"Ride the Roof of the World: China's Stunning Train Journeys"

Train Journey What's Special When to Visit Affordability
Qinghai-Tibet Railway The highest railway in the world, offering stunning views of the Tibetan Plateau, snow-capped mountains, and vast grasslands. May to October, when the weather is milder and the scenery is at its best. Prices vary depending on the class of ticket, but generally affordable.
Xining to Golmud Train Traverses the Kunlun Mountains and offers breathtaking views of the Qarhan Salt Lake. May to October, when the weather is milder and the scenery is at its best. Prices vary depending on the class of ticket, but generally affordable.
Xining to Zhangye Train Passes through the Hexi Corridor, a narrow strip of land between the Qilian Mountains and the Gobi Desert, and offers views of the colorful Danxia Landform. May to October, when the weather is milder and the scenery is at its best. Prices vary depending on the class of ticket, but generally affordable.