Z21 Beijing West → Lhasa

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.

Beijing West19:48

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

Lanzhou12:19

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

Xining15:02

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

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.