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A 7-day, 6-night journey along the legendary Qinghai-Tibet railway, connecting Xining to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Travelers admire Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, and sacred monasteries including Sera, Tashilhunpo, and Jokhang Temple. Featuring selected 4-star hotels throughout and a pace designed for altitude acclimatization. A complete experience of Buddhist culture and the breathtaking nature of the roof of the world.
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23:30 (NIGHT BEFORE DAY 1)
Tour guide welcomes guests at the International Departure Hall, Tan Son Nhat Airport, for check-in on the expected China Southern Airlines flight to Xining (via Guangzhou).
Expected flight: CZ6090 SGN 02:35 – CAN 06:30.
Upon arrival in Guangzhou, guests complete entry procedures and take the connecting flight to Xining (Qinghai).
Expected flight: CZ6393 CAN 10:35 – XNN 15:30.
AFTERNOON
Arrive in Xining, transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.
EVENING
Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time to explore Xining at night.
Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Xining.
MORNING
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Transfer to visit:
➢ Dongguan Mosque – Built during the Ming Dynasty (14th century), this structure features a unique architectural style blending Middle Eastern Islamic and traditional Chinese elements. Located in the center of Xining, the mosque is known for its distinctive green dome, towering minaret, and spacious courtyard, serving as a place of worship for the local Hui Muslim community.
➢ Stroll through Limeng Commercial Street, Xining's bustling shopping area, where guests can find a variety of retail shops ranging from well-known brands to local stores offering clothing, souvenirs, and local specialties.
NOON
Lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to the train station for the high-speed train from Xining to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.
Expected train: Xining 16:30 – Lhasa 14:30 (+1). (Actual schedule may vary depending on ticket availability.)
EVENING
Dinner (own expense) and rest on the train.
Overnight on the train.
MORNING
Breakfast on the train (own expense). Continue the journey to Lhasa:
➢ The Qinghai-Tibet Railway connects Xining, Qinghai Province, with Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. It is the world's longest and highest plateau railway, spanning approximately 1,956 km and operating since 2006. The train carriages are specially designed to withstand pressure changes and harsh climate conditions, ensuring passenger comfort throughout the journey.
➢ Along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, guests will admire breathtaking natural scenery, from vast green grasslands to snow-capped mountain ranges, view the stunning Chaka Salt Lake, and pass through Tanggula Pass, revealing majestic, snow-covered mountains through the train windows.
NOON
Lunch on the train (own expense). Continue the journey to Lhasa.
AFTERNOON
Arrive in Lhasa, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Guests rest to acclimatize to the high altitude of the Tibetan Plateau.
EVENING
Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time to explore Lhasa at night. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Lhasa.
MORNING
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin exploring Lhasa, the "Sunlight City" with 3,000 hours of sunshine per year; average winter temperature is 10°C. Guests visit:
➢ Potala Palace – The original residence of the Dalai Lamas, with 13 floors divided into the Red Palace above and the White Palace below. Potala houses thousands of Tibetan scriptures and is the heart and symbol of the Tibetan Plateau, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
➢ Try on traditional Tibetan costumes for photos.
NOON
Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to visit:
➢ Sera Monastery: Built in 1419 at the request of Master Tsongkhapa, this is one of Tibet's great monasteries, renowned for producing accomplished Buddhist scholars.
EVENING
Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer back to the hotel for rest. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Lhasa.
MORNING
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Depart for Shigatse, Tibet's second-largest city, via the Yamdrok Lake – Gyantse – Shigatse route, one of the most scenic stretches of the journey:
➢ Along the winding Gambala Pass, Tibet unfolds like a surreal painting, offering sweeping views of Yamdrok Lake.
➢ Yamdrok Lake, situated at an altitude of 4,441m, is considered one of Tibet's four sacred lakes. The lake stretches 72km, fed by numerous small streams with a single outlet to the west. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. According to local legend, Yamdrok Lake was transformed from a goddess.
NOON
Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to visit:
➢ Karola Glacier – This ancient, millennia-old glacier sits at an altitude of 5,560m above sea level, covering an area of 9.4km². Karola Glacier can be seen from the highway connecting Lhasa and Shigatse, and is one of the three main glaciers in the mystical Tibetan region.
EVENING
Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Shigatse.
MORNING
Breakfast at the hotel and early check-out. Guests visit:
➢ Famous monasteries and sites in Gyantse: Pelkhor Chode Monastery, home to the Gyantse Kumbum – the largest and most unique stupa (chorten) on the Tibetan Plateau. Guests will hear an explanation of the various schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
➢ Tashilhunpo Monastery – Built in 1447 by Gendun Drup, the first Dalai Lama, this monastery is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, the second-highest spiritual leader after the Dalai Lama, and one of the four most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Its name means "all fortune and happiness gathered here." At the entrance, guests can admire the majestic buildings with golden roofs and white walls.
NOON
Depart back to Lhasa, with lunch at a local restaurant along the way.
EVENING
Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Lhasa.
