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Tibet projects mystical thought for many Western travelers. And indeed Tibet never fail to impress. Mountains and landscapes of Tibet are home to an immense diversity of species of rare plants and birds. Tibetan forests are also famous for its huge range of herbs for Chinese medicines. But due to low temperatures and geographical altitudes, access of tourists from China's Tibet region has been very limited until recently. On 1 July 2006 of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, began his passenger service, marking a significant milestone in China's infrastructure construction. This opens a way for adventurous tourists to travel from Beijing to the remote Tibet train with a low budget.

It is estimated that 90% of tourists who use the railroad to reach Lhasa, Tibet. This is an expedition through unique ground clear streams waterfalls, spectacular mountains, and colorful landscapes almost untouched by modern civilization. It would be the dream of urban travelers to experience nature with that overview, delivered and rejuvenating for a true getaway from the hectic city life.

A Dream Comes True Centenary

Since its initial conception in the 1950s, the construction of Qinghai-Tibet Railway, went through a long 50 years to build. The first section of 814 km from Xining, capital of Qinghai Province, to Golmud began operation in 1984. The Golmud-Lhasa section started construction in June 2001. On July 1 2006, the 1,956-kilometer Qinghai-Tibet railway began operation of the entire body. Its 2 inaugural trains, "Qing 1" and "Tibet 2 ", started service from Golmud to Lhasa separately. Chinese President Hu Jintao described the project as an incredible achievement in China and the world's railway construction. This mission was completed also realized a centennial dream of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the pioneer of Chinese democratic revolution.

Deterrence physical

Golmod geographical conditions are particularly difficult to Lhasa. Perennial frozen ground as thick blankets as hard as steel, winter snow and the great height and deter slowed down progress of the project through the many years of running the site. An American, Paul Theroux, prophesied that Kunlun range was a resounding geographical barrier impossible to arrive at Lhasa Railway. However, the opening of Qinghai-Tibet railway, now the world's highest rail ends in Lhasa, Theroux has proven false prophecy.

Key facts Qinghai-Tibet Railway

1. Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the highest in the world.
2. 960 kilometers of its tracks are located 4,000 meters above sea level.
3. The highest point is 5,072 meters above sea level or higher than 200 meters the 2nd highest railway in the Andes of Peru.
4. 550 kms of route running on frozen ground
5. Tanggula Railway Station is the railway station world's highest (5,068 m above sea level)
6. Fenghuoshan tunnel is the world's highest tunnel on frozen soil (4,905 m above sea level)
7. This is the longest plateau railway in the world, stretching 1,956 kilometers from Xining, Qinghai, to Lhasa, Tibet.
8. The Golmud-Lhasa 1,142-kilometer zigzag through the Tanggula and Kunlun ranges.
9. Kunlun Mountain Tunnel is the world's longest tunnel built in the frozen soil plateau (1,686 m)
10. The maximum train speed design of 100 km / h in frozen zones and 120 km / h in areas not frozen.

Environment Friendly

Chinese authorities responded actively to the international call for sustainable development and environmentally friendly. 8% of the total development cost was spent on the conservation of the environment. Recommendations of the Academy of Environmental Protection were taken seriously by the Chinese government before construction. Qinghai-Tibet Railway was credited with the honor of being the first environmentally friendly railway in the world.

Train schedules for Tibet

Tourists can participate in this path rail in several cities in China.

1. At the Beijing West Train Station to Lhasa, the whole journey is 4064 kilometers and has 47 hours and 28 minutes. The entrance fee is RMB389 (USD48) for a hard seat, RMB813 (USD102) for a hard bed and RMB1262 (USD160) for a soft bed. Leave Beijing at 21:30 every night and arrives in Lhasa at 20:58 on the third day. Another train leaves Lhasa for Beijing at 8:00 every morning and arrives at Beijing at 8:00 the third day, via Xian, Lanzhou, Xining, Golmod and Nacku.

2. Chengdu to Lhasa station, the whole journey is 3360 kilometers. The entrance fee is RMB331 for a hard seat, RMB712 a firm bed and RMB1104 (USD140) for a soft bed. Leave Chengdu at 18:18 on odd days and arrives in Lhasa at 18:28 on the third day. Leave Lhasa for Chengdu at 9:05 and arrives in Chengdu at 9:55 the third day, Via Guangyuan, Baoji, Lanzhou, Xining, Golmod and Nacku

3. Chongqing to Lhasa railway station. The whole journey is 3654 kilometers The entrance fee is RMB355 for a hard seat, Hard bed RMB754 and RMB1168 soft bedding. Leave to Chongqing at 19:20 on even days and arrives in Lhasa at 18:28 on the third day. Leave to Lhasa to Chongqing at 09:05 and arrives to Chongqing at 09:55 the third day, Via Guangan, Dazhou, Xian, Baoji, Lanzhou, Xining, Golmod and Nacku.

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