Xian and Tibet Tours

As the ancient capital of 13 imperial dynasties, Xian ranks first among ancient Chinese capitals. It was once the political, economic, and cultural center of China and the earliest city to open to the outside world. The famous Silk Road starts from Xi’an. There're many historical sites, such as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin Dynasty, Big Goose Pagoda, the Daming Palace of the Tang Dynasty, etc. Those relics would take you to travel through history and return to the previous era.

Meanwhile, Xi’an is one of the important stops of the Tibet train tour. Whether you start from Shanghai or Guangzhou, you will pass by Xi’an before arriving at Lhasa. With more than 16 years' tour planning experience, we suggest you have a Xi’an trip if your schedule is not tight. We can also arrange for you in-depth Xi’an to Tibet tours including train/flight ticket booking, Tibet Visa, etc.

Here We have designed some tours to incorporate Xian and Tibet, as below. They are all flexible and ready to be customized to meet your interests, schedule and budget.

Xián-Lhasa

8 days Xián Tibet Train Tour

After visiting Xi’an which was the capital of 13 dynasties with rich traditional Chinese culture, you will leave for Tibetan Buddhist culture. You will watch the breathtaking scenery along the railway and have a wonderful time on the train as it's well supplied. Arriving in Lhasa, you will visit the significant attractions accompanied.

Xi'an - Lhasa

7 days Xi'an Lhasa Essential Tour

Xi'an to Lhasa tour is an amazing journey for tourists to explore the different culture in China. Tourists can not only explore the ancient Chinese civilization but also enjoy the various religious culture and breathtaking natural scenery.

Beijing-Xian-Lhasa-Yangtze River Cruise-Shanghai

15 days Beijing Xian Lhasa Yangtze River Cruise Shanghai Tour

This 15-day tour will take you to visit the six famous cities in China from east to west. You will have an opportunity to visit the capital city Beijing. Then take a short tour to Xi’an. After that, you are going to visit Lhasa, the roof of the world then fly to Chongqing to enjoy the breathtaking view of Yangtze River as well.

Shanghai-Xi'an-Tibet-Beijing

12 days Shanghai Xi'an Tibet Beijing Tour

Explore China like an insider. From the east to west, visit Shanghai - the fastest growing city in Asia, Xián-the the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, Tibet -the holy land of Tibetan Buddhism, and Beijing- the capital of China. You won't miss any highlights.

Xián - Lhasa

12 days Xian Tibet Train Tour

In 2-day memorable tour in Xi’an, you can feel the profound Chinese history at the scenic spots. In the train to Lhasa, you will see lots of stunning views. When you arrive in Lhasa, you will visit Buddhism monasteries, holy lakes and Everest Base Camp, where's the closest place to touch the sky.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get to Tibet from Xian?

By plane: There are over 5 direct flights from Xian to Lhasa every day. It is about 3 hours flight journey from Xian to Lhasa. The flight ticket price is about USD230.

Note: Travelers need the original Tibet Travel Permit to check in at the airport.

By Train: There are two daily trains from Xian to Lhasa, Z265, and Z165. Z265 departs from Xian at 9:45 am and arrive in Lhasa at 16:19(+1).
Z165 departs from Xian at 11:24 am and arrive in Lhasa at 19:30(+1). It is about 32 hours train journey from Xian to Lhasa. Travelers just need to stay one night on the train.

Ticket price: USD45 for hard seat, USD95 for a hard sleeper, USD145 for the soft sleeper.

Note: Traveler needs the original Tibet Travel Permit to check in at the railway station.

Train tickets are issued to sell on the internet only 30 days before 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 Xian and Tibet

Xian 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 Xian 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.

When is the best time to have the Xian Tibet Tour?

Generally speaking, from April to October is the best time to have Xi'an Tibet Tour. July and August is the Summer Vacation in China, during which the tourists' 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 Xian and Tibet is similar. But you will feel warmer in Lhasa due to the intense sunshine. During the night, the temperature would be below zero. So there's a big temperature difference during daytime and night in Tibet.