MORNING
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit:
➢ Jokhang Temple: For Tibetans, this is the most sacred temple in the country and the site of the largest Jokhang festival. The temple was built by King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century (647 AD) during the dynasty's most prosperous period. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it remains a sacred pilgrimage destination for Buddhists.
➢ Barkhor Street – a bustling commercial street surrounding Jokhang Temple, over 1,000m long. Here, guests can witness Tibetans performing prostrations around the temple, pilgrims walking alongside prayer wheels, or shop freely for local specialties and souvenirs.
NOON
Transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport for the return flight to Ho Chi Minh City (via Chengdu). Lunch at the airport.
Expected flight: 3U6636 LXA 14:55 – TFU 17:20.
Upon arrival in Chengdu, guests take the connecting flight back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Expected flight: 3U3903 TFU 19:35 – SGN 22:20.
EVENING
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport and complete entry procedures. The company bids farewell and looks forward to welcoming guests on future journeys.
| ITINERARY / DURATION | DEPARTURE DATE |
ADULT
(Adults aged 11 and above)
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CHILD
(Children aged 2 to under 11)
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INFANT
(Children under 2 years old)
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| Sharing a room with 2 adults | ||||
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China Tour 7 Days 6 Nights: Xining – Tibet – Lotus On Snow 7 days, 6 nights ==== 4-star hotel |
30/09/2026
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55,900,000 ₫
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AIRLINE
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ROUTE
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TIME
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Outbound |
China Southern Airlines
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SGN ✈ CAN
CAN ✈ XNN |
02:35 – 06:30
10:35 – 15:30 |
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Return |
Sichuan Airlines
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LXA ✈ TFU
TFU ✈ SGN |
14:55 – 17:20
19:35 – 22:20 |
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International airfare: Ho Chi Minh City – Xining // Lhasa – Ho Chi Minh City (economy class, expected on China Southern Airlines or Sichuan Airlines, or another airline available at the time of booking). -
Airport security tax, airport fees, and fuel surcharge (subject to change at ticket issuance).
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High-speed train ticket Xining – Lhasa (soft sleeper class).
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Local 4-star hotels throughout the trip (2 guests/room).
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Air-conditioned vehicle for all sightseeing as per itinerary.
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Daily breakfast at the hotel.
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Group China entry visa.
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Tibet Travel Permit.
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English/Chinese-speaking local guide, experienced and knowledgeable, throughout the journey.
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Worldwide travel insurance.
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Drinking water: 2 bottles/day/guest.
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Oxygen tank for emergencies.
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VAT invoice as required by Vietnamese law.
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Branded souvenir gift.
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Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months from the return date to Vietnam). -
Corkage fee for bringing alcohol or soft drinks into restaurants (if any).
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Personal expenses not mentioned in the inclusions (phone, laundry, minibar, food and drinks outside the program...).
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Entrance fees not included in the itinerary, evening shows, transport and guide services outside scheduled hours.
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Tips for driver and local guide: $12/guest/day.
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Additional costs in case of flight cancellation; fees for ticket changes, date changes, itinerary changes, flight segment changes, or class upgrades, excess baggage as per airline regulations.
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Single room supplement: 6,900,000 VND/guest.
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Vietnam re-entry visa (for foreign nationals): please contact us for details.
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Surcharge for China visa and Tibet Travel Permit application for non-Vietnamese nationals.
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Any costs arising from Covid-19 quarantine/treatment not covered under the travel insurance policy.
Deposit and Payment Regulations:
- 1st Payment: Customers are kindly requested to pay a 60% deposit of the total tour price upon registration.
- 2nd Payment: The remaining balance of the total tour price must be paid at least 15 days prior to the departure date.
Tour Cancellation Conditions:
- After making the deposit, if Customers request to cancel the tour, the cancellation fee is 100% of the deposited amount.
- Cancellation 21–30 days prior to the departure date: the cancellation fee is 80% of the total tour price.
- Cancellation 16–20 days prior to the departure date: the cancellation fee is 90% of the total tour price.
- Cancellation within 15 days prior to the departure date: the cancellation fee is 100% of the total tour price.
- Holiday and Tet tours are tours whose travel dates fall on any public holiday or Tet holiday as prescribed by regulations.
- The cancellation/tour change period is calculated based on working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays/Tet holidays.
- If Customers fail to make payments according to the required schedule and regulations, the case will be treated as a tour cancellation made 15 days prior to the departure date.
Notes: Since this is a group tour with shared bookings, the company will be responsible for assembling enough guests for the scheduled departure. Guests aged 70 to under 75 are required to sign a health declaration. Guests aged 75 and above must provide a medical certificate. Guests aged 80 and above are not accepted. Pregnant guests 5 months or more cannot be accepted for safety reasons. Single room supplement applies upon request. Flight times are subject to change without prior notice. Departure dates may be postponed by 1 to 7 days depending on visa processing and flight availability. The company is not responsible for natural disasters, security incidents, or flight disruptions.
