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13-Day Tibet Tour: Beijing to Lhasa & Everest Base Camp by Train

Airport pick-up service and private transfer to your downtown hotel for check-in. Free time to rest and explore the surrounding area at your own pace. Overnight in Beijing.

Visit Tiananmen Square, the magnificent Forbidden City and the imperial Summer Palace, a masterpiece of classical Chinese garden architecture. Overnight in Beijing.

Visit the well-preserved Mutianyu Great Wall with stunning mountain views. In the afternoon, pass by the Bird's Nest Stadium and Water Cube Olympic venues for exterior views. Overnight in Beijing.

Visit the Temple of Heaven and a traditional old Beijing hutong in the morning, then board the long-distance train to Lhasa. Overnight on the train.

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Tibetan plateau, alpine lakes, vast grasslands and wild high-altitude landscapes along the world's highest railway. Overnight on the train.

Arrive in Lhasa and transfer to your hotel. Take a full day of gentle rest to acclimatize to the high altitude with no scheduled activities. Overnight in Lhasa.

Visit the sacred Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and the historic Barkhor Street. Experience authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture and local pilgrim traditions. Overnight in Lhasa.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery, one of the largest and most influential Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Overnight in Lhasa.

Drive from Lhasa to Shigatse through stunning alpine scenery. Visit the turquoise Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier along the route. Overnight in Shigatse.

Drive to the Everest region via Gyawu La Pass, visit Rongbuk Monastery, and reach Everest Base Camp with close-up Himalayan peak views. Overnight near Everest.

Enjoy the golden sunrise over Mount Everest, then drive back to Shigatse via Gyawu La Pass with panoramic high-altitude mountain views. Overnight in Shigatse.

Visit the grand Tashilhunpo Monastery in the morning, then return to Lhasa via a combined train and private car transfer. Overnight in Lhasa.

Complete hotel check-out and enjoy private transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle & dedicated driver
  • 11 nights 4-star hotel accommodation (daily breakfast)
  • Beijing → Lhasa overnight train (soft sleeper)
  • Shigatse → Lhasa train tickets
  • Tibet travel permit
  • All entrance tickets & scenic area transfers
  • Emergency oxygen supplies
  • Airport & railway station pickup/drop-off
  • 24-hour emergency support service

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner (daily breakfast included)
  • International flights to/from China
  • China visa fees
  • Optional activities (cable cars, etc.)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Tips for guides and drivers (optional)
  • Travel insurance
  • Altitude sickness medication

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