1. Why take train to Tibet?
Breathtaking Scenery: The train journey offers breathtaking views of the Tibetan landscape, including vast grasslands, pure lakes, flowing rivers, snow-capped mountains, and wild animals.
Cost-Effective: Compared to flights, Tibet train tickets to Lhasa are more affordable. Typically, the most expensive option of a soft sleeper is cheaper than a flight ticket.
Gradual Acclimatization: A train ride gives tourists some time to acclimate to the high altitude on the train. Tibet trains are equipped with oxygen supply systems, reducing the risk of altitude sickness.
2. What documents are required for Tibet train trip?
To enter Tibet by train, travelers typically need the following permits:
Tibet Travel Permit: This permit is issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) and is required for all foreign travelers visiting Tibet.
Aliens' Travel Permit: Travelers visiting areas outside Lhasa need to apply for an Aliens' Travel Permit.
Military Area Entry Permit: Travelers visiting military-sensitive areas such as Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Guge Kingdom Ruins, Nyingchi, etc, need to apply for a Military Area Entry Permit.
Our Xizang tour packages include Tibet Travel Permit and all the necessary Tibet travel documents. If you book with us, we’ll help apply for the permits needed to ensure a smooth and worry-free Tibet train tour.
3. How to book a Tibet train ticket?
You can buy a Tibet train ticket on China Railway’s official website https://www.12306.cn/ or its app “Railway 12306”. You can also buy the ticket from the ticket windows at the station.
However, foreign travelers need to complete a quite complicated process of registration, identity verification, passport information upload, and payment.
The most convenient and worry-free way to get your ticket is to book online with us. Specializing in Tibet tour, we can guarantee you the Tibet train ticket and arrange a smooth and wonderful China Tibet train trip for you.
4. How to collect Tibet train ticket?
If you book your train ticket with us, we can deliver your Tibet train ticket to your hotel. In other cases, we can also give you a booking number by which you can collect your train ticket from self-service ticket machines or by showing the staff your booking number, passport, and Tibet Travel Permit.
Please arrive at the station in advance in case there is not enough time to get your ticket.
5. How to board Tibet Train at the railway stations?
If you choose to collect your ticket by yourself, bring your passport and Tibet Travel Permit to collect your train ticket after reaching the railway station of your departing city. Or you can enter the station directly with your tickets.
After going through security check and entering the station, find your ticket barrier. If you arrive early, you can stay at the waiting hall for check-in. After the ticket check starts, you can board the train through manned ticket gates.
6. What to see on Tibet train?
Yuzhu Peak: Soaring to a height of 6178m, it is snow-capped all year long.
Kekexili: Situated in the northwest part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, it’s one of the largest and highest nature reserves in China, home to many rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan antelope, and wild yaks.
Tuotuo River: Originating from the glaciers of Jianggendiru Snow Mountains, the highest peak of the Tanggula Mountain range, Tuotuo River is the official headstream of the Yangtze River.
Cuona Lake: It’s the world’s highest freshwater lake and the closest lake to the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, with clear and green waters against the blue sky and the mountains beyond.
7. How to deal with possible altitude sickness on Tibet train?
Taking a train on the Tibet Plateau with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, it’s common for some tourists to experience altitude sickness when doing a train tour. The symptoms of altitude sickness can include headache, nausea, and dizziness.
To minimize the effect of altitude sickness, it is important to allow time to acclimate to the high altitude and to take precautions to prevent altitude sickness. Travelers should drink plenty of water, eat light meals, and avoid alcohol or caffeine.
Besides, Tibet trains are equipped with oxygen supplies. After starting from Golmud, the oxygen diffusing system starts to pump oxygen into the carriage. If you feel uncomfortable, you can also use oxygen outlets or take some medications. Don’t worry that you may have a severe effect because each train has a doctor to ensure your comfortable travel. Ask for help if you feel extremely sick.
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