13 Days Shanghai Xining Tibet Train Tour to Lhasa & Mt. Everest

Nihao! Welcome to Shanghai, China’s most internationalized and vibrant city! Shanghai\'s long-term fusion of Eastern and Western cultures has contributed to Shanghai\'s unique culture. Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Shanghai, the tour guide and driver will meet and greet you at the

Today you will spend the whole day feeling the perfect blend of the West and East in this “Paris of the East” by visiting brilliant museums, traditional Chinese-style gardens, modern skyscrapers, and exotic architecture. First, head to Shanghai Museum for an awe-inspiring visit to view the finest co

This morning, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and escort you to a peaceful walk in the Jade Buddha Temple in bustling Shanghai, among the modern blocks and mansions. It is one of Shanghai\'s few active Buddhist temples with about 70 resident monks. In this Shanghai must-see attraction, yo

After breakfast, drive around 150 km (2.5 hours) to see Qinghai Lake from Xining via Huangyuan, Daotang Lake, Riyue Mountain, etc. En route, you won\'t feel bored. The picturesque landscape of vast grasslands dotted with Tibetan villages and herds of animals scattered throughout unfolds before your e

In the morning, we are going to visit Ta’er Monastery, one of the must-see religious sites in Xining. Located about 30km to the northeast of Xining City, Ta\'er Monastery, also known as Kumbum Monastery, is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelugpa sect (Yellow Hat) of Tibetan Buddhism in China

Altitude: 3650m Pull up a window seat to view Himalayan mountains, shimmering lakes, plains dotted with yaks and herders’ tents, and barren deserts, as you inch slowly up onto the high plateau. Keep your eyes peeled throughout the journey for antelope, foxes and wild asses, plus the occasional nomad

Altitude: 3650m Today, you and your group will explore Lhasa by visiting Jokhang Temple, a world cultural heritage site renowned for its brilliant architecture, culture, art, and history. After that, you will experience Tibetan Buddhism by witnessing the Monks\' Debating in Sera Monastery. Finally, y

Altitude: 3650m Today you will explore the world’s highest palace for its brilliant architectures, culture, and history, then visits to one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries in Tibet - the Drepung Monastery. In the morning, you can walk into Potala Palace (World Heritage),

Altitude: 3850m | Distance: 380km, about 7 hours’ drive On this day, drive about 8 to 9 hours (340km) from Lhasa to Shigatse, with a visit to two amazing natural landscapes - Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier - on the way. In the morning, after about 3 to 4 hours of driving (200km), make sure to have

Altitude: 3850m | Distance: 340km, about 7 hours’ drive After breakfast, drive about 6.5 hours (330km) to the peak of the world - Mount Everest, while stopping by the Rongbuk Monastery - the world’s highest altitude monastery, before spending the night at the Everest Base Camp (EBC). Departing from

Altitude: 3650m | Distance: 340km, about 7 hours’ drive Watching the sunrise over Mt. Everest is a popular activity, you can choose to wake up early in the morning and hike to a nearby vantage point to witness this breathtaking and unforgettable sight.The sunrise over Mt. Everest is not only a beaut

Altitude: 3650m | Distance: 340km, about 7 hours’ drive This morning, you will pay a visit to Tashilunpo Monastery. After that, take a train (about 2.5 hours) or take a vehicle (about 8 hours, 340km) back to Lhasa. Founded by His Holiness the 1st Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Gedun Drup in 1447, Tashilunpo Mon

Altitude: 3650m | Distance: 100km, about 1.5 hours’ drive It is time to end your 13-day Xining Tibet Train Tour from Shanghai. You will have some free time in Lhasa and explore more on your own till your guide escorts you to the airport/train station for your flight or high speed train to your next