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Train to Tibet

We want to get the train from Chengdu-Lhasa - I can find the prices, but for the life of me I can't find anywhere that'll let me book a ticket.I thought I read somewhere that they only come on sale ten days before - but where are they on sale?Any ideas?... ...full story at Boots n All

from Boots n All on Wed, Mar 05 2008

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