Chongqing Tibet Tour

Frequently Asked Questions about Chongqing Tibet Tour

• How to travel to Tibet from Chongqing?

  Getting to Tibet from Chongqing can be done by either flight or train, or a combination of both if you wish. Direct flights to Lhasa from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport run ten times a day, and are offered by such airlines as Tibet Airlines, Southern Airlines, and Air China, among others. Flights generally take around three hours to reach Lhasa.

  Trains also run direct from Chongqing to Lhasa, as the city municipality is one of the seven gateway cities to Tibet. Trains depart every other day for Lhasa, with one train departing on each departure day at around 21:56 pm. The Chongqing to Lhasa trains take around 34 hours to reach the Lhasa Railway Station, and have a choice of soft sleeper tickets, hard sleeper tickets, and hard seat tickets.

  The alternative to a direct train to Lhasa is to take a train or flight to Xining in Qinghai Province, and then get the train to Lhasa from there. The trains to Tibet from Xining run daily and carry more passengers than any of the other trains to Tibet. And with a shorter travel time of around 21.5 hours, this is often a preferable way of shortening the overall travel time to Lhasa.

• Is it convenient to get to Chongqing from my country?

  Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is one of the main airline hubs in Southwest China, and sees more than 40 million passengers a year pass through its gates. The airport has inbound flights from across Asia and the Middle East, as well as from more distant international locations as Budapest in Hungary, Paris in France, Rome in Italy, several airports in the United States, and Australia.

  With 158 total departure locations around the world, including most of the main locations in Asia, having direct flights to Chongqing, there is always an easy and simple route to the city from outside Asia. And while this may involve a connecting flight, they are cheap throughout Asia for many economy travelers, and easy to book to connect with your flight from your home or resident country.

• What are the top experiences to expect in Chongqing?

  Chongqing is one of the top destinations in China. Aside from being one end of the famous Yangtze River Cruises, which can take you through the breathtaking Three Gorges, this municipality also includes the Wulong Karst Geological Park, located along the Wu River to the southwest of the city. Filled with natural wonders, the park boasts streams, caves, gorges, and unique karst limestone formations.

  And the People’s Liberation Monument, built in 1945 following the end of WWII stands more than 90 feet above the heart of the city. For those looking to unwind, savoring authentic Chongqing hotpot and soaking in the Ronghui Hot Springs are excellent ways to relax and recharge.

• When is the best time to visit Chongqing and Tibet?

  March to May and October to November are the best times for a combined tour of Chongqing and Tibet. Chongqing is renowned as the Capital of Fog, and most of the muggy and humid summer monsoon days are found to be rather foggy, as well as being hot and very wet from the rains.

  Spring and autumn can still be a little chilly in the early spring and late autumn, and sweaters are advised. But with generally clear days and none of the summer heat, they are comfortable times to visit. And with the winters being mild and pleasant, with lows that reach down only to around 5 degrees in January, the winter months from December to February are a good time for a budget trip to Chongqing and Tibet.

• How to get the required Travel Permits for a Chongqing Tibet Tour?

  First, you need to obtain a Chinese visa on your own with a valid passport. If you are from visa-free countries like Australia, New Zealand, France, or Germany, you can currently enter China without a visa.

  Then, to enter Tibet, you must contact a local travel agency like us, which will assist you in obtaining the required Tibet Travel Permit. Individual applications for this permit are not allowed, and independent travel in Tibet is also restricted.

  To make it simple, just book your Chongqing Tibet tour with us and send us copies of your passport and Chinese visa. We will handle the Tibet Travel Permit application and send it to you once issued. You can then use the permit to board your train or flight from Chongqing to Tibet.

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