T176 Xining → Beijing West

Arrival and departure at each station. Elapsed time is counted from departure at the first station.

Day tours that pick up at or near the station. Small groups, English-speaking guides.

Xining11:55

Riyue Mountain & Qinghai Lake — the short version 4.3 (6502) · 1 day · $22 from Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake — small group 1 day · $49 from Kumbum Monastery · Laji Pass · Qinghai Lake 4.7 (18687) · 1 day · $60 from

Lanzhou14:43

Lanzhou: the Yellow River through the city 4.7 (3467) · 1 day · $28 from

Beijing West09:38

The Forbidden City with the Treasure Gallery · 3-hour guided walk 4.9 (203706) · Half day · $17 from Mutianyu Great Wall · afternoon departure 5 (7) · Half day + transfer · $44 from

The train gets you there. How many days you need, which area to stay in, when to go and what to eat first — that is all in the guide.