The Lhasa Express

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The Lhasa Express
The Lhasa Express

This once-in-a-lifetime trip takes you from Beijing, the bustling heart of modern China, to Lhasa in Tibet - a complete contrast. You’ll then take a spectacular train journey along the world’s highest railway line to Xining. Combining wonderful sights and incredible scenery, this is a holiday you’ll never forget.

Included excursions

  • Beijing city tour
  • Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Market
  • Norbu Lingka & Sera Monastery
  • Potala Palace
  • Kumbum Monastery
  • Terracotta Army
  • Tour of Xian

Also included

  • Services of a Travelsphere Tour Guide and English-speaking local guide
  • Return scheduled flights to Beijing
  • Transfers between airport and hotel
  • Ten nights' accommodating including breakfast and dinner
  • Lunch on Days 3,8 and 9
  • All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person
  • All State and local taxes
  • All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges

Sep 2010 - Oct 2011

11 days from £1979

Book this holiday

Book this holiday

Alternatively, if you'd prefer to book by phone, please call our sales team on 0844 567 9964 and quote tour code PLLE.

Highlights

  • Beijing
  • Lhasa
  • Rooftop of the World train
  • Xining
  • Xian

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