Taking Worlds Highest 40 Hours Train to Lhasa, Tibet

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[@cyc20976]

I love how the chinese passengers leave you to your filming without bothering you, but still approachable when you reach out. I travelled on these green trains in china once on a hardseat aswell as a sleeper cabin, travelling the country ranging from 8 hours to 27 hours straight, and I did noticed its a very social happening in these trains, people talking to random strangers, eating, playing music, sitting in the hallway, doing their things, its very lively, almost like a community on a train :-) Great video, I admire your outgoing personality, good work!

[@hz240]

Travelling by train is the most scenic experience and allows time for the body to acclimatize to higher altitude unlike flying into Lhasa airport. Wise choice to pay for a sleeper cabin. What a fascinating journey to the Tibetan plateau.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Traveling by train to acclimate to Lhasa’s high altitude only helps a little.

[@hz240]

A few overnight stops during ascent may help offset altitude sickness. Try Rhodiola.

[@ren022redfox]

Thank you for sharing the video. It brings my memory in China back vividly. I miss the green train and the atmosphere of temporary travel community. It was very normal to chat and play card games with strangers to kill the time and even sharing food with each other.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Yes 2004 was the first time I took a train in China. So many great memories 🧡 Relived those moments.

[@telucylu9348]

It's an amazing thing when you come from one of the lowest altitude places to the highest altitude place on this planet

[@yaqiwang5242]

I took a green train to Kunming from Beijing long ago. It was a very relaxing journey. As others said, you are brave and cool! Take care.

[@crymeariver7945]

I need to learn confidence from you how to approach random strangers just like that 😂 you’re so cool

[@tupolevi]

My 2cents advice - only do this in China or some countries with heavy Confucian influence if you really want to try that. With that, it is still not 100% safe!

[@crymeariver7945]

@@tupolevi Oh yeah definitely, I agree with you. I'm from East Europe so I noticed it's also a little bit more common to do this here in comparison to West European countries where (from my experiences) being more extroverted, bolder with people makes you seem to be more... suspicious perhaps ? Well that's how I could describe it. So yeah, I totally get what you mean, hopefully I'll be able to show more of my personaliy in China as it seems like people are more open about these things.

[@unitedsnakes3081]

@@crymeariver7945 他想说的是，子曰的“有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎”。 可能是受这个影响，所以中国人普遍对远方来的朋友都很友善，都会说出门在外，不容易。 别的国家人民也是同样有欢迎外国朋友的人们。有次，我从巴西 回国，打车去机场的路上，当地的哥听说我是中国人，他很高兴打电话给他老婆，还用手机翻译不停的和我聊天，弄得我好囧。我不是一个很外向的人，不喜欢和陌生人用双方都不熟悉的语言，聊一些主观的事情，但是那哥们也不知道高兴啥。

[@benthekeeshond545]

You don't want to do that. That is dangerous. Everywhere you go, there are bad people and there are crazy cold-blooded murderers. Remember the former Soviet Union infested by KGB agents, one of the safest places on earth if you are not involved politically. They caught a serial killer after more than 200 random killings. I still can remember one Russian who remarked crazy people are non-productive but very cunning.

[@crymeariver7945]

@@benthekeeshond545 that was very unnecessary.

[@judee5864]

Great video, great vibes. No matter what, no matter where, make the most every situation 🤩

[@longyou8254]

How brave,makes so many friends in new place in different language, you so great 👍

[@minimalisticapprentice2288]

Girl, you’re full of fun and adventure 🤣🤣😂😂

[@dugang139]

China is really gorgeous. I am fed up with the lies of the Western mainstream media. This is the real Tibet. I heard that there are very few green trains in China, and these green trains are mainly provided as substitute for people with lower incomes.

[@mrchow489]

Thank u for debunking the anti China propaganda

[@1proudytfan]

You're the coolest. You prayed for no kids but ended up with three strange men

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

They were so kind. They invited me for dinner, shared drinks to me and others, etc.

[@xingzhao9276]

I really like your energy, take good care of yourself, and have fun in Tibet! Looking forward to more good videos!

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Thaaanks for the sweet words 🥰

[@fmchen4533]

damn. I love you energy and your social skills.

