Xining Lhasa Train Tour

Guide is waiting there. You will be pick up at the airport or train station, then be escorted to your hotel in Xining at the comfort of your own private vehicle.
After arrival at your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore yourself.

After breakfast, go to visit Qinghai Lake, China’s largest inland salt water lake, looks like a huge poplar leaf sitting on the alpine prairie. Then take cruise to appreciate the lake. The cruise takes around 30 minutes. After that, enjoy Chinese lunch at the local restaurant.

In the morning, we will visit the Ta’er Monastery, which is the Buddhist garden buildings, combining the architectural arts of the Zang and Han nationalities. A lot of cultural relics are stored in the temple. Then visit youyi store that sells more than a thousand products. At noon, have Chinese lunch at the Mazhong restaurant.
Evening taking Train to Lhasa. Your Trip of roof of the world start.

Welcome to the roof of the world! You will be pick up at the airport or train station, then be escorted to your hotel in Lhasa city at the comfort of your own private vehicle. En route, enjoy the breathtaking view along the Yarlong Tsangpo River. Tibetan features can be seen along the way, including Big Buddha engravings on the hill near the road, colorful prayer flags and friendly Tibetan people.
After arrival at your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the local area and acclimatize yourself to this high altitude city at the top of the world.

After breakfast, you will firstly visit the Norbulingka Park, the former summer palace of Dalai Lama. Explore the beautiful gardens and experience one of the most holy sites in Tibetan Buddhism while soaking up the rich history. Next, come to Drepung Monastery, which was once the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery housing 10,000 monks in its heyday. Learn about the lives of Tibetan monks.

Your tour ends at Sera Monastery, where you will get the chance to experience “Buddhism Scriptures Debating”. These debates are unique to Sera and are quite famous. Enjoy the debates!

The overwhelming Potala Palace is your first stop. As the symbol of Tibet, it was built in 641 AD and was the winter palace of Dalai Lama who is Tibet’s pope. Impressive Tibetan architecture, huge golden Buddha statues, red-robed lamas and devoted pilgrims all make it a must-visit.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibet. Every day, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek here from long distances to worship. Finally, walk the special circular pilgrimage route as local followers always do at Barkhor Street.

Today is free for you until your tour guide transfer you to the airport in time for your flight or drop you off at Lhasa train station.