Lhasa to Beijing Express - 16 days

Experience the 'roof of the world' and the very best of China. Begin in Chengdu, the capital of beautiful Sichuan, before taking a spectacular flight across the Himalayas to Tibet. Rub shoulders with devout pilgrims, monks and merchants in the laneways and monasteries of Lhasa before travelling on the highest railway in the world to Xining. Witness the Army of Terracotta Warriors in Xian before travelling on to Beijing, China’s capital. If stunning scenery, friendly people and fascinating history are your thing, this is the journey for you!

1.  Travel on the Sky Train from Lhasa to Xining and experience spectacular scenery on this train journey across the high altitude Tibetan plateau.
2.  Get to know the locals when you share a tasty, homemade lunch in a family home after a fun rickshaw ride through the busy alleyways.
3.  Uncover lesser known sites - Buddhist Rock Paintings hidden away, a Nunnery, the Tibet Museum and Norbu Lingka Palace, the former summer residence of the Dalai Lama.

You have the benefit of our professional English-speaking local guides and when your departure reaches seven or more travellers you will also be accompanied by an expert Western tour leader. Their insight and knowledge means you can expect experiences no guidebook can offer, and you will be inspired by their passion. Having them accompany you for the entire journey means they can impart their vast knowledge and experience of the local culture and history and can answer any questions you may have.

Our style of travel is ideal for the solo traveller. You’ll meet like minded people, and always have someone to eat with at night. We even offer a ‘Willing to share’ option on all Classic Journeys so you don’t have to pay a single supplement. If we can’t match you with another ‘Willing to share’ traveller of the same sex, you get a single room at no extra cost! more info

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