13-Day Chengdu Nyingchi Peach Blossom EBC Xining Train Tour Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu and Check in near Tianfu International Airport
Distance: Short airport hotel transfer | Meals: / | Hotel: Hotel near Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Your journey begins in Chengdu, where you will stay close to the airport before flying into eastern Tibet the next morning.
Morning / Afternoon: Arrive in Chengdu
Arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport according to your own flight schedule. After collecting your luggage, make your way to the nearby hotel and check in.
There is no sightseeing or group activity today. Use the time to rest after your journey and prepare the documents needed for the flight to Nyingchi.
Before going to bed, check that your passport, Tibet Travel Permit and flight information are together in your hand luggage. Your travel consultant will confirm the next morning’s meeting and departure details.
Overnight near Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
TibetTrip Advice:
Keep your passport and Tibet Travel Permit in your hand luggage.
Day 2: Fly from Chengdu to Nyingchi and Visit Mainling Peach Blossom Village
Distance: 2-hour flight, followed by a local drive | Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: Hotel in Nyingchi
Fly directly from Chengdu into the forested valleys of eastern Tibet. Your first visit is a traditional village surrounded by wild peach blossoms and snowy mountains.
Morning: Fly from Chengdu to Nyingchi
Transfer to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and board your flight to Nyingchi Mainling Airport.
As the plane approaches Tibet, the landscape changes quickly. Deep river valleys cut through the mountains, forests cover the lower slopes and snow-covered ridges rise beyond them.
Your local Tibetan guide will meet you after arrival and accompany you throughout the Tibet section of the journey.
Afternoon: Mainling Peach Blossom Village
Drive to a peach blossom village in Mainling County, one of the main spring viewing areas near Nyingchi.
The peach trees here are not planted in neat commercial rows. Many are old trees growing naturally beside Tibetan homes, barley fields and quiet village paths. Their broad branches fill with pale pink flowers each spring.
Walk through the village at an easy pace. When the sky is clear, the blossoms appear against a backdrop of snowy peaks. Local families continue their daily work around the fields, giving the visit a natural village atmosphere rather than the feeling of a landscaped attraction.
After the visit, continue to Nyingchi and check in at your hotel. Nyingchi is lower than Lhasa, making it a gentler place to begin adjusting to the altitude.
Overnight in Nyingchi.
TibetTrip Advice:
Take it easy after arrival and keep a warm jacket close.
Day 3: Nyingchi to Bomi via Tongmai, Guxiang Lake and Bomi Peach Blossom Valley
Distance: 230 km, 5–6 hours | Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: Hotel in Bomi
Follow the G318 Sichuan–Tibet Highway deeper into eastern Tibet. Today combines mountain roads, river valleys, a quiet lake and one of the largest peach blossom areas around Bomi.
Morning: Drive through Tongmai to Guxiang Lake
Leave Nyingchi after breakfast and travel east beside the Parlung Tsangpo River.
The road passes through Tongmai, once known as one of the most difficult sections of the old Sichuan–Tibet Highway. Modern bridges and tunnels have made the journey far more comfortable, but the steep mountain walls and deep river valley still make this an impressive section of the route.
Stop at Guxiang Lake, a peaceful lake surrounded by wetlands, forested hills and small villages. When the water is calm, the mountains and passing clouds create clear reflections on its surface.
Walk near the lake and enjoy the quieter scenery before continuing toward Bomi.
Afternoon: Bomi Peach Blossom Valley
Arrive at Bomi Peach Blossom Valley, where wild peach trees spread across a broad area of farmland, riverbanks and Tibetan settlements.
The blossoms form part of the natural village landscape. Old trees grow beside stone walls, wooden houses and working fields, while high mountain ridges rise behind the valley.
Walk through one of the main blossom villages and take time to photograph the contrast between the soft pink flowers and the rugged mountains around Bomi.
After the visit, continue to your hotel and check in.
Overnight in Bomi.
TibetTrip Advice:
Wear comfortable shoes and respect private farmland while taking photos.
Day 4: Bomi to Midui/Laigu Glacier and Ranwu Lake
Distance: 260–340 km, 7–9 hours | Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: Hotel in Bomi
Today brings some of the wildest scenery in eastern Tibet. Travel from Bomi toward Ranwu for a glacier visit, high mountain valleys and a long alpine lake.
