Chongqing to Lhasa 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 all the way to holy Lhasa.

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 Chongqing-Lhasa train leaves Golmud, 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 Chongqing Lhasa Train

• 1. What kind of travel document is needed when board the train?

  To board to Tibet train, you need to have Tibet Travel Permit . The permit will be checked before your board the train at the railway station. The Tibet Travel Permit can only be applied through a registered travel agency on behalf of the individual traveler.

  In this case, our travel consultant can help you get the permit. You just need to email us your passport information page, Chinese Visa page and your photo image for application. It is suggested to start the application 14 days before your Tibet tour departure dates.

• 2. How to shorten the Chongqing Lhasa Train journey?

  If you happen to travel during the high season of Tibet tour (July, August, Oct) and cannot get your Chongqing-Lhasa train ticket, we suggest you firstly flying from Chongqing to Xining and later board the Xining-Lhasa train to Tibet. Though it costs a bit more, it saves you lots of time and won't ruin your planned tour, and most importantly it still allows you to enjoy the highlights of Tibet train journey from Xining to Lhasa. Another option is flying directly from Chongqing to Lhasa (2h50m). However, you will miss the stunning beauty of Tibet train and have longer time for acclimatization to the Tibetan Plateau.

• 3. How to book Chongqing Lhasa train tickets?

  The best and most reliable way to book Chongqing Lhasa 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.

• 4. How to get your Chongqing Lhasa train tickets after booking?

  Well, normally after you book our Tibet train tour, our staff will help you get the Train ticket for you and give it to you in person. In some cases, our travel consultant will teach you how to get your booked Train ticket with your booking confirmation No. and your passport at the ticket office in the railway station. In this case, do arrive at the railway station at least 2hours earlier to follow the procedure because the huge crowds are pretty common in China. You need to line up in a long queue to get train tickets and wait to be checked to board the train.