From the great archaeological sites of China, travel across the vast Tibetan Plateau and into the mountain Nepal. The intense spirituality of the Tibetan people is ever-present in their remote monasteries, high mountain passes, traditional homes and colourful marketplaces. Join the pilgrim's circumambulations, sample yak butter tea, eat plenty of dumpling and immerse yourself in the atmospheric monastic rituals. Complete the odyssey with a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and you have an extraordinary real life experience.

Beijing to Lhasa: By Train:
Beijing-Lhasa is 4,064 km, of which 1,110 km are over the newly-built Qinghai-Tibet railway

Train T27 will start from Beijing West Railway Station at 21:30 and arrive at Lhasa Railway Station at 20:58 on the third day after 47 hours and 28 minutes' running.
Train T28 will depart from Lhasa Railway Station at 8:00 am. and arrive in Beijing west at 8:00 am. on the third day with a 48-hour-trip.From Distance (km) Hard Sleeper Soft Sleeper
Beijing West- Lhasa 4,064 389 Yuan (US$49) 813 Yuan (US$102/158)


By Air:
China has launched a direct flight from its capital Beijing to Lhasa, capital of occupied Tibet. The direct flight service of Air China started operation from July 10, 2006.

The Beijing-Lhasa direct air-route replaced the Beijing-Chengdu-Lhasa line, also operated by Air China. The introduction of the new line has reduced travel time by two hours. The total travel time between Beijing and Lhasa is 4 hours compared to 48 hours on the Qinghai-Tibet railway which began operation on July 1. There will be one flight every day using better A330 airplane, said the report dated July 14.

It will be the country's only long distance air route to Lhasa. The one-way ticket will cost around 2,430 Yuan (price does not include TTB permit).

However, the flight from Lhasa to Beijing will still stop over at Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, to ensure occupancy. The return flight will take about five hours and 40 minutes.