet. If you want to experience the world's highest railway - Qinghai Tibet Railway, you can fly to Xining and then take the train to Lhasa.
How to Get Tibet Travel Permit in Yunnan?
You can’t apply for the Tibet Permit in Yunnan but through a Tibet travel agency. If you choose Great Tibet Tour, we can help you get your Tibet Permit before you board the plane or train to Tibet. Usually, it takes 6 to 12 working days to apply for the permit, and about 3 days to deliver it from Tibet to Yunnan by express. So, after booking your Tibet tours, please send the photocopy of your passport and Chinese visa at least 20 days before your departure. If you have some special requirements, we can handle the urgent permit for you.
What’s the airfare from Yunnan to Tibet?
Generally, a flight ticket from Yunnan to Tibet costs about 1000 CNY or 150 USD. But this airfare is only for your reference; you can check the real-time airfare online.
How far is the airport from the city?
When you fly from Yunnan to Tibet, you will land at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport. The Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is located 68 kilometers southwest of Lhasa. It is less than a 1-hour drive on an expressway from the airport to Lhasa downtown.
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