China's first fully electrified bullet train is now on the tracks in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet The new railroad connects Tibet's capital, Lhasa, to the city of Nyingchi, about 423 ...

Found in Amdo County, in Tibet, China, is the world's highest railway station. The Tanggula railway station sits at an insane height of 16,627 above sea level. Since it opened for service in 2006 ...

China State Railway envisions adding nearly 15,000 miles ... one of China’s priciest rail projects is taking shape, linking Tibet’s capital of Lhasa with the central city of Chengdu in Sichuan ...

However, Nepal's authorities said: "With China’s technological prowess it is possible as they have already built railways in higher altitudes in Tibet than the proposed Nepal-China railway." ...

Japan’s high-speed bullet trains are famous for speeding across the country—but China wants to set a new world record for the fastest electric passenger rail. Prototype tests are reportedly underway ...

The best way to get around Tibet is with your tour group ... To get to either the airport or train station, you must first fly into mainland China. The Lhasa airport can be reached from a number ...

For China, Sinicizing Tibet’s next generation through boarding schools is the ultimate strategy for solidifying its control ...