Morning: Midui Glacier or Laigu Glacier
Leave Bomi early and follow the valley east toward Ranwu.
Depending on the road, weather and local access conditions, the group will visit either Midui Glacier or Laigu Glacier.
Midui Glacier lies beyond a forested valley near a Tibetan village. From the main viewing area, you can see the glacier descending between dark mountain slopes, while woodland, farmland and village homes remain visible below. This unusual mix of ice and green scenery makes Midui different from the glaciers of central Tibet.
Laigu Glacier offers a broader and more rugged landscape. Several glaciers surround Laigu Village, feeding small glacial lakes beneath steep mountain walls. Access can be more difficult, so this option is used only when the road and walking conditions are suitable.
Only one glacier will be visited. Your guide will choose the safer and more practical option on the day.
Afternoon: Ranwu Lake
Continue to Ranwu Lake, a long alpine lake surrounded by forests, Tibetan villages and snow-covered peaks.
The lake changes constantly with the weather. Under a clear sky, the water may appear deep blue or turquoise. When clouds gather around the mountains, the surface turns pale silver.
Stop at selected viewpoints and walk near the lakeshore. When the wind is light, the water reflects the surrounding mountain ridges.
After the visit, drive back to Bomi and check in at your hotel.
Overnight in Bomi.
TibetTrip Advice:
The glacier visit depends on road conditions; wear shoes with a good grip.
Day 5: Bomi to Lulang via Galang Lake, Lulang Forest and Lulang International Tourism Town
Distance: 170 km, 4–5 hours | Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: Hotel in Lulang
Leave the peach blossom valleys of Bomi and travel west to Lulang, where dense forests, open meadows and snowy mountains create a softer side of the Tibetan landscape.
Morning: Galang Lake
Begin with a visit to Galang Lake, a small lake set among forested hills and Tibetan villages near Bomi.
The lake feels quieter and more enclosed than Ranwu Lake. Fields and traditional houses sit close to the water, while dark green forest covers the surrounding slopes.
Walk near the lake and take in the village scenery. On a calm morning, the hills, trees and clouds create clear reflections across the water.
Afternoon: Lulang Forest
Return to the G318 Highway and travel west toward Lulang Forest.
As you approach Lulang, the valley becomes wider. Dense spruce forest covers the mountain slopes, while streams, meadows and scattered Tibetan homes fill the lower ground.
Stop at the main forest viewing area for a broad look across the valley. On clear days, snow-covered mountains rise beyond the forest. Mist is also common here and often moves quickly between the hills, revealing and hiding different parts of the landscape.
Continue to Lulang International Tourism Town and check in at your hotel. Staying in Lulang keeps the day comfortable and avoids returning to Nyingchi.
Overnight in Lulang.
TibetTrip Advice:
Lulang is often cool and misty, so keep rain protection nearby.
Day 6: Lulang to Lhasa via Basum Tso and Laru Village Peach Blossom Forest
Distance: 450 km, 7–8 hours | Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: Hotel in Lhasa
Travel from the green valleys of eastern Tibet toward Lhasa. Along the way, stop at a forest-framed alpine lake and one final peach blossom village.
Morning: Basum Tso
Leave Lulang and travel west through the mountains of Nyingchi.
Reach Basum Tso, an alpine lake surrounded by forested slopes and high peaks. Its clear green water gives it a very different character from the open plateau lakes around Lhasa and Shigatse.
Walk near the shore and enjoy views across the lake. Trees grow close to the water, while small villages and monasteries are scattered through the surrounding valleys.
Depending on the local arrangement, the visit may also include the small island or another nearby viewing area.
Afternoon: Laru Village Peach Blossom Forest
Continue to Laru Village, another spring peach blossom area in Gongbo’gyamda County.
The village sits higher than Bomi, so its peach trees often bloom later. This allows the route to follow the spring blossoms as they gradually move into the higher valleys.
Walk past Tibetan homes and fields beneath the flowering trees. The landscape here feels broader and more open than Bomi, with mountain ridges surrounding the village.
After the visit, join the Lhasa–Nyingchi Expressway and continue toward Lhasa. Forests gradually give way to wider and drier plateau scenery.