[@user-gt3wz8ly4o]

Oops, it must be one of the coolest things you have ever done.👍

[@xiaowch]

These trains are intentionally painted with green color to protect natural lives (looks more like the environment and not to scare the animals I guess), especially in the Qinghai and Tibet plateau area as the trains come across the natural reserve area. The high-speed Fuxing trains can be painted with different colors since they run on viaducts.

[@mikebo3775]

jorney in China is super safe, go anywhere you want and talk to anyone who willing to talk, safe safe safe!

[@MuhammadRizwan-nz4bv]

I was thinking that people only don't know my country but after watching this video I'm pleased now

[@yinsange_ganhuoji]

because in china there is one province name as HENAN, which listens similar to your country name,,,, so the chinese guys confused,,,,i think +

[@进超王]

really hope i can travell to lhasa one day

[@karma-jkarma_j166]

Taking the green train to Lhasa is the best trip in the world. To be honest, China has protected this sacred place very well

[@riiao2540]

Mooie video! I hope you are having a great time in the new year and I hope to see you soon

[@riiao2540]

Mooie fijn 2021

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Okay mom, you have posted enough comments on this video lol

[@alfredyap14]

Hey Nayomie, didn’t know you are a dutch! Had always thought you are an overseas Chinese like American or something… Anyway you are amazingly brave to do this Tibet ride by yourself! I am sure you will have a great time. I love Tibet. I was there 8 years ago. Lasah Tibet is mystical and I felt a sense of Enlightenment… tell us how you felt.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Hi Alfred, I was born and raised in the Netherlands but my Chinese family is from Chengdu/Beijing. Ugh, I love the pureness, holiness, the inviting atmosphere, blue skies, and so much more! One day I'll go back to Tibet just chilling on a mountain with my yaks drinking butter tea all day long :)

[@alfredyap14]

@@NayomiqueOfficial hey Nayomie, didn’t expect such a prompt reply! Many thanks! Glad you love it too! Yes indeed the sky is so blue, clear and fresh. Me too, I would like to get back there again.

[@no1ycxie]

At the station, on the opposite of the slow green train is the fastest green train.

[@georget70]

Your videos are informative and hilarious. Keep them coming!

[@uss888999]

Adventurous Once in a Lifetime Train ride. Wow ! I want to do it too. 👏 👏

[@nymanson1118]

You are very smart to choose the train, 5 years ago I went to Tibet by plane, because of the pressure my body can not adapt, the train will give you time to get used to pressure 😄

[@ronchow2010]

I love to take this train to Lhasa. Lucky you!

[@stephenc6955]

Looking forward to the rest of the trip.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Two more Tibet videos coming

[@stvdmc2011]

Great video, would love to take such a train on our next trip to china

[@johnbeaver3911]

The green train is the old relatively slow train in China, while it is much cheaper than the express railway train.

[@Ariel-xm7vk]

40 hours' green train! my god! You're so brave,the last time I took the green train was 7 years ago, and the longest journey was just 16 hours,which almost made me crazy. Maybe I'm a pepperbox.

[@dianefleming9765]

I'm going on this train in may so your video was super interesting. Thank you.

[@chriswang6180]

The other green train behind you in the Beijing railway station is the high speed rail to Tibet. Maybe try that one next time!

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Yes 🙌🏾. I really wanna go back to Tibet, I loved every minute of it 🥺

[@wx365]

Isn't it better to take a slower train, so your body has more time to adjust to high altitude and low oxygen? I read it somewhere, don't know if it is true.

[@chriswang6180]

@@wx365 The new HSR is also designed for Tibet, it's sealed with oxygen supply and it slowly changes the oxygen level during the trip. Anyway, taking a train to Tibet is better than flying.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Apparently taking the slow train only helps a little to get used to the low oxygen. It's better to stay 1 - 2 days in Xining if you're really afraid to get sickness altitude. Some of my family members have visited Tibet many times and they gave me three tips. 1. Mindset is most important. Think good = feel good. Think bad = feel bad. Be mentally and physically prepared and be in a happy, positive mood. 2. Don't use any oxygen masks or supplies, otherwise you'll never get used to it. 3. Buy 葡萄糖 (drinkable glucose) at the pharmacy, drink that in case you don't feel well They've also advised me to not drink alcohol, not talk too much and walk slowly but I was too hyped up and didnt do this at all haha

[@kevinho8637]

remind me of the 40 hours hard seat train to university years ago. Admire your courage

[@spehropefhany]

I remember from travelling hard class sleeper (6 shared and open) and hard class seat the people are more friendly, offering food etc. Soft class nobody is usually very friendly. Looks like fun. I'm old enough to have gone 40 hours on a steam train fueled by coal. Not many foreigners in those days, so people stared more, but friendly.

