Qinghai Tours: Top 15 Qinghai Tours 2025

We recently took a 6 day tour to Tibet , booking through Asia Odyssey Travel through agent Thalia.

Our itinerary including:
1, flying from Peking to Xining (with one day private tour in Xining)
2, taking overnight train from Xining to Lhasa.
3, Staying in Lhasa for 4 nights visiting several monasteries, palaces and Yamdrok Lake.
4, flying from Lhasa to Chengdu with one day private tour in Chengdu.

The highlights of the tour is the overnight train ride ( around 19 hours) passing snow capped mountains with breath taking scenery. Although we were told by several tours that it was extremely difficult to obtain train tickets, Thalia was able to secure train tickets and Tibet permits for us as promised ( soft sleeper cabin for four) Thalia is the best travel agent I have dealt with so far. We communicated by WhatsApp and paid by PayPal or WeChat. Thalia sent us itinerary first and followed us throughout the whole trip with updated detailed instructions of flight information, airport pick up and tour guide contact information, scenic points on the train ride , and precautions for high altitude sickness. ( there are oxygen and humidifier in Lagani hotel in Lhasa)

When our flight from Lhasa to Chengdu was delayed, Thalia made her best efforts to rebook different flights.

We also had fantastic tours in Chengdu lead by Tina Chen and in Xining by Sally

Thalia is reliable, always replying texts promptly and available even when she was on vacation. Her English is excellent. She is professional , pleasant , optimistic and reassuring.

We definitely will contact her for any future trips to China.

Thalia email Thalia@aisiaodysseytravel.com

We did a 4 night cruise on the Yangtze river as part of our tour. The ship is not as luxurious as the river cruise ships in Europe but was more than fine. Meals were great and staff was terrific. Upon arrival at the ship signs were on the table stating upgraded cabins were available. We had read about this in travel blogs before our trip. Breakfast was a buffet and you selected your dinner choices from an extensive list of options at that time. The staff put on a floor show every night in the main lounge sometimes including some passengers. All in all we had a great time and would recommend this cruise.

Spending 3 relaxing days around the serene beauty of Qinghai Lake and its nearby salt lake was the perfect way to start our Silk Road adventure. Heading to Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Dunhuang added cultural depth with visits to the Mogao Caves, filled with incredible ancient artwork. From scenic views to cultural highlights, this journey was packed with exciting activities and unforgettable moments! Highly recommended Asia Odyssey Travel.