With 448 international flights to 40+ countries, 20+ domestic flights, and 1 scenic train to Lhasa, Beijing is your top gateway to holy Tibet.
Beijing, a city where China’s majestic past and dynamic present converge, is one of the crucial air hubs for global travelers to reach China and further travel to the Tibet Autonomous Region.
In Beijing, you can dive deep into China’s imperial and modern history, with iconic sites like the Forbidden City, Great Wall, and Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, while in Tibet, you’ll step into the mystical world of Tibetan Buddhism, admire the world’s highest peak & serene holy lakes, and find inner peace when interacting with warm & welcoming local Tibetans. The diverse cultural encounters and contrasting landscapes will greatly enrich your travel experience.
Beijing is well-connected to the Tibet Autonomous Region, with 20+ direct flights and 1 scenic train to Lhasa, making it easy to transition to Tibet. If you have enough time and want to maximize your travel experience, you can combine flight and train to reach Tibet.
Whether you are seeking an affordable Beijing Tibet Tour or fully customizable Tibet tours from Beijing and beyond, we’re here to craft the perfect Beijing Tibet itinerary for you.
Check detailed schedules about Beijing to Lhasa flights and trains for 2024/2025
Beijing to Tibet Flight (Lhasa / Nyingchi)
Route | Duration | Frequency |
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Beijing to Lhasa |
4 hrs 20 mins (non-stop flight) |
Over 30+ direct flights per day |
Beijing to Nyingchi |
4 hrs 10 mins (non-stop flight) |
1 to 6 direct flights per day |
The Latest and Detailed Schedules about Beijing to Lhasa Flights
Beijing to Tibet Train (39:43hrs)
Beijing to Lhasa train (Z21) departs daily from Beijing to Lhasa. The train (Z21) departs from Beijing at 19:53 and arrives in Lhasa at 11:36, covering 3,757 km. You will spend 2 nights on board.
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Best Beijing Tibet Small Group Tours for 2024/2025
The small-group Beijing Tibet tours offer you the most budget-friendly way to cover must-see sites along the route. Additionally, the tour promises fixed departure dates and includes domestic flights or train tickets, local transfers, and all necessary travel documents and meals listed in the itinerary. Our expert local guide, skilled local driver, and professional team will ensure you have a lifetime travel experience.
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12 Days Travel from Beijing to Kathmandu across Tibet Plateau, traversing the Beijing-Lhasa Train
Tour Route: Beijing - Xining - Qinghai Tibet Railway - Lhasa - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Gyirong - Kathmandu
"This fantastic tour from Beijing to Kathmandu via the Tibet Plateau includes a scenic train journey to Lhasa and explores various cultural and natural landmarks.
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16 Days Beijing Xian Tibet Everest and Kathmandu Small Group Tour: Exploring Wonders from the Oriental Kingdom’s Capital to best of Mount Everest
Tour Route: Beijing - Xi’an - Xining - Qinghai Tibet Railway - Lhasa - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Gyirong - Kathmandu
"A seamless land exploration spanning across five destinations with nearly 20 of the best world cultural heritage sits in one go.
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17 Days Expedition to the Himalayan Kingdoms: Tibet, Nepal & Bhutan from Beijing
Tour Route: Beijing - Xining - Qinghai Tibet Railway - Lhasa - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Gyirong - Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu - Paro
"Seamlessly includes top-rated attractions from Beijing to Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan, featuring stunning views from the Tibet train and unique Himalayan cultural sites.
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18 Days Ultimate China and Tibet Tour, Starts in Beijing & Ends in Shanghai
Tour Route: Beijing - Xi’an - Xining - Qinghai Tibet Railway - Lhasa - Chongqing - Three Gorges - Yichang - Shanghai
"Explore China's highlights in 18 days, from Beijing and Xi’an to Lhasa, Chongqing's Three Gorges, and bustling Shanghai, with a memorable train journey to Tibet.
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Most Popular Beijing Tibet Tours by Train
Riding the world’s highest train to Tibet offers you a perfect visual appetizer before exploring the sacred Tibet. We will secure your Tibet Travel Permit and train ticket for this epic ride. The scenic Beijing-Tibet train (Z21) departs at 19:53 and arrives in Lhasa at 11:36 after two nights onboard. The best highlights of the Tibet train journey begin from Golmud to Lhasa.
