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In Tibet, you can only see wild animals from a distance. What do the beautiful elves on the plateau look like? Let's take a look at the top animals in Tibet.

Wild Animals in Tibet

Catherine
Trip Advisor

The climate in Tibet is a typical high-altitude plateau climate, cold and dry. See temperature and precipitation of tourist sites, with tips on tourist seasons.

Tibet Climate: What is the Climate on Tibetan Plateau

Eric
Trip Advisor

Nepal is known as a paradise for trekkers, and there are various hiking routes suitable for different people. Find out the top 8 popular teahouse trekking routes including Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, etc., and start your venturing in the Himalayas!

Ultimate Guide about Teahouse Trekking in Nepal

Ghita
Trip Advisor

Lhasa to Shigatse train is an extension of the Qinghai-Tibet railway. It takes about 2.5 hours for 253 kilometers and provides beautiful natural views.

Lhasa to Shigatse Train

Nance
Trip Advisor

Tashi Lhunpo Monastery was founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama in Shigatse. It's the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas.

Tashi Lhunpo Monastery

Guest Blogger
Trip Advisor

The land borderline between Tibet and Nepal is 1,389 kilometers long. There are 5 national border ports, and the open ones include Purang, Gyirong, Riwu, and Chentang. Zhangmu Port was closed due to the earthquake in 2015. Purang Port is just for pilgrimage groups. The only valid port for tourists is Gyirong Port.

Borders Between Tibet and Nepal

Zoe
Trip Advisor

See black-necked cranes at Gangtey in Autumn.

If you want to have a wonderful and unforgettable journey in Bhutan, in addition to choosing your favorite itinerary, you also need to when to visit Bhutan. The best time to travel to Bhutan depends on the climate, your interest, as well as the destinations or festivals that you want to visit.

Best Time to Visit Bhutan

Julie
Trip Advisor

Kunlun Mountains, also known as Kunlun Xu, stretch through Xinjiang and Tibet to Qinghai. Ancient mythology believes that Queen Mother of the West lives here.

Kunlun Mountains

Guest Blogger
Trip Advisor

Tibetan marriage customs have distinctive local characteristics. Check various and colorful Tibetan marriage customs.

Tibetan Wedding Customs and Ceremony

Zoe
Trip Advisor

Significant Tibetan festivals include Losar Festival, Saga Dawa Festival, Shoton Festival, etc. Joining a feast is a great way to experience Tibetan culture.

What are the Most Significant Tibetan Festivals?

Caroline
Trip Advisor

Nepalese women dress up for Teej Festival

Hartalika Teej is a traditional festival for Hindu women. During the festival, married women would fast and pray for longevity for their husbands.

Hartalika Teej Festival

Catherine
Trip Advisor

Tibetan Buddhism is rooted in Mahayana Buddhism and has been practiced in Tibet for 1000+ years. Here're the brief instructions to top five essential beliefs.

Top Five Main Beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism

Eric
Trip Advisor

There are three ways to travel to Shannan, by flight, by road, or by train. It's recommended to get to Lhasa first then to Tsedang.

How to Travel to Shannan?

Cherry
Trip Advisor

Trekking routes in Sagarmatha National Park: the general one is a round-trip with Gorek Shep and the large ring line includes Gokyo holy lake and Chhukhung.

Everest Base Camp Trek Map

Caroline
Trip Advisor

When going to Tibet, you would be advised you not to mention Tibet during your China Visa application. But why it is so? Check more for detailed info.

Why Not Mention Tibet During Your China Visa Applying

Apple
Trip Advisor

Tibetan houses are very distinctive including the castle-like houses in the southern valley, the tents in the pastoral areas of northern Tibet, wooden buildings in the forest area of the Yarlung Zangbo Valley, etc., even cave dwellings can be found on the Ngari Plateau.

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