Yunnan and Tibet Tours
Tibet lies to the northwest of Yunnan and offers a striking contrast of high-altitude landscapes, snow-capped mountains, and Tibetan cultural heritage. Combining Yunnan and Tibet allows you to explore the diverse landscapes and cultures of southwest China before continuing to the Tibetan Plateau.
Here we have designed several tours combining Yunnan and Tibet, all of which can be customized to suit your interests, schedule, and budget.
Travel Tips: There are several ways to reach Tibet from Yunnan. You can fly directly from Kunming, Lijiang, or Shangri-La to Lhasa, depending on the available flights. Another option is to travel from Yunnan to Xining and then take the train to Lhasa. You can also consider an overland journey from Shangri-La toward Tibet.
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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.
How to Get Tibet Travel Permit in Yunnan?
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.
What’s the airfare from Yunnan to Tibet?
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.
How far is the airport from the city?
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.