I'm planing to go to Xining in a few days, stay there 2-3 nights, then take the train to Lhasa. Does anyone know if there is any reliable information on any advantage to staying at the altitude of Xining of 2700m for acclimatisation? Also, in Lhasa, are... ...full story at Lonely Planet
from Lonely Planet on Mon, Oct 22 2007
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