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Sky Road Railway: China & Tibet's Grand Journey

14 days

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From Xi'an to Chengdu

4.4 (140 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Tomato Travel
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Xi'an
Xi'an
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Delta Hotels by Marriott Xi’an)
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
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
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
Day 5
Lhasa
Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Thangka Hotel)
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
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
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
Day 9
Shigatse to Lhasa
Shigatse to Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Thangka Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery
Landmarks
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Day 10
Lhasa
Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Thangka Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Namtso Lake Scenic Area
Landmarks
Namtso Lake
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
Day 12
Lhasa to Chengdu
Lhasa to Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Howard Johnson Life Chengdu)
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
Day 14
Depart Chengdu
Depart Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
City Wall Park
Terracotta Warriors

Landmarks
Qinghai Provincial Museum

Landmarks
Qinghai Lake
Tanggula Pass

Landmarks
Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Barkhor Street

Landmarks
Samye Monastery
Yongbulakang

Landmarks
Yamdrok Lake
Karola Glacier
Baiju Temple

Landmarks
Tashilhunpo Monastery

Landmarks
Namtso Lake

Landmarks
Norbulingka
Sera Monastery

Landmarks
Chengdu Panda Base
Kuanzhai Alley

Accommodation
Flights
Guide
Meals
Transport

What's Not Included

Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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*
Days 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
Xigaze Gesar Hotel VIP Building
Hotel 3*
day 7
Howard Johnson Life Chengdu
Days 12, 13

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Rating: 4.4 (140 reviews)
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Jithender4.7•November 2026
it was a great and memorable trip, calvin was very patient , Eric was knowledgeable and LAN was kind hearted, they...
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Paul4.7•November 2026
We really enjoyed our trip to China. From the minute we arrived to the day we left transfers, hotels, coach, guides,...
We really enjoyed our trip to China. From the minute we arrived to the day we left transfers, hotels, coach, guides, etc. were first rate. We were greeted at the airport, guided to a luxury car, given water and then driven to our hotel in Beijing. The hotel and room were 5*, as would be the next 2. All hotels were very busy at breakfast, lots of people, a wide array of food choices. Given I am newly a type 3C diabetic, it was not easy to find things I like while still keeping my blood sugar low. Having travelled quite alot, I understand our idea of breakfast is different around the world so it was obvious our hotel did well to cater to likes of all nations. The included meals were also quite a contrast to what I am used to; I tried many things but I have always been picky when it comes to food. So all in in all, I always was able to eat enough... Lets just say I did not gain any weight. We visited all the main sites in Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. We only went to one of the optional outings, the acrobats that were quite good and worth the additional cost. Our guides in Beijing and Xian were very good, unfortunately I can't say the same for our guide in Shanghai; her english was just not good enough. She tried though. I loved our time in China, we were able to get a real sense of how great this nation was, is and will be. The number of people, how modern it is, the facilities, the infrastructure, the affordability... It's mind blowing. Tourradar and its partner Tomato Travel easily gave us the best tour we have been part of, hands down, no dispute. I would highly recommend using this company to anyone planning a visit. Well worth the price. Maybe flying between the cities would have been better? Not sure... The train rides are long while flights would have been quicker and maybe even cheaper. I trust Tomato Travel made the best choice. Thanks to all that ensured our trip would be memorable.Show more
JERED5.0•November 2026
Awesome Birthday Trip!! I did have such an incredible experience with this tour. I was in a group of 10 people. Man...
Awesome Birthday Trip!! I did have such an incredible experience with this tour. I was in a group of 10 people. Man the hotels accommodation were far the best I have ever had on a tour and have been on many tours before and to many countries but at this price, I couldn't believe these stays. These were surely 5 star hotel experiences. Our guides were very wonderful and always on time, there were lots of beautiful places to see in this tour and as someone that chases after world wonders, i was delighted to finally make it to the great wall of China. Streets in China were very safe to walk to even in the night as a solo. I didn't know what to expect coming into this tour as an Afro-Canadian, but trust me, I left very impressed and do encourage all to book this tour, you won't be disappointed!!Show more

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Sky Road Railway: China & Tibet's Grand Journey

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