1. Could you please give me some information on train conditions?
Trains to Tibet are specially equipped for highland traveling. Each car is equipped with an oxygen-supply system to maintain the air pressure at a suitable level. Each seat will be equipped with an oxygen mask which can be used by individual passengers if needed.
All railway cars are equipped with double-layer glass which is covered with anti-ultraviolet radiation film. Trains from all destinations including Beijing, Chengdu and elsewhere will be fitted with the equipment to ensure oxygen supply in Golmud.
2. Can the staffs on the train speak some English?
Yes, unlike staffs on trains on other routes, whose English is very limited, staff on trains running on the Qinghai-Tibet railway can all speak some English. Simple communication is ok.
3 .Where can I take a train to Lhasa?
There are currently five train services to Lhasa from Beijing, Xining/Lanzhou and Chongqing/Chengdu, Guangzhou and Shanghai.
4 .Where the train will depart from in Beijing? How long is the train journey from Beijing to Lhasa?
The train will depart from the Beijing West Railway Station and the journey takes about 48 hours.
5 .Is it easy to purchase a train ticket to Lhasa now?
The popularity of train travel to Tibet has resulted in the huge demand for train tickets among visitors. It’s very difficult for individual travelers to get a ticket on their own. Reliable travel agencies can not guarantee successful booking.
6 .How long in advance can I purchase train ticket to Lhasa?
Train tickets to Lhasa begin to sell 10 days in advance.
7 .I have heard that there are nine scenery-view platforms along the way. What are they and how long does each place stay?
There are 45 stations along the 1972 km long Qinghai-Tibet railway from Xining to Lhasa and every station has unique scenery. To provide travelers better opportunity to enjoy the stunningly beautiful scenery on that way, scenery viewing platforms have been set up at nine stations. These includes: Yuzhu Peak Station, Chumaer River. Tuotuo river, Buqiangge, Tanggula Mountain, Lake Namtso, Nagqu, Damshung, Yambajan. The train will stay for around 15 minutes in each station.