Most Recommended Beijing Tibet Tours by Flight
If you are short on time, flying from Beijing to Tibet offers you the fastest way to reach the imposing Tibetan Plateau since the non-stop flight only takes 4hrs 20min to Lhasa. Alternatively, you may also fly from Beijing to Nyingchi, eastern Tibet at a lower altitude and travel overland from Nyingchi to Lhasa for gradual acclimatization to the elevation and "Swiss-style" scenery.
Beijing Tibet Nepal Tour
Due to the proximity to Nepal, Tibet Automonous Region of China has long been a vital trade hub connecting China with countries in South Asia, making it convenient for you to combine Bejing Tibet tours with extended excrusion to Nepal and beyond. As the largest local Tibet travel agency with offices in Lhasa, Kathmandu and Chengdu, we offer you seamless Gyirong border transfer from Tibet to Nepal, along with local experts, travel permit processing, hotels booking and guided tours in Nepal and even Bhutan, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience.
Why Choose Our Beijing Tibet Tours?
Since overseas travelers can’t directly travel from Beijing to Tibet, choosing a reliable local Tibet travel agency with one-stop tour services from Beijing to Lhasa saves you tons of hassle.
As the largest local Travel travel agency since 1984, we have received 6,515 bookings worldwide in 2024, with many choosing to travel from Beijing to Tibet. We can help you handle all travel permits, secure flights, trains, and hotels, and arrange expert local guides, transfers and much more. So, you can focus on exploring modern Chinese cities and holy Tibet.
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Fully Upgraded Small Group Tours in 2024
As the first and largest local Tibetan tour operator running join-in small group travel itineraries, this year, we have upgraded small group Beijing Tibet Tours with fixed departures for all travelers to travel from Beijing to Tibet including extended tours to Nepal and Bhutan. You can choose small tour costs with other like-minded travelers or easily customize your Beijing Tibet tour to your interests and preferences.
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Secure Tibet Travel Permit and One-stop Tour Arrangement
We can help you apply for a Tibet Travel Permit for free and deliver it to you in Beijing by SF Express or in person and arrange other travel documents, secure train or flight bookings, and local pick-up and transfer, saving you time and effort.
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Local Travel Experts and Local Drivers for Authentic Travel Experience
From your first contact online, an expert travel consultant will offer you personal and prompt travel solutions. Throughout your journey, you will be traveling with our local guide with 20+ years of experience and a seasoned local driver to provide you with in-depth local knowledge and ensure your travel safety.
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Dual Travel Service Managers to Ensure Your Smooth Travel
During your trip, whenever you encounter any issues or need assistance, you can reach your travel agent or email us, our online travel service manager and local travel service manager in Lhasa and the whole team behind will resolve any problems quickly so you can enjoy a trouble-free adventure.
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Get the Best Value of Money for Beijing Tibet Tour
A packaged tour includes everything for less—transfers, accommodation, guide and driver services, and attraction fees. As the first Tibet operator to run Join-in Small Group tours, we offer competitive prices and guaranteed service. Unlike booking separately with different agencies, our package saves you from extra service fees, ensuring consistent, high-standard service from Beijing to Tibet with one payment.
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We Have the Most 5-star Reviews on Tripadvisor
Seeing is believing. On TripAdvisor, our team’s ceaseless efforts and commitment to quality service have earned us the most 5-star reviews, a testament to the exceptional experiences we provide.
Beijing to Tibet Travel FAQs & Travel Tips
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1. What Are the Best Ways to Travel from Beijing to Tibet?
The most popular ways to travel from Beijing to Tibet are by flight and the Qinghai-Tibet railway, also known as the Tibet train. Air China and Tibet Airlines run non-stop flights from Beijing to Lhasa daily and the non-stop flight takes around 4hr20min.
If you don’t just wanna get stuck in the air cabin, and miss out on the stunning Tibetan landscape between Beijing and Lhasa, another great option is to take the Beijing to Lhasa train (Z21) is another alternative, esp. to railfans. Riding on the world’s highest train and slowly itching towards holy Lhasa city on the Tibetan Plateau promises a lifetime experience. BTW, the best highlight of the Tibet train lies between the Golmud and Lhasa sections.