Arrive in Lhasa and check in at your hotel. Lhasa sits much higher than Lulang and Bomi, so allow your body time to adjust.
Overnight in Lhasa.
TibetTrip Advice:
Rest well after reaching Lhasa and avoid strenuous activity.
Day 7: Lhasa City Tour with Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Distance: 4 km, 0.5 hours | Meals: Breakfast, Tibetan Sweet Tea, Tibetan Welcome Dinner | Hotel: Hotel in Lhasa
Spend the day exploring Lhasa’s most important landmarks. The route moves from the former political centre of Tibet to the spiritual heart of the old city.
Morning: Potala Palace
Begin at the Potala Palace, which rises above Lhasa from Marpo Ri Hill.
Stop first at the front viewing platform for the classic palace panorama. From here, the white and red walls rise in layers above the city.
Enter the palace and follow the stone stairways through the White Palace and Red Palace. Inside, see former living quarters, ceremonial rooms, Buddhist chapels, painted murals and gilded stupa halls.
Your guide will explain how the palace served as both the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and the centre of Tibetan administration.
The climb is steady, but there is no need to rush. Pause when needed and enjoy the views over Lhasa from the upper levels.
Afternoon: Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Continue to Jokhang Temple, the most important pilgrimage temple in Lhasa.
Inside the main hall, pilgrims pray before the revered Jowo Shakyamuni Statue. Butter lamps glow inside the small chapels, while worshippers move through the temple making offerings and prostrations.
Outside, follow the traditional kora around Barkhor Street. This circular route surrounds Jokhang Temple and remains the centre of religious life in old Lhasa.
Walk past prayer wheels, old courtyard houses and shops selling Tibetan handicrafts, incense and religious items.
Authentic Tibetan Cultural Experiences:
Tibetan Sweet Tea Time: Take a relaxing break at a traditional local teahouse. Sit down alongside local residents, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and sip authentic Tibetan sweet tea to experience the true rhythm of daily life in Lhasa.
Traditional Tibetan Costume Photoshoot: Dress up in exquisite, traditional Tibetan attire, complete with authentic hairstyles and makeup. A professional photographer will guide you through the historic alleys of Barkhor Street, capturing stunning memories against the iconic backdrop of red walls and prayer wheels.
Evening: Welcome & Celebration
Tibetan Welcome Dinner: In the evening, gather for a grand welcome feast to celebrate your arrival in Tibet. Savor authentic local delicacies and enjoy warm Tibetan hospitality and festive music.
Overnight in Lhasa.
TibetTrip Notice:
Potala Palace requires advance booking, so today’s sightseeing order may change.
Day 8: Lhasa to Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier
Distance: 360 km, 8 hours | Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: Hotel in Shigatse
Leave Lhasa and begin the overland journey across southern Tibet. Today’s route includes a sacred lake, a roadside glacier and the farming plains around Gyantse.
Morning: Gampala Pass and Yamdrok Lake
Drive out of Lhasa and climb toward Gampala Pass.
From the pass, look down over Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s most important sacred lakes. Its long, narrow arms wind between dry mountain ridges, appearing turquoise, blue or green depending on the sunlight.
Descend from the pass and stop again near the lakeshore. The lower viewpoint brings you closer to the water and the small villages, farmland and grazing animals around it.
The contrast between the bright lake and the bare mountain landscape makes this one of the most memorable sections of the road to Shigatse.
Afternoon: Karola Glacier
Continue to Karola Glacier, which can be viewed without a long hike. Walk through the main viewing area and see the folds of ice and snow rising above the valley.
Continue west across the broad valley to Shigatse and check in at your hotel.
Overnight in Shigatse.
TibetTrip Advice:
Keep your jacket and gloves handy for the high passes.
Day 9: Shigatse to Everest Base Camp via Gyatso La and Gawula Pass
Distance: 340 km, 8 hours | Meals: Breakfast, Tibetan Yak Hotpot | Hotel: EBC Tent Guesthouse or Vienna International Hotel
Today is a day of majestic Himalayan encounters as you journey toward the legendary Everest Base Camp, witnessing Mount Everest four times along the way.
