HIGHER and HIGHER: Chapter V

Lhasa Sky Train for a higher journey

Summary:
The Haier Brothers waste no time to make their idea a reality. They cross China on the highest train in the world to reach Lhasa, Tibet. Their ultimate aim is Mt. Everest.




Chapter V FAQ:

How much does is cost to ride the Sky Train from Beijing to Lhasa?
It costs about $50 U.S. for a seat, $100 for a bunk, and $160 for a soft bed in a shared compartment. It's incredibly cheap considering it takes nearly 48 hours and covers more than 4,000 kilometers. Let's put it this way, China is not making money on the venture right now. Due to our filming timeline, we couldn't plan far enough ahead to get a bed, so we did it the hard way, 48 hours in a seat. It was uncomfortable, but a great way to meet people. If you can plan far enough in advance, we reccommend a bed, which makes the ride much more enjoyable. By the third day, without ever having been horizontal, you start to lose your sanity.

Do the conductors and other train staff speak English? Some do, some don't. We helped them improve the English translations of the menus to kill some time. Anyway, non-Chinese speakers can get by just fine with English.

Can you give me some train facts? Watch the movie knucklehead. We tell and show you all sorts of cool stuff.