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As we all know, China is a country with a long history and vast territory. Beijing, also called Peking, is the capital of China and one of the great ancient capitals that posses the largest number of world cultural heritages. This ancient land has nurtured a splendid Peking culture and many historical sites like the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven Park, Badaling, and the Summer Palace. In this city, you can feel the allure of China’s rich history and the collision of ancient and modern life.
The Forbidden City
Tibet, renowned as the last pure land in the world, is the biggest autonomous region in China. Its vast land creates complex topography and diverse landforms, such as lakes, plateau, wetland, grassland, snow-capped mountain, forest, glacier, etc. If you want to explore the unique natural scenery of China, Tibet is the best choice. For travelers, traveling is the best way for them to get to know more people, experience and understand their culture, and view its beautiful natural scenery. And for travelers who travel to China, Beijing Tibet tour can allow tourists to witness the sharp contrast of two different cultures and nature.
The Potala Palace
However, the distance between Tibet and Beijing is around 3216km, which nearly across the whole of China. Long-distance and a great gap in culture and environment make this trip harder than travelers think. To help travelers easily plan a tour from Beijing to Tibet, we collect some useful and practical travel information such as the most recommended things to do, needed documents, transportation, itinerary, etc.
Part 1. How Long Should be OK to Travel from Beijing to Tibet?
Part 2. How to Get to Lhasa from Beijing?
Part 3. How Do I Apply for a Tibet Travel Permit?
Part 4. What to Do in Beijing (see & eat)
Part 5. Most Classic Beijing to Tibet Itinerary
If you want to get an in-depth look at the popular attractions in Beijing and Tibet, you need to spend at least 12 days, among which you can use 2 full days to finish the to-do-lists in Beijing, 1 day to explore the central area of Beijing, including Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, and 1 full day to hike the world famous heritage sites Mutianyu Great Wall. If time allows, you can spend some time exploring the Hutong culture of Beijing. During the night, you can pay a short visit to the Water Cube to see the gorgeous and beautiful light show.
After visiting Beijing, you can take the train or flight to Lhasa. After arrival at Lhasa, it is advisable to spend 8 days to finish your Tibet tour. Scenic spots of Tibet scatter in this plateau like stars and distance between spots is long, so you may spend much more time on the transportation.
Detailed Guide on How to Get to Lhasa by train >
Tourists can get to Lhasa directly by flight or train. Beijing operates a large number of international and domestic flights. For international tourists planning to go to Tibet, they can fly to Beijing from their own country and then fly to Lhasa from Beijing directly. Compared with train, flight can save you much time on the way, and leave you more time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tibet and Beijing.
Flight - At present, there are 2 direct flights per day between Beijing and Lhasa, including one nonstop flight and one flight with a stopover in Chengdu. It takes about 4 hours for a nonstop flight, and the price of air tickets is about 516 USD. Travelers can take flight from Beijing Capital International Airport in Siwei Road, Capital Airport, Beijing, China, approximately 35km away from the center of Beijing. You can get to the airport by subway, or use our private transfer service.
Also Read: Flights to Tibet from Main Chinese Gateway Cities/Kathmandu >
Train - This is another way for tourists to travel to Lhasa from Beijing. The train from Beijing to Lhasa is equipped with air-conditioning and oxygen supply systems. The window has UV filters. The average speed of the train is 120 - 160km/hr. Along the way, tourists can enjoy the spectacular scenery on Qinghai-Tibet plateau.
Also Read: Beijing to Lhasa Train Fare & Schedule >
Travelers can apply for Tibet Travel Permit by contacting a reliable local travel agency. Budget Tibet Tour is what you need. It is a professional local agency that has planed many worry-free Tibet tours for our foreign clients. With our help, you will get the Tibet Visa and other necessary permits fast and easily. The following are some required documents for applying for Tibet Travel Permit you need to provide to us:
● Your scan copy/fax of Chinese Visa and passport.
● Your detailed address (maybe hotel location) to receive your Tiget Visa.
Note: To avoid any delay in your travel plan, you need to provide these documents to us at least 20 days in advance for applying.
To help travelers plan a perfect Beijing vocation and explore the real-life of Beijing, we collect some of the best things to do, and outstanding attractions where you can learn about Chinese culture and history. Additionally, we also selected the most recommended and classic itinerary from Beijing to Tibet in part 5.
The Temple of Heaven
The classic itinerary we recommend will not only allow travelers to visit the famous Great Wall, Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace, a series of world heritages, but also will let travelers explore the particular Hutong to learn the folk culture of Beijing city. While in Lhasa, you will discover the mysterious and spiritual realm of Tibet plateau by visiting the prestigious Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera and Drepung Monastery, and Barkhor Street.
The Great Wall
Day 1. Arrive in Beijing
Day 2. Beijing Sightseeing: Ming Tombs, Tian’anmen Square
Day 3. Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutong (if time allows)
Day 4. hike the world-famous heritage sites - Great Wall at Badaling,
Day 5. Fly to Lhasa from Beijing, arrive in Lhasa
Day 6. Lhasa Sightseeing: the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street
Day 7. Lhasa Sightseeing: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
Day 8. Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse: Yamdrok Lake, Pelchor Monastery
Day 9. Shigatse - Rongbuk Monastery
Day 10. Rongbuk Monastery - EBC - Shigatse
Day 11. Shigatse to Lhasa
Day 12. Depart from Lhasa