First View: Gyatso La Pass (5,280m)
Your journey begins at Gyatso La Pass, where the first glimpse of Everest appears behind the surrounding peaks.
1. Scenic Wonder: Everest rises like a budding lotus, framed by dramatic highland ridges.
2. Photo Opportunity: Capture your first Himalayan panorama with the world’s highest peak.
Second View: Gawula Pass (5,198m)
Continue into the Mount Everest National Nature Reserve and stop at Gawula Pass.
1. Panoramic Splendor: See the lineup of the five highest Himalayan peaks, with Everest proudly in front.
2. High-Altitude Experience: Stand on the pass and feel the grandeur of the snowy mountains.
Third View: Approaching Everest Base Camp (5,200m)
Drive along the winding zigzag road toward Everest Base Camp, where the peak gradually comes into full view.
1. Unfolding Majesty: Everest’s colossal white pyramid dominates the horizon as you get closer.
2. Immersive Experience: Each turn along the road reveals new perspectives of the northern face.
Fourth View: Sunset at Everest Base Camp
Upon arrival at Everest Base Camp, the peak stands towering before you.
1. Sunset Spectacle: Watch golden sunlight cast a warm glow on Everest’s northern face.
2. Landmarks: Take photos at the 5,200m Base Camp marker and the 8,848m Everest monument.
3. Starlit Sky: At night, the Milky Way illuminates the snow-white summit, creating a truly magical high-altitude moment.
Evening Dining: Authentic Himalayan Feast
After an unforgettable day chasing the highest peaks on Earth, gather for a comforting evening meal.
Tibetan Yak Hotpot: Savor an authentic, steaming Tibetan yak meat hotpot inside the cozy room. It is the perfect, hearty high-altitude meal to keep you warm and replenish your energy on the plateau.
Accommodation Options
Choose your preferred stay based on your comfort level and sightseeing goals for the following morning:
EBC Tent Guesthouse: Double-bed rooms without private shower, public toilet only. Offers the most authentic local experience and allows you to view the magnificent Everest sunrise from up close.
Vienna International Hotel: Offers a much better environment and more comfortable accommodation conditions, though staying here means you will miss the Everest sunrise due to its location.
Upgrading to Rongbuk Hotel: The absolute best hotel for viewing Mount Everest. Upgrading to this hotel requires paying a price difference; prices fluctuate by season, so please consult us for specific rates.
TibetTrip Notice:
Visibility of Mount Everest’s North Face depends on weather conditions; night temperatures are very low and bring warm clothing.
Day 10: Everest Sunrise and Return to Shigatse
Distance: 340 km, 8 hours | Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: Hotel in Shigatse
Wake up early at Everest Base Camp to witness the breathtaking sunrise over Mount Everest (weather permitting). As the first rays of sunlight touch the towering peak, the golden glow illuminates the northern face, creating a magical high-altitude spectacle. After sunrise, descend and return to Shigatse, enjoying the highland landscapes along the way.
Overnight in Shigatse.
TibetTrip Notice:
Everest sunrise is weather-dependent and is available only from EBC Tent Guesthouse or Rongbuk Hotel.
Day 11: Shigatse to Lhasa via Tashilhunpo Monastery
Distance: 280 km, 5 hours | Meals: Breakfast | Hotel: Hotel in Lhasa
Visit the main monastery of Shigatse before returning to Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo River valley.
Morning: Tashilhunpo Monastery
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas and one of the largest active monasteries in Tibet.
Walk through broad courtyards surrounded by red and white monastic buildings. Monks move between prayer halls, while pilgrims make offerings and turn prayer wheels along the outer paths.
Inside the Maitreya Hall, see the towering gilded statue of the Future Buddha. Other halls contain murals, Buddhist statues, scriptures and memorial stupas connected with former Panchen Lamas.
The monastery remains an active religious centre rather than a museum, so daily worship continues around the historic buildings.
Afternoon: Return to Lhasa
Leave Shigatse and follow the Yarlung Tsangpo River east toward Lhasa.
The road passes broad farming valleys, dry mountain slopes and villages built along the river. This return route is more direct than the earlier journey through Yamdrok Lake and Gyantse.
Arrive in Lhasa and check in at your hotel. Prepare your luggage for the following day’s train journey.
Overnight in Lhasa.
