Lhasa to Xining China

Our morning train back to Xining allowed us to spy missed views while asleep during our entry journey.
Time to explore a little more of this ‘small’ town of 1.5 million of which 60% are Muslim.
All credit to the Chinese rail system; efficient as a Swiss clock. Train stations are like modern airline terminals, and we use our passports as tickets. Timetables maintained to the minute, meaning six minutes to board/disembark. McCoubreys alone in four-berth cabins so plenty of room to spread our clutter. Trains clean and comfortable, with continuous hot water available to make tea/soup/noodles, electricity outlets and often free Wi-FI. Highly recommend Chinese rail travel which now covers much of Asia.Read more