How to Travel to Tibet from Xining

This article is about the transportation between Tibet and Xining. Tibet is a region covering much of the Tibetan Plateau in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups such as Monpa, Tamang, Qiang, Sherpa, and Lhoba peoples and is now also inhabited by considerable numbers of Han Chinese and Hui people. Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of 5,000 m (16,000 ft). The highest elevation in Tibet is Mount Everest, Earth’s highest mountain, rising 8,848 m (29,029 ft) above sea level.

How to Get to Tibet from Xining?

By Flight

Travel between Xining and Lhasa by flight is available for tourists, the distance between them is about 1906 km. There are 6 flights from Xining to Lhasa. It might cost CNY 1850 for Economy Class Seat with 2 hours and 25 minutes journey.

If you want to know more information about flight schedules and booking, please transfer to Xining-Lhasa Flights.

By Train

Travel between Xining and Lhasa by train is available for tourists, the distance between them is about 1906 km. There are 4 trains from Xining to Lhasa. Its price of ticket is CNY 224 for Hard Seat. You will spend 21-22 hours on the train.

If you  want to know more information about train schedules and booking, please transfer to Xining-Lhasa Trains.

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