Xi'an and Tibet Tours
Xi'an is ook een handige tussenstop voor reizigers die een Chinareis combineren met een Tibetreis. Je kunt van Xi'an naar Lhasa reizen met de trein of het vliegtuig, waarbij de treinreis je de kans geeft om onderweg te genieten van het veranderende landschap richting het Tibetaanse Plateau. Als je schema het toelaat, is een paar dagen in Xi'an doorbrengen voordat je naar Tibet gaat een mooie manier om de oude geschiedenis van China te combineren met de hooglandlandschappen van Tibet.
We hebben verschillende reizen samengesteld die Xi'an en Tibet combineren. Deze kunnen worden aangepast aan jouw interesses, schema en budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get to Tibet from Xi'an?
By plane: There are over 5 direct flights from Xi'an to Lhasa every day. It is about 3 hours flight journey from Xi'an to Lhasa. The flight ticket price is about USD 230.
Note: Travelers need the original Tibet Travel Permit to check in at the airport.
By Train: There are two daily trains from Xi'an to Lhasa, Z265, and Z165. Z265 departs from Xi'an at 7:53 am and arrives in Lhasa at 14:54+1. Z165 departs from Xi'an at 09:27 am and arrives in Lhasa at 15:30+1. It is about a 30-31 hours train journey from Xi'an to Lhasa. Travelers just need to stay one night on the train.
Ticket price: USD45 for the hard seat, USD95 for a hard sleeper, and USD145 for the soft sleeper.
Note: Travelers need the original Tibet Travel Permit to check in at the Xi'an Railway Station.
Train tickets are issued for sale on the Internet only 15 days before the departure date, and it's very hard to purchase the tickets, especially in the peak season (from May to October). So, you'd better ask your travel agency to book the train ticket for you in advance.
Top things to do in Xi'an and Tibet?
Xi'an is one of the world’s four greatest ancient cities. Most travelers would like to stay 1~2 days in Xian to explore ancient China. The Terra Cotta Warriors, Wild Goose Pagoda, and Xian Old Wall are the must-see attractions for your Xi'an tour.
Tibet is vast. Your duration will decide where you can visit substantially. If you stay 4~6 days in Tibet, you can visit Lhasa, Shigatse or Namtso Lake; if you have 8~10 days in Tibet, you can explore the Everest Base Camp or take an overland tour to Kathmandu from Lhasa; if you have more than 12 days, you can have a kora tour to the holy Mt.Kailash.
What's the best time to travel to Xi'an and Tibet?
Generally speaking, April to October is the best time to travel to Xi'an and Tibet. July and August are the Summer Vacation in China, during which the tourist attractions in Xián and Tibet would be a little bit crowded, especially in Xi'an. If possible, you can avoid this peak tourist season.
In Winter, the temperature in Xi'an and Tibet is similar. But you will feel warmer in Lhasa due to its intense sunshine. During the night, the temperature would drop below zero. So there's a big temperature difference between daytime and night in Tibet.