Another great option is that you can balance the travel speed and travel experience by combining both flight and train travel. Let’s say fly/take the bullet train from Beijing to Xining or Xi’an explore the attraction there and later board the Tibet train to Lhasa. In this way, you can maximize your travel experience and see much more than others.
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2. What Travel Documents Are Needed for Beijing Tibet Tours?
For foreign nationals, apart from the Chinese Visa (L Visa for tourists) to enter China's territory, you have to book your guided Tibet tours from a local travel agency like us and rely on us to apply for the Tibet Travel Permit to board the flight and train to Lhasa and send it to your by SF Express or in person. That’s why we offer a free Tibet Permit processing service and a one-stop service like train, flight, and hotel bookings to save you lots of hassles.
If you travel beyond Lhasa in the Tibet Autonomous Region, for certain areas like Everest Base Camp or Mount Kailash, additional permits, like Alien’s Travel Permit, and Military Permit are required. However, no worries! Our local guide will help you handle these travel formalities when needed.
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3. What Are the Best Times of Year for Tibet Tours from Beijing?
Both Beijing and Tibet are perfect all-year-round destinations. However, certain times of the year can be more appealing to different travelers.
April to June and September to October are believed to be the best times for Tibet tours from Beijing. The weather is comfortable for exploring outdoor attractions, and you avoid the extreme heat of Beijing’s summer and the intense cold of Tibet’s winter.
The timing also allows for smooth travel logistics, as roads and passes in Tibet are fully accessible during these periods, and flights between Beijing and Lhasa are frequent and reliable.
By planning your visit during these seasons, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds—Beijing’s vibrant cultural life and historical sites, followed by Tibet’s awe-inspiring Himalayan landscapes and spiritual experiences like EBC tours and Mt. Kailash tours, without weather-related hassles.
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4. How Should I Adapt to the High Altitude If I Fly from Beijing to Lhasa?
Since the plane and Tibet train are both air-sealed with an oxygen supply, after you arrive in Lhasa by flight or train, you need to give your body enough time to adapt to the huge altitude ascent, esp, traveling by flight and high altitude can affect anyone, regardless of your fitness level.
To prepare, it’s essential to rest well before your trip and the last thing you wanna do is catch a cold. Upon your arrival in Lhasa, avoid strenuous activities like yelling, jumping, and running, drink more water to stay hydrated, and don’t roam over Lhasa City on your first day in Lhasa. Instead, sleep at your hotel for a good rest.
You may also consult your health doctor to prescribe altitude sickness tablets in case you need them. Besides, consider spending the next two days in downtown Lhasa to acclimate to the elevation before heading to higher regions.
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5. How to Plan My Tour in Beijing and Tibet Autonomous Region?
You can spend 4 days in Beijing and explore China’s landmarks. On day two, you can visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Jingshan Park to deep dive into the lives of Chinese emperors and their dynasties. On day three, spend one day exploring the Mutianyu section of the Chinese Great Wall, which offers an unforgettable experience with fewer tourists.
On day four, you can stroll through the imperial gardens and enjoy a boat ride on Kunming Lake in the famous Summer Palace and roam over the Hutongs like Guozijian Street, Nanluogu Xiang, etc. to learn more about the locals’ lives and history.
Then, fly to Lhasa. On your arrival date in Lhasa, just have a good rest at your hotel and don’t explore Lhasa city for better acclimatization to the high altitude. You can spend the next two days in Lhasa to cover the iconic Tibetan attractions like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street and explore two of the three great Gelugpa Monasteries in Lhasa, such as Drepung and Sera Monastery (Tibetan monk debate).
You can spend the next two days from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp to admire jaw-dropping Mt. Everest and other highest peaks along the Himalayas or venture into western Tibet to embark on the 3-day trek around holy Mt. Kailash. Covering 1.23 million km², Tibet is so big and the opportunities for adventure are limitless. You may email us to match your interest with the best itineraries in Tibet.
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6. What Kind of Food Can I Expect in Tibet, and Are There Vegetarian Options?
Tibetan cuisine is simple yet hearty, with staples like tsampa (barley flour), yak butter tea, and momo (dumplings). There’s also a good mix of Chinese, Nepali, Indian, and Western dishes available in Lhasa and other tourist areas. Vegetarian options are widely available, especially in Lhasa and major tourist towns. Most restaurants are accustomed to catering to foreign tastes, so you’ll find plenty of choices to suit your dietary needs.
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