Lhasa Travel Forum

Tibet route to Kyrgyzstan via Xinjiang?

I am planning a Tibet trip in late June/early July, and afterwards, (depending on what kind of Chinese visa I get in Kathmandu, or Lhasa), I'd like to continue into China proper, and visit Xinjiang, and maybe even Qinghai.

My question is what kind of transport is there from Lhasa to Xinjiang? What's the website for the Chinese train that goes from Lhasa north? Does it stop in Urumuqi, or do I have to backtrack through Xining?

Another question is what route do I take to enter Kyrgystan (from China)? I choose Kyrgyz because Canadians get visa on arrival. I am also interested in entering Kazakhstan from China, but then I need to pre-arrange a visa, but where in that part of Western China, I don't know.

Tajikistan also borders Xinjiang, but I am not sure if foriegners are allowed to cross here?

No direct routes from Tibet Autonomous Region to Xinjiang province. Best way would be to take train Lhasa -- Xining, then you could connect by bus (via Huatugou) to the South Silk Road -- note that this is a rather off-the-beaten-path route that might not suit most travellers. Or, take train Lhasa -- Lanzhou, then another train Lanzhou -- Urumqi.