[@riiao2540]

Mooie fijn 2021 is a great mooi cadeau gift for mothers

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Love you 🥰

[@TAIWANPARTOFCHINA]

BEAUTIFUL TIBET 😍

[@pauldirac3203]

I always thought the train is from Qinhai to Lhasa. Never new it is from Beijing to Lhasa

[@dapengxiong]

Great video! Looking forward to sharing your experience in Lhasa.

[@JamesandKeli]

Wow! You had so much fun on the train! It's great you are so outgoing and can meet random people so easily.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

You should also go!

[@martym2859]

Wow, so jealous! Looking forward seeing you soon again!

[@viking3408]

awww , i miss all of this , it's always good to travel alone

[@JunyuanSuo]

can't wait for new episodes coming out.

[@veritasfx]

Wa, there's still green train. Missed it.

[@AllanEland]

Great video. Loved it. Train to Lhasa is on top of my list of travel destinations. Thank you! 👍

[@user-jj7dc2lw5w]

Cool 👍

[@7590548]

Do you need to get a permit first before you can travel to Lhasa?

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Yes in Chengdu there are a lot of travel agencies who can help out foreigners :)

[@wuhui]

That's a memorable experience ☺️. I wish in my lifetime to do such a trainride to exotic places. I hope to do a Beijing Moscow train someday. But I have crippling anxiety ,☹️

[@jennyohara4011]

Keep up the great work Nayomie

[@johangunaputra7270]

Lhasa one of the best traveling in china..many tourist amazing this area...wonderfull

[@rickr9435]

omg, your social skill is awesome!

[@sirgarence]

I did this trip back in early 2007, took the soft sleeper option. Spent a lot of time in the dining car eating chilli chicken and watching the world go by. I remember by the end of the trip, the carpet in the corridors was sodden from of all the other passengers' tea and noodle spills.

[@rahuladduri6562]

love those people company....

[@dariomendoza1518]

40 hours wow!!! It sounds Cool!!

[@bahulabajpai]

wow 😍 great video! I also want to travel by train in China now. ✨

[@sayaandyangsaya2756]

Hope I can trip to Lhasa by train in the future.

[@gerejigme1000]

Beautiful video And you speak good Chinese wow. And u look Asia girl ha Tashi delek. བཀྲ་ཤིས་བདེ་ལགས ་་✌️👍

[@tonysofla]

What about the highspeed option 160 km/h, Passengers can travel from Tibet's capital, Lhasa, to the city of Nyingchi in three and a half hours.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

I specifically took this 40 hours train for the whole experience

[@futureslabpcl3937]

l love u,so ture,so cool,so good

[@Crom21]

going to lhasa.

[@syedsajid697]

Love you from USA NY Long Island

[@yalilu7804]

Amazing video. I am planning to go to Lhasa soon and hope I enjoy the trip like you did.

[@进超王]

u r so brave

[@Dilkachor5360]

"Please not a family with kids "😂😂. I can understand that fear mam 😂😂😂. Amazing informative video 🔥🔥

[@overlordborn6131]

At that high altitude don't you need oxygen mask because oxygen level is quite low on high altitude.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

I didn’t had any symptoms of sickness altitude. Some of my family members visit Tibet quite often so they gave me some useful tips on how to prevent it 😊

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

One of the things you should NOT do is use those portable oxygen masks/concentrators, you’ll not get used to the high altitude. You can buy 葡萄糖 at the pharmacy and drink that in case you don’t feel well.

