The Golmud-Lhasa section of Qinghai-Tibet railway line is 1,142 kilometers long, with 960 kilometers of it sitting at 4,000 meters above sea level. The protection of the fragile ecosystem ...

Planning 2025's travels already, but a bit bored of the usual flying and driving routines? Say hello to slow, romantic travel ...

If you’re coming in (or heading out to) Tibet too, please note that Xining is also connected to Lhasa, Tibet via the Qinghai-Tibet railway or Qingzang railway.

Sprawling over 1,142 kilometers, Qinghai-Tibet Railway which plays a significant role in accelerating the social and economic development of Qinghai Province and Tibet Autonomous Region in China, is ...

As the train passes through the Tibetan Plateau, passengers are treated to incredible views of Qinghai Lake (China’s largest lake), the Kunlun mountain range and the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve.

This is the largest railway project of the 21st century, with many superlatives. Each coach has nora® floor coverings. The Tibet railway links Xining and Lhasa, the capital of Qinghai province, to the ...

However, your journey via train will be a lot longer (from Chengdu, it's more than a daylong trip). If you're willing to endure the long transit time, consider riding the Qinghai-Tibet Railway ...