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Xian Tibet Tour

Combing two distinct and popular destinations in one trip, the Tibet tour from Xi’an will be a wonderful journey for tourists to experience ancient Chinese culture and mysterious Tibetan religion. Experiencing history changes of 13 dynasties, the centuries-old capital city of Xi’an is rich in scenic spots and historical sites worth a visit, like Terra-Cotta Warriors as the world’s eight wonder, the ancient City Wall and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda etc. Tasty gourmet of unique flavor in Xi’an also allures numerous tourists from nationwide. The train from Xi’an to Lhasa, one of the main railway routes to Tibet, will take you to the roof of the world. Flights from Xi’an to Lhasa are also available every day.

Xi'an to Tibet Travel Route Map

Best Xi’an Tibet Tour Packages

Our Xi’an Tibet tour packages offer you the great chance to visit the two popular destinations together. We select the most recommended China Tibet tours starting from Xi’an to take you enjoy the best stunning landscape across the vast land of the country. All of our Xi’an Tibet tours include the transfer to Tibet, either by train or by flight. You can choose your favorite way to go or contact us to customize your own Tibet tour according to your need.

How to Get to Tibet from Xi’an

Xi’an to Tibet by Train

The Xi’an to Lhasa train departs two times every day in the morning respectively at 9:54 am and 11:22 am. It takes about 30 hours to run through a rail line of 2864 km before arriving at Lhasa Railway Station. The railway station in Xi’an is actually a midway stop of the trains to Tibet from Guangzhou and Shanghai. Although the trains from Xi’an leaves several times per day, there is no guarantee of getting a ticket on one of the trains passing through. Therefore, it is recommended to book your train ticket as early as possible, especially when you plan to travel to Tibet by train during the high season, like Summer Vacation and National Day etc.

Xi’an to Tibet by Flight

There are six direct flights flying from Xi’an to Lhasa every day, separately operated by several airlines. It takes about 3 to 4 hours for the whole travel time, with a stopover in Xiahe or Xining for some flights. Most of the flights from Xi’an depart in the morning, allowing you to reach Lhasa around noon time. As the altitude change during your flight journey is quite big, from 405 m to 3650 m, you’d better take some measures to prevent from altitude sickness.

Xi'an to Xining and then to Tibet

A good option of getting to Tibet from Xi’an is to first fly to Xining from Xi’an and then take the train from Xining to Lhasa. As the starting point of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, Xining offers the most frequent trains to Lhasa, which means there is more chance of getting a Tibet train ticket here than in other gateway cities across China. The train from Xining to Lhasa also provides the shortest train ride to Tibet while covers all the highlights along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. The flights from Xi’an to Xining takes off more than 10 times per day, and will arrive in Xining in about 1 hour and 35 minutes. By this way, you will not only save time but also enjoy a more comfortable journey to Tibet.

Xian Tibet Train Tour

Frequently Asked Questions about Xi’an Tibet Tour

  • How to get Tibet Travel Permit from Xi’an?

    No matter which way you choose to get to Tibet from Xi’an, you should first get the Tibet Travel Permit before board your train or flight. Since the permit can only be obtained through a Tibet local travel agency authorized by the Tibet Tourist Bureau, it is recommended to apply the Tibet Permit online through us. With years of experience on handling Tibet tours, we provide excellent services and can ensure you a hassle-free application procedure of Tibet Travel Permit. All you need to do is to send us the copies of your China Visa and passport after you confirm your itinerary and book the trip with us. Once we get the issued permit, we will deliver it to your hotel in Xi’an as quickly as possible.

    Tibet Permit for Xi’an Tibet Tour
  • Visit Xi’an and Tibet in the Best Time

    When is the best time to Enjoy a Xi’an Tibet Tour?

    The best time to visit Xi’an is in spring and autumn, when the weather is moderate. Summer of Xi’an always come with burning sunlight, with temperature occasionally reaching 40 °C. And the winter season in Xi’an is cold and windy. Meanwhile, the best time to visit Tibet is from April to June and September to October. During this period, the weather is good and stable, allowing tourists to enjoy the best of Tibet in a more comfortable and safe way. And autumn is the best time to trek Everest Base Camp to see the clear peak view of Mount Everest. If you come to Tibet in winter, you can still have a great many to explore here, and the travel cost of a Tibet winter tour will be relatively less than other seasons.

  • Why choose to travel to Tibet from Xi’an?

    Xi’an is one of the most important cities in Chinese history, and boasts many historic sites including the world-famous Terracotta Warriors. Tourists keen on the glorious Chinese cyclization and profound history should never miss this ancient capital city before your trip to Tibet. In a closer location to Tibet, Xi’an also provides a convenient connection with Tibet. Tourists can choose to travel to Tibet from Xi’an either by train or flight. Besides, if you enter China from other cities, like Beijing and Shanghai, you can also experience a high speed train ride to Xi’an, which will be an unforgettable journey during your tour in China.

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