Monks, a high-altitude train ride and the Silk Road in Tibet

Dec. 23, 2016 5:30 AM PT

Adventurous travelers can explore the Tibetan Plateau on an 18-day tour offered by Mir Corp. The route will take you to the sacred cities of Tsetang, site of Tibet’s first monastery; Lhasa and its massive Potala Palace; Gyantse and Shigatse.

Participants also ride a high-altitude train from Lhasa to Lanzhou, China. Highlights of the trip include:

—the Silk Road oasis of Dunhuang, China, for a visit to the Mogao Caves and its trove of Buddhist art;

—Turpan, another oasis on the northern Silk Road where wine grapes are irrigated by a 2,000-year-old system; and

—Kashgar and its Sunday market and animal bazaar.

Group size is limited to 16.

Dates: May 12-29, Sept. 22-Oct. 9.

Price: From $6,295 per person, double occupancy, plus $1,860 for internal airfare. Includes shared accommodations, most meals, train tickets, English-speaking tour manager, local guides and entrance fees. International airfare not included.

Info: Mir Corp., (800) 424-7289

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Anne Harnagel

Anne Harnagel was an editor in the Travel section from 2009 to 2021. She has worked at the Los Angeles Times since 1996, with stints in Business and Calendar sections as well as the Los Angeles Times Magazine. Previously, she was managing editor of Home magazine, managing editor/features for the New York Times Syndicate and managing editor for the American Lawyer magazine. She is a native of Los Angeles.

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