Ride across the vast provinces of China to the magic land of Tibet

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China-Tibet Railroad Adventure
From Beijing to the top of the World!

Starting in Beijing, we’ll tour the city including: a walk on the Great Wall; a visit to the Forbidden City; and a stroll through Tiananmen Square. Then it’s all aboard for the train ride of a lifetime from Beijing to Lhasa. Our three day ride will stop at several famous sightseeing spots along the route, such as Qinghai Lake, Hol Xil, Kun Lun Mountain and several photo stops in the mountains before we get our first view of the magnificent Potala Palace. The ride itself is sure to be an exciting adventure. For five days we will explore the rich and fascinating culture of Tibet. We'll ride into the countryside, visit the famous monasteries and have plenty of time to pause for photographs of the stunning mountain scenery. Our tour ends in Shanghai, with three nights at the Peace Hotel and time to relax and enjoy the nightlife.

Due to the innovative nature of the new high-altitude train to Tibet, and other contingencies involved with travel to Tibet, this itinerary is subject to change. Should we not be able to take the train ride, we will make every effort to fly to Tibet, and follow our planned itinerary as closely as possible.

There are risks to high altitude travel. Travelers should consult their physicians for information about their personal situation. Please see the FAQs for details about the altitude of destinations on this tour.

Highlights of this trip include:

• Ride the most exciting railroad in the world, from Beijing to Tibet.
  
• Visit the Grand Potala Palace overlooking the city of Lhasa.
  
• Tour Beijing's famous sites: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace.
  
• Ride across China's farmland, deserts, grasslands and over one of the highest railroad passes in the world.
  
• Sample Tibetan food, culture, music, and art.
  
• Relax in the wonderful Peace Hotel in Shanghai.
  
• Enjoy Shanghai's gay-friendly nightlife.
  

Dates:
We don't offer every trip every year, and no departures are currently scheduled for this trip. Our home page will make it easy to locate forthcoming departures of interest.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.

Location: Starts in Beijing, ends in Shanghai.

Price includes: All transportation within China; Airport - hotel transfers if arriving and departing on first and last days of tour; Rooms in double occupancy in fine hotels and sleeper cabin on train (subject to availability); Most meals, according to itinerary; All hotel services charges, government taxes, porterage, and meal gratuities.

Not included: Airfare to and from starting and ending points; Personal items including: alcoholic beverages, snacks, laundry, and telephone calls.

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