22-05-2013
Overnight train to Lhasa, a distance of over 3000 kms.Over altitudes in excess of 5000 Mtrs.Through passes and breathtakingly spectacular scenery. And across the vast Qing Hai – the Tibetan plateau as we stay glued to the window in awe. Between Xining and Golmud the tracks pass by Qinghai Lake – China’s largest. But it’s the Golmud-to-Lhasa sector which offers the most breath-taking scenery. That segment also offers the record-breakers, the world’s highest passenger railroad at Tanggula Pass – elevation: 16,640 ft. or 5072 M) and the world’s highest railroad tunnel – Fenghuoshan – elevation: 16,093 ft or 5905 M. There are 45 stations along the Qinghai-Tibet railway from Xining to Lhasa and every station has unique scenery. To provide travelers better opportunity to enjoy the stunningly beautiful scenery on that way, nine scenery viewing platforms have been set up at nine stations. Arrive in Lhasa on 23-05-2013 late in the evening, clear immigrations and transferred to hotel.
