Small-Group 5-Night Lhasa Tour by Train from Shanghai
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Overview
Shanghai is one of the best inbound cities of China. Take a train from Shanghai to Lhasa and enjoy the special scenery changing from skyscrapers of big cities to the depopulated zone of Tibet Plateau. And the train will take you to Tibet for visiting.

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GET TICKETSTicket Options (2) Options Available
Option(s)
Take hard sleeper to Lhasa
This tour option is for those who choose to take hard sleeper train to Lhasa.
Starting from
$869.20
Option(s)
Take soft sleeper to Lhasa
This tour option is for those who want to take a soft sleeper train to Lhasa from Shanghai.
Starting from
$979.30
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Liability travel insurance
- Welcome Dinner
- Tibet travel permits and other necessary permits for Tibet
- Local English-speaking Tibetan tour guide
- Breakfast
- Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver in Lhasa
- Drinking water provided during the trip
- 3 nights accommodation in 4-star standard twin room hotel shared with another traveler (If you are a single traveler, you may pay for the single supplement to enjoy double room hotel.
- Train ticket (soft or hard sleeper) from Shanghai to Lhasa
What's not Included
- Single Supplement if you are a single traveler
- China visa fees (please make sure you have China L Visa before you reserve this group tour or other types of China Visa with relative certificate.
- All Lunches and dinners; Tips to tour guide and driver
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas in advance
- Please note that you will only be allowed to enter Tibet with a Tibet travel permit. Your local tour operator will help you apply for a Tibet permit (usually need at least 12 days), but be sure you have a passport which is valid for at least 6 months
- A copy of your Tibet travel permit will be sent to you in advance. When entering into Shanghai Train Station, please present your Tibet travel permit, train ticket, passport, and Chinese visa to the conductor
- Once the train ticket from Shanghai to Lhasa is booked, it can not be canceled by tour supplier. If customers cancel the tour after train ticket has been booked, they will be charged the cost of train ticket
- A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required on the travelling period
- Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
- In June, July, or August, the hard or soft sleeper train tickets are difficult to purchase, tour supplier will recommend some transfer trains for choosing. Both sides will choose the better one.
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