TibetTrip Advice:
Photography may be restricted inside some monastery halls.
Day 12: Lhasa to Xining on the Qinghai–Tibet Railway
Distance: 21 hours by train | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Soft sleeper on the Qinghai–Tibet Railway
Leave Lhasa by train and cross the remote northern plateau toward Xining.
Morning: Transfer to Lhasa Railway Station
After breakfast, transfer to Lhasa Railway Station.
Complete the security checks before boarding the Qinghai–Tibet Railway. A soft-sleeper berth is arranged for the overnight journey.
The compartment normally has four berths and may be shared with other passengers. Bedding and hot water are provided onboard.
Afternoon: Qinghai–Tibet Plateau Scenery
As the train travels north, watch the scenery change beyond the window.
Depending on the departure time and daylight, you may see open grasslands, alpine lakes, snow-covered ranges and isolated settlements along the railway.
Wildlife such as Tibetan antelope or wild donkeys may occasionally appear in the distance, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Simple meals and snacks are sold onboard. Bringing some of your own food is still recommended.
Spend the night in your soft-sleeper berth as the train continues across the plateau toward Qinghai.
Overnight on the Qinghai–Tibet Railway.
TibetTrip Advice:
Bring a small overnight bag, snacks and basic toiletries.
Day 13: Arrive in Xining and Fly Back to Chengdu
Distance: Railway station–airport transfer, followed by a domestic flight | Meals: / | Hotel: /
Arrive at Xining Railway Station, transfer directly to Xining Airport and complete the journey with a flight back to Chengdu.
13-Day Chengdu Nyingchi Peach Blossom EBC Xining Train Tour Cost and Date
Chengdu Nyingchi Peach Blossom EBC Xining Train Tour Cost (Based on Travel Time)
| Travel Time / Tour Price |
Mar., Apr. |
|---|---|
| 1 pax | $2150 |
Note: A single room supplement applies to solo travelers who request a private room.
2027 Chengdu Nyingchi Peach Blossom EBC Xining Train Tour Departures and Bookings
| Arrival Date | Booked | Book Now |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 202 | ||
| 2027-03 | $2150 | Book |
| Apr. 202 | ||
| 2027-04 | $2150 | Book |
Chengdu Nyingchi Peach Blossom EBC Xining Train Tour Inclusions:
- 1. Tibet Permits: Tibet Travel Permit
- 2. Transportation: 9-17 seat tourist vehicle
- 3. Accommodation:
10 nights in twin-sharing rooms (4-star standard in Lhasa and Shigatse, 3-star standard in other places);
1 night in EBC Tent Guesthouse (multi-bed sharing) or Vienna International Hotel (4-diamond standard)
Note: All domestic hotel star and diamond ratings listed follow Ctrip’s standard classification. - 4. Meals: Breakfasts in hotel, Tibetan Sweet Tea, Tibetan Welcome Dinner, Tibetan Yak Hotpot at EBC
- 5. Guide: Professional English-speaking local Tibetan guide
- 6. Entrance Tickets: Peach Blossom Villages, Basomtso Lake, Lulang, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Everest Base Camp + Eco-bus, Tashilhunpo Monastery
- 7. Oxygen and Water: 1 bottle of portable oxygen for emergencies; 4L medical oxygen cylinder in the car; 1 bottle of 300ml drinking water per person per day
- 8. Travel Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance, Vehicle seat insurance
- 9. Service Fees: All taxes, fees, and handling charges; reservation fee for visiting Potala Palace; lodging and dining subsidies for guide and driver
- 10. Major Transportation Costs: Airfare from Chengdu to Nyingchi, soft sleeper train from Lhasa to Xining, and flight from Xining to Chengdu.
Chengdu Nyingchi Peach Blossom EBC Xining Train Tour Exclusions:
- 1. Personal Expenses: Laundry, drinks, phone calls, optional activities
- 2. Single Room Supplement (if requested)
- 3. Meals: Lunch and dinner not mentioned in the itinerary
- 4. Tickets: International flight tickets
- 5. Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
- 6. China Visa: Chinese Tourist Visa (L Visa) application fees
- 7. Exceptional Events: Extra charges due to irresistible reasons (e.g., weather, road closures)
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