Tibet Journey Across The Roof Of The World

Qinghai tibet section of the railway is the world s highest and longest.

Tibet journey across the roof of the world. Train journey across the roof of the world 11 days 10 nights. For most mount everest is the scenic highlight and the potala palace in lhasa is probably the cultural highpoint and focus. Ride with us on an amazing motorcycle journey across the roof of the world. This unusual journey begins at xining the capital of the qinghai province and leads us across the high tibetan plateau to lhasa the heart and soul of tibet.

Tibet is metaphorically described as the roof of the world for it is the highest region on earth. Experience an epic journey across the roof of the world and explore the himalayan kingdom of tibet one of the most iconic nations in asia. Across the roads and over the streams in tibet you will see the magnificent sunrise in the city of the sun breathe in and out the pure smell of nature and pink cheeked children will sing folk songs and prayers for you. Travelling from nepal to tibet and onto bhutan our journey across the roof of the world visits the region s remote mountain monasteries ancient temples and sacred stupas.

Luxury trains are being built for the new track. But when the new qinghai tibet railway opens this 800km long line will be the penultimate leg on the 48 hour journey from beijing to lhasa. Cgtn s journey into tibet 2020 officially kicked off on august 19 this year. Tibet and nepal offer adventure motorbike riders a fantastic experience both cultural and scenic.

However what will always stand out for me was the incredible journey across the roof of the world to tibet. The history of tibet is more clearly recorded since the 7th century. Despite my short stay the relaxed pace and unique appearance of tibet a striking contrast to the busy cities and rapid pace of china. Travelling through a changing natural landscape of snow capped mountains and crystal clear lakes low lying pastoral valleys and deep swathes of forest.

A truly unforgettable rail experience that was incomparable to many i have taken. About tibet a plateau region north of the himalayas it is an autonomous region of china. Tibet is blessed with rich culture and traditional heritage. Get ready to go.

24 tibet pictures a journey to everest chinese new year or spring festival as it is known locally has always been a great opportunity to travel. Going into tibet is not a myth in modern times.