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Sky Road Railway: China & Tibet's Grand Journey

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From Xi'an to Chengdu
4.4 (124 reviews)
  • The Potala Palace glows in warm light beneath a dramatic dark sky over the Tibetan plateau.
  • Rows of Terracotta Warriors stand partially illuminated inside an archaeological excavation.
  • A white shaggy yak stands on the shore of a vivid blue alpine lake backed by snow-capped peaks.
  • Stacks of spicy noodle soup bowls topped with chili oil and herbs at a street food stall.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Delta Hotels by Marriott Xi’an)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Wander through City Wall Park
    • Visit Xi'an Art Ceramics Factory to observe pottery figurine-making
    • Visit Terracotta Warriors

    Optional Activities

    • Xi'an Dumpling Feast & Tang Dynasty Music & Dance Show (RMB360/AUD72) - includes show admission, dumpling dinner, and return transfer; 6:00pm-8:40pm
    Landmarks
    City Wall Park
    Terracotta Warriors
  3. Day 3

    Xi'an to Xining

    Xi'an to Xining
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Qinghai Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Take high-speed train to Xining
    • Visit Qinghai Provincial Museum
    Landmarks
    Qinghai Provincial Museum
  4. Day 4

    Xining to Lhasa

    Xining to Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Sky Road Railway: Soft-Sleeper Train to Lhasa)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Qinghai Lake Scenic Area
    • Take Qinghai-Tibet Railway to Lhasa
    Landmarks
    Qinghai Lake
    Tanggula Pass
  5. Day 5

    Lhasa

    Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Thangka Hotel)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Lhasa

    Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Thangka Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Potala Palace
    • Visit Jokhang Temple
    • Wander along Barkhor Street
    Landmarks
    Potala Palace
    Jokhang Temple
    Barkhor Street
  7. Day 7

    Lhasa to Tsetang

    Lhasa to Tsetang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Xigaze Gesar Hotel VIP Building)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Samye Monastery
    • Visit Yongbulakang
    Landmarks
    Samye Monastery
    Yongbulakang
  8. Day 8

    Tsetang to Shigatse

    Tsetang to Shigatse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yamdrok Lake
    • Visit Karola Glacier
    • Visit Baiju Temple
    Landmarks
    Yamdrok Lake
    Karola Glacier
    Baiju Temple
  9. Day 9

    Shigatse to Lhasa

    Shigatse to Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Thangka Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery
    Landmarks
    Tashilhunpo Monastery
  10. Day 10

    Lhasa

    Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Thangka Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Namtso Lake Scenic Area
    Landmarks
    Namtso Lake
  11. Day 11

    Lhasa

    Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special Tibetan Cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Thangka Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Norbulingka
    • Visit Sera Monastery and witness Buddhist debates
    Landmarks
    Norbulingka
    Sera Monastery
  12. Day 12

    Lhasa to Chengdu

    Lhasa to Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Howard Johnson Life Chengdu)
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  13. Day 13

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special Sichuan Hotpot Feast)
    Accommodation
    (Howard Johnson Life Chengdu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Panda Base
    • Visit Kuanzhai Alley

    Optional Activities

    • Sichuan Opera Face-changing Show (AUD55/RMB240) - includes show admission tickets and return transfer; 7:00pm-8:00pm
    Landmarks
    Chengdu Panda Base
    Kuanzhai Alley
  14. Day 14

    Depart Chengdu

    Depart Chengdu
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Xi’an

    Hotel 4*
    day 1

  • Qinghai Hotel

    Hotel 4*
    day 3

  • Sky Road Railway: Soft-Sleeper Train to Lhasa

    Sleeper Train
    day 4

  • Thangka Hotel

    Hotel 4*
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  • Xigaze Gesar Hotel VIP Building

    Hotel 3*
    day 7

  • Howard Johnson Life Chengdu

    Days 12, 13

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