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Yunnan and Tibet Tours

Travel map from Yunnan to Lhasa Located in the southwest of China, Yunnan province is one of the most popular destinations for travelers from home and abroad. With an area of 394,000 square kilometers, Yunnan is famous for its natural scenic spots and various geographies. Traveling to Yunnan is the best way for tourists to enjoy charming sightseeing and explore the ancient Tea-horse Road culture in such multiple ethnic gathering places. In Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan, you must be interested in the Stone Forest. In Dali, you will have intimate contact with its local people. In Lijiang, you may indulge in the old town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. In Shangri-la, you will fall in love with the wonderful scenery.

Located in the west of China, Tibet Autonomous Region is a holy place for most travelers. Tibet is close to Yunnan province, and it's called the roof of the world with grand mountains, peaceful villages, zigzag roads, and snow-capped mountains. Every year, numerous travelers rush to Tibet after touring Yunnan in order to explore the mysterious Tibetan culture and beautiful landscape.

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

Travel Tips: There are three main options for travelers to reach Tibet. The first is to fly directly to Tibet from cities like Kunming, Lijiang, or Shangri-La. The second option involves flying to Xining from Yunnan, followed by a scenic train journey from Xining to Lhasa. The third option is an overland trip from Shangri-La to Lhasa.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to get to Tibet from Yunnan?

You can take a direct flight from Kunming, Lijiang, and Shangri-La in Yunnan to Lhasa in Tibet. Currently, there is no train from Yunnan to Tibet. If you want to experience the world's highest railway - Qinghai Tibet Railway, you can fly to Xining and then take the train to Lhasa.

You cannot apply for the Tibet Travel Permit on your own in Yunnan—it must be arranged through a licensed Tibet travel agency. If you book with us, we will handle the entire application process for you.

The permit usually takes 7–17 working days to process, plus around 3 days for delivery from Lhasa to your hotel in Yunnan. Therefore, after booking your tour, please send us a scanned copy of your passport and Chinese visa at least 20 days before departure.

If you have special timing requirements, we can also assist with an urgent application.

Generally, a flight ticket from Yunnan to Tibet costs about 1000 CNY or 150 USD. But this airfare is only for your reference; you can check the real-time airfare online.

When you fly from Yunnan to Tibet, you will land at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA). It is located 68 kilometers southwest of Lhasa. It is less than a 1-hour drive on an expressway from the airport to Lhasa downtown.
 

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