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Qinghai-Tibet express trainDestinations: Xining-Damxung-Lhasa This unforgettable journey starts from Xining. As the world’s highest and longest plateau railway, Qinghai-Tibet Railway will give you the very unique train travelling experience. You will stop first in Damxung to explore the Namtso Lake, one of the highest and spectacularly beautiful lakes in Tibet. You can meet the Nomads and see the Nomads' way of life. You will also get a great view of Mt. Nyincheng Thangla and visit the famous hot springs in Yangbacheng. Lhasa is the centre of Tibetan politics, economy and culture. A visit to the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple not only is about the magnificent architecture, but also invaluable history, religion, culture and arts. On Barkhor Street you can find almost everything Tibet related from sacks of incense, chunks of yak butter to monk outfits. |
Brief itinerary Day 1 Xining arrival, take the Qinghai-Tibet express train to Damxung Day 2 Damxung arrival Day 3 Namtso Lake excursion Day 4 Experience the Yangbacheng hot springs, transfer to Lhasa Day 5 Lhasa city exploration Day 6 Lhasa city exploration Day 7 Lhasa departure, trip ends Highlights Qinghai Tibet Railway, Qinghai Tibet highway Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Norbulingka Palace, Tibetan family and Sera Monstery Damxung: Yangbacheng hot springs, Namtso Lake, the Nomads and view of Mt. NyingCheng Thangla (7210 m) Duration: 7 daysTour valid: 01/07/2011-30/06/2012Private departure: dailyActivities level: DifficultAccommodation: Guest house and three or four-star hotels approved by National Tourism Administration.Transport: Private air-condition vehicle, Qinghai-Tibet overnight train with soft sleeper class (4 persons in 1 compartment)Meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinnersSize of group: min. 2 persons |