But she will not travel at the beginning of October, because the week-long national holiday is usually a travel peak.

"I will probably make a 20-day trip to Tibet in late October or November because a train-based trip takes a lot of time. I hear the scenery along the way is spectacular," she said.

Wang Jianxin, from the Spring International Travel Service in Shanghai, said his agency is planning to take a group of nearly 40 people on the first direct train from Shanghai. The group is expected to return by air, with the tour lasting about nine days.

"Many people contacted us about Tibetan train tours after the opening of the direct train service was announced," he said.

"I estimate the supply of train tickets for the opening date will fail to meet the demands of individual tourists."

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