MAY 24 - June 2, 2026
one of the most remote regions on Earth.
MAY 24 - June 2, 2026
of Tibetan Buddhism and one of the most remote regions on Earth.
In 10 days, we’ll cross China by train and ascend to Tibet along the world’s highest railway. As the landscape shifts from imperial capitals and Buddhist grottoes to desert expanses and vast high plateaus, so does perspective. Some days unfold slowly with the rhythm of the rails, suspended between places. Other days are for stepping into history, sacred mountains and the rarefied air of Lhasa where altitude, silence and scale change the way you see.
In 10 days, we’ll cross China by train and ascend to Tibet along the world’s highest railway. As the landscape shifts from imperial capitals and Buddhist grottoes to desert expanses and vast high plateaus, so does perspective. Some days unfold slowly with the rhythm of the rails, suspended between places. Other days are for stepping into history, sacred mountains and the rarefied air of Lhasa where altitude, silence and scale change the way you see.
6 CITIES
4000 KM
1 night train
8 hotel stays
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10 days
6 cities
4000 km
1 night train8 hotel stays
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May 24 - 2 June 2026€2270€2450
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DAY 1-2
BeijingWe begin in China’s capital, a city of scale, symmetry and power.
Beijing introduces us to imperial history at its most monumental: the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, ceremonial architecture and vast urban rhythm.
These first days are about orientation to the country, to the group and to the journey ahead. -
DAY 3
LuoyangFrom imperial scale to spiritual depth.
In Luoyang, we visit the Longmen Grottoes a UNESCO-listed complex of thousands of Buddhist cave carvings created over several centuries. Entire cliff faces are filled with statues of varying scale, from small niches to monumental Buddhas. -
Day 4-5
Xi’anAncient capital and starting point of the Silk Road.
Here we encounter the Terracotta Army, one of the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries in the world — and walk the preserved city walls.
Optional: Mount Huashan at sunset known for one of the world’s most extreme cliffside trails.
Xi’an marks the transition from dynastic China toward the western frontier. -
Day 6
ZhangyeWe move deeper west into Gansu province.
Zhangye Danxia Geopark, the Rainbow Mountains reveal geological time in layers of color.
The landscape becomes wider, drier, more elemental. -
Day 7
Train to LhasaHighlight of the trip and gateway to the Tibetan Plateau.
In the evening, we board the world’s highest railway, ascending above 5,000 meters.
The train becomes a threshold between regions, climates and cultures. -
Day 8-10
LhasaArrival on the Tibetan Plateau.
Time slows. Air thins.
We visit the Potala Palace and explore Lhasa at an acclimatized pace.
This is less about checking landmarks and more about absorbing scale, altitude and atmosphere.
This year, we’re launching something truly special!
China is still surprisingly underrated as a travel destination and almost no one experiences it like this: crossing the country entirely by rail, from imperial Beijing to the Tibetan Plateau.
From the Great Wall and dynastic capitals to Buddhist cave temples carved into cliffs. From desert provinces to vast high-altitude plains. The scenery shifts outside the window and so does perspective. The train isn’t just transportation here. It’s the thread holding the experience together. And then comes the ascent.
From Xining, we board the world’s highest railway — the Qinghai–Tibet Railway — climbing above 5,000 meters. The train cabins are pressurized, oxygen is supplied onboard, and the landscape gradually opens into the Tibetan Plateau.
This is not a metaphorical transition. You feel it physically.
We arrive in Lhasa at 3,650 meters above sea level, the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism. The air is thinner. The pace changes. The scale is different. Tibet isn’t just another region it’s a shift in atmosphere.
This year, we’re launching something truly special!
China is still surprisingly underrated as a travel destination and almost no one experiences it like this: crossing the country entirely by rail, from imperial Beijing to the Tibetan Plateau.
From the Great Wall and dynastic capitals to Buddhist cave temples carved into cliffs. From desert provinces to vast high-altitude plains. The scenery shifts outside the window and so does perspective. The train isn’t just transportation here. It’s the thread holding the experience together. And then comes the ascent.
From Xining, we board the world’s highest railway — the Qinghai–Tibet Railway — climbing above 5,000 meters. The train cabins are pressurized, oxygen is supplied onboard, and the landscape gradually opens into the Tibetan Plateau.
This is not a metaphorical transition. You feel it physically.
We arrive in Lhasa at 3,650 meters above sea level, the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism. The air is thinner. The pace changes. The scale is different. Tibet isn’t just another region it’s a shift in atmosphere.
- All train tickets4000 km across China by train
Includes 1 night train experience
4 people per compartment (classic coupe style) - Accommodation in all stopover cities9 nights in carefully selected local hotels
Twin rooms included
(single room available on request)
Breakfasts included in stopover cities - CommunityOur team member travels with the group
Full trip support & coordination
Travel together with amazing group of people - Crafted itineraryNot just a route, but carefully designed journey
We matched locations with train schedules, border logistics, and the right travel rhythm, so you can just enjoy the ride. - Tibet travel permitAll foreign travelers need a special permit to enter the region. We take care of the full application process and logistics, it is included in the trip price.
- landmark entriesEntrance tickets to all national parks and key sites on the route including the Great Wall, Longmen Grottoes, Terracotta Army, Zhangye Danxia Geopark and Potala Palace are covered in the tour cost.
EXTRAS
Additional activities in the cities
Single accommodation
Lunches and dinners in the cities
Visas to China if needed
Transfers to / out airport
After the call you will need to make a prepayment for the trip (600 eur) and we will book a place for you!
Contacts: WhatsApp, hello@nomadtrain.co
In order to participate you need to fill in the form. We will contact you and schedule a call. During a call you meet our team member who will make a short intro about the trip and the current visa information.
After the call you will need to make a prepayment for the trip (600 eur) and we will book a place for you!
Contacts: WhatsApp, hello@nomadtrain.co
MAY 24 - June 2, 2026
INN 780433820324