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Tibet rush
By Miao Qing (China Daily)
Updated: 2006-09-22 13:35

A direct train service from Shanghai to Lhasa beginning on October 1 is
expected to renew enthusiasm for Tibetan tours.

There has already been a lot of interest in the region since the
Qinghai-Tibet section of railway began operating in July.

According to the Shanghai Railway Administration, the Shanghai-Lhasa line
extends for 4,373 kilometres and the trip will take about 52 hours. The
service will run every other day. Ticket prices range from 406 yuan
(US$51) to 1,314 yuan (US$164) and can be bought from today.

Some travel agencies were already accepting bookings.

The Shanghai Railway Tourism Group said more than 500 people have signed
up for its Tibetan tour package. About 200 are planning to set off on
October 1.

It is believed seats for groups of tourists on the first train from
Shanghai to Tibet are full and the next two trains will also soon be sold
out.

Shen Jie, public relations manager of a local resaurant, said she was
excited about the opening of the new service.

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