During the National Day holiday from Oct 1 to 7, Lhasa Train Station departed over 10,000 tourists. The average daily tourist volume reaches over 12,700. From the 15th of this month, tourists arriving at and departing from the train station will decrease. Consequently, the train tickets will be easier to buy.

According to Lhasa Train Station, during the “Golden Week”, the passengers are mainly relative-visitors, tourists and businessmen. Also, from the 15th of this month, expect for the tickets to Chengdu and Chongqing, tickets to other destinations will be easier to acquire.

Although it has been already five days after the “Golden Week”, Lhasa Train Station is still in its peak service time, with an average daily tourist volume of over 10,000. It is estimated to last till Oct 15. Before that, the working staff of the train station will continue the strict inspection on the entrance, waiting rooms, platforms, overpasses and staircases, thus to guarantee tourist safety. Also, “Colorful Khata”, a tourist service center, is ready for serving the mass tourists.

The station reminds that tourists can book tickets on the Internet and over the cellphone 60 days in advance while book tickets from the ticket window 58 days in advance. Those who have booked tickets on the Internet and over the telephone should collect tickets as early as possible. Collecting tickets in rush hours may delay the itinerary.