Travel to Tibet from Shanghai

This article is about the transportation between Tibet and Shanghai. 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 Shanghai?

By Flight

Shanghai to Lhasa

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Lhasa, but three stopover flights plus some connecting flights that need to transfer. It might cost CNY 2130-3360 for Economy Class Seat.

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

Shanghai to Shigatse

There are no direct flights flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport. You can get to Chengdu, Chongqing or Xi’an at first, then transfer to Lhasa.

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

There is the way to get to Tibet from Chengdu, Travel to Tibet from Chengdu.

By Train

There is one train from Shanghai to Lhasa.  It normally takes about 47. 34 hours to reach Lhasa from Shanghai. Its price is CNY 402.5 for Hard Seat.

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

Tips

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