Tibet Travel | Adventure | Sichuan Province China | Tibet Train

Experience adventure as you travel to Tibet, sometimes known as Shangri La or the Rooftop of the World. This sweeping terrain locked away in the Himalayas has been the subject of movies and books. Now you can travel to Tibet by train from Beijing with Pacific Holidays. You will enjoy the temples, palaces and sweeping mountain vistas of this country, as well as an excursion to Sichuan Province, China. Your Tibet travel includes a visit to the country's capital, Lhasa. Here you will visit the significant monasteries, parks and temples. Travel to Gyangtze, Tibet to view the Kumbun Stupa with 10,000 Buddha figures. A tour to Xigaze, the country's second largest city, includes the Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama. Experience adventure in Tibet as you view the highest plateau in the world. Witness the power of the Himalayas with tropical forests, interesting wildlife, snowy peaks and waterways. Your view of the Yarlung Zangbo River and the gorge that cuts through the mountains will take your breath away!

Sichuan Province, China

Your Tibet by Train tour also includes travel to Chengdu. This city is the capital of Sichuan Province, China, the country's most populous province. Visit this historic region which dates back to the fifteenth century BC. Experience the beautiful plateaus, mountains, rivers, lakes, hot springs and caves in Sichuan Province, China. Visit important historic relics and taste the delicious spicy Sichuan Cuisine. See below to extend your trip to further destinations in China or to Nepal. Enjoy your Tibet Travel Adventure with Pacific Holidays, an industry leader with over 15 years of experience. For details on this or any of our Asia travel packages, please click on the selections below or contact 800-355-8025 for more information.

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1, Saturday - USA/Beijing
Depart the USA on your Cathay Pacific trans-Pacific flight to Beijing.

Day 3, Monday - Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to your hotel. (Prime Hotel)

Day 4, Tuesday - Beijing/Lhasa
Tonight, board a train to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, on the newly completed railway, the highest in the world. The scenic train goes westward across northern central China until Xining, the last city before entering mountainous Tibet. From here, enjoy magnificent snowcapped mountains, serene lakes, vast grasslands and Tibet nomads. The ride takes about 48 hours before arriving in Lhasa. The train has only 4 berth compartments with 2 beds down and 2 beds up in each. Passengers are randomly assigned to their berth on a first come, first served basis. Having your own compartment is not guaranteed, even if you wish to pay extra berth fare. (B)

Day 6, Thursday - Lhasa
Tonight arrive in Lhasa and transfer to hotel. (Lhasa Hotel)

Tibet by Train

Tibet by Train Includes Sichuan Province, China

Sichuan Province, China