Upper Berth or Lower Berth?

There are 2 lower berths and 2 upper berths in each cabin. Usually, the lower berths are more convenient for passengers to get in and off from beds. Because the lower berths are closer to the window, so passengers can have a better view of the outside scenery than from the upper berth. But other passengers in the compartment may sit on your berth in the daytime. While the upper berth has a more private space as well as a cheaper price.

My Sleeper is upper or lower?

The Soft Sleepers in each carriage are numbered from 1 to 36. The even numbers are the upper bunks while the odd numbers are the lower bunks. If you travel with friends, remember to tell the conductor that you wish to stay in the same compartment.

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Lower Soft Sleeper on the Train Z322 (Chengdu - Lhasa)

Regular Facilities in the compartment

If you book a Soft Sleeper, you will not only enjoy a quieter, comfortable and private train riding space, but also have more facilities to use. Besides the wider and spacious berth with quality quit, pillow and sheet, there are also a small table with a tray on it, a heat-retaining vacuum flask, and a trash can. Under the table, you will also find a plug to get power supply for your laptop and phone (220V – you may need a Chinese power plug adapter). There is also a small TV fixed on the door near the aisle. Only some local TV programs are played. (Sometimes the TV is not available for watching in some trains). Close to the window, there is an outlet of oxygen. In the night time, reading lights are available. Passengers can also have disposable slippers in the Soft Sleeper Carriage. The aisle outside the compartment also provides some foldable seats which have great views of other side of the railway.

Luggage Service in the Soft Sleeper Carriage

There is a large and wide luggage closet above the door in each Soft Sleeper Carriage. It is about 16 inches (40cm) high and 20 inches (50cm) wide. You can place some smaller luggage and suitcases here. As for larger and heavier luggage, you can put them under the lower berth. Check Tibet Train Luggage Allowance >

Public Facilities

Toilet

Each Soft Sleepers Carriage has two toilets, one on the left end and another on the right end. Both western toilets and squat toilet are equipped on the train. Do remember to bring toilet papers on your own.

Washing Area

At the end of the carriage near to the toilets, there is a washing area. Both hot water and cool water are supplied. Toiletries are not provided on the train. There is also a big mirror there.

Drinking Water

There is a drinking water dispenser on the left and right ends of the carriage. Both hot water and cool water can be received. Don’t drink the water from the Washing Area.

Smoking Area

It is not allowed to smoke in the compartment and aisle area, even in the toilet. If you want to smoke, you can go to the end of your carriage where there is a smoking area.

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