Lhasa to Shanghai Train

The unique life aboard Tibet train gives you a rare chance to experience the real engineering wonder running on lofty Tibetan Plateau. You will be surprised to find many tourist-friendly facilities and cutting-edge technology that help to give you a thrilling ride.

Luggage Storage

If you happen to stay in a soft sleeper cabin, you can put your big suitcase below the lower bunk and leave your small handbag either in the corner of your bed or store it in the upper storage area above the door. If you stay in a hard sleeper, you can leave your heavy suitcase below the lowest bunk or put it above the luggage rack above the narrow aisle. For travelers of the hard seat, putting your big belongings above public luggage rack is the only option.

Food and Drink

Quite similar to what happens when you take the flight, the staff will pass your cabin with a food trolley at meal times. You can easily buy a boxed meal or some snack or soft drinks like orange juice and coke from him. Of course, if you prefer some formal dishes, you can move to the dining carriage where the professional chef will make mostly traditional Chinese food for you. The meal costs around 15 CNY, the lunch and dinner cost around 25-50 for each person.

And you can buy some snack or fruit before you board the Tibet train to fill the leisurely time while enjoying the stunning window view. For a vegetarian, you may also find tasty food. If you wanna some drinks, you may also buy some beers and wine in the train. However, just don’t drink too much because it won’t help for the acclimatization to Tibetan Plateau.

Air Conditioning and Oxygen Supply

The windows and exterior of Tibet train are airtight and protect you from extreme temperature change outside. As the train departs, the oxygen will be released pervasively in passengers’ carriages. Meanwhile, if you still have shortness of breath, you may ask for an oxygen tube from the conductor and connect it to the oxygen outlet inside the soft sleeper or in the corridor to inhale oxygen. However, it’s advisable not to become addictive to the oxygen supply. Normally, your discomfort such as headache, and fast pulse and dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, etc. will disappear within two days.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lhasa Shanghai Train

• 1. Why choose to take the train from Lhasa to Shanghai?

  Nowadays, as lots of travelers prefer to going to Tibet by train, it’s become difficult to book inbound tickets for Tibet, especially in the peak season. If you failed to obtain tickets and still want to experience a Lhasa express train journey, flying to Lhasa and back to Shanghai by Train is another good choice for you. Meanwhile, the scenery remains the same.

• 2. How to book the Lhasa Shanghai train ticket?

  The best and most reliable way to book Lhasa Shanghai train tickets is through our Tibet train booking service. We can secure your Tibet train ticket and give you more chance to choose the exact type of train sleepers, such as soft sleeper or hard sleeper. Of course, you may try booking train ticket yourself online, if you know mandarin and have exactly the same way of payments like Wechat, AliPay or bank account in China. However, it's often the case that you still can't get your train ticket, because a large part of Tibet train ticket is reserved or booked via big travel agencies.

• 3. How to shorten the train journey from Lhasa to Shanghai?

  Instead of taking the direct train from Lhasa to Shanghai, you can first take the train from Lhasa to Xining, and then fly from Xining to Shanghai. Though it costs a bit more, it saves your time and won’t ruin your planned tour in mainland China. You will not stay for that long time onboard, but it still allows you to enjoy the highlights of Tibet train journey along Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

  Meanwhile, you may have more chances to get the train ticket, especially if you happen to travel during the high season of Tibet tour (July, August, Oct). The train from Lhasa to Xining depart most frequently compared to other routes. And you will have more choices to decide your train ticket type based on your preference.