[@overlordborn6131]

@@NayomiqueOfficial That sounds like a better solution than those heavy portable oxygen cylinder 👍

[@jnusslein6301]

Beautiful place

[@user-rd7yf9ob7g]

cool

[@forlantle3182]

expecting your later video, 加油

[@user-ws3db1jw3x]

我听说到拉萨的高铁已经通车了。

[@chjin1796]

那是西藏内部的，没有连接外部的

[@ranaido1434]

amazing china 🇨🇳❤️🌹🙏

[@dokingjonson6173]

Amazing experience.

[@nicholasutopia]

have fun and enjoy your lovely trip ;)

[@terapatrick888]

Stay safe .. love your content

[@johnniewalker7628]

Wife and I were dreaming of a HSR trip in China before the pandemic. Guess we will wait a few more years. Will you be flying back to Beijing?

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

Flew back to Chengdu

[@nagesh1564]

Despite Tibetan are old fashioned and very traditional nature How could these people able to developed barren and difficult Tibetan plateau to good roads bridges trains and modern facilities

[@cyc20976]

China helped them

[@humgarchaun]

thank you！i like watching these kinds of real life videos 👍

[@chenghe9934]

Lol. Welcome to Tibet. But I will definitely to take green train to go to there. Hahaha

[@alexng5056]

A female traveling alone.

[@Thinkofwhat]

Wondering if they have private cabin and bathroom….?

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

No 😂

[@heesingsia4634]

@@NayomiqueOfficial Can you not just buy up the whole cabin by yourself? I know you can do that in Thailand.

[@weekok5272]

nice

[@NS55-q2d]

Love u dear..i'm your new subscriber

[@riiao2540]

With best wishes

[@tashilhamo9807]

leuk vidoe Dank je wel en veel plezier in Lhasa!🌺

[@liliu4254]

have a good trip!

[@suju766]

are you traveling from bejing

[@user-ws3db1jw3x]

带小白帽的是回族人。

[@yanchan9711]

穆斯林真的是遍地都是啊

[@ermagreen2748]

I love your video, love it 😊

[@zl7491]

Lovely

[@Roydaboi]

Love your videos 👍🏾

[@cassidygan159]

How did you manage to travel to Tibet without going through the agent with dediicated tour package? How is that possible? Please share if you will. Thanks.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

There are travel agencies who can help you out ;) you can choose to take the train or by ✈️

[@chaozi6688]

坐火车去拉萨的好处是很少出现高反，慢慢适应

[@user-ce6el8tt6e]

你这里的音乐叫什么名字？

[@bigbig337]

Do you need a permit to travel to Tibet as a foreigner?

[@slynda4926]

I just started to watch yr video n was greeted with 'f- --' word n freaking words...must you??😮

[@falconfrank548]

how did you apply for a speical permit to Tibet?was it a must ?

[@台灣貂]

是必须的。在成都有很多旅行社可以办。非常简单。防止境外恐怖分子。

[@7590548]

Also I know this is gross but I have to ask. What if one of your room mates fart.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

That’s why I drunk, I didn’t noticed anything during those nights :)

[@mitchkan4948]

Just wondering if any of your room mates snore as l notice some older guys around.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

@@mitchkan4948 oh my!!!!! Those 2 guys snored a lot!! Terrible and I forgot my earplugs

[@wangjianwei168]

被子里放屁你闻不到😜

[@mitchkan4948]

@@NayomiqueOfficial lol 😂

[@leiyue1411]

I took a train from Shanghai to Lhasa in 2008. It was a 49 hours long ride.

[@ALWH1314]

Time flies when you have enough alcohol.

[@engchoontan8483]

Those who need to dilute their brains due to covid19 vaccinations or whatever medical reasons can take this route to get controlled amounts of water brain altitude sickness before returning (quick desend). Quick up, quick down effect similar to flying direct to Lhasa and stay for a few days. Plan amount of dilution and bring your own private nurse.

[@troutstalker4744]

Curious, is there an option to be in a all female cabin or all cabins are mix M n F.

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

I don’t know, I haven’t asked.

[@shaozhihao]

没有女性车厢。但是谁胆敢在对中国对女性不敬，中国人会弄死他。

[@HARBHEJ]

Did you get any altitude sickness?

[@NayomiqueOfficial]

No, i felt pretty good and no sickness or symptoms at all 🤣

[@HARBHEJ]

@@NayomiqueOfficial 👍👍🙏🏼