Travel Advice and Tips
Here, we show you some practical travel tips to help you plan better before you go and deal with emergencies or unpredictable situations on your trip. If you choose us, we will do our best to provide you with first-class service and sincere travel tips and suggestions.
For US and Canadian citizens, getting a Bhutan visa is an easy procedure by booking a tour prior. For Indian citizens, you can apply for a permit on your own.
Bhutan Visa
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Jiuzhaigou, literally meaning "Valley of Nine Villages," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's renowned for its stunning water scenery and Tibetan culture.
Jiuzhaigou
Jennie
Travel Advisor
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Learn about Jiuzhaigou's altitude, altitude sickness risk, and how it compares with Huanglong. Get practical travel tips for a safe and comfortable visit.
Jiuzhaigou Altititude
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan Plateau is the world's highest plateau, known as the "roof of the world". Most areas are located in western China, and part of Kashmir.
Tibetan Plateau - The World's Highest Plateau
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
A complete guide to the Tibet Travel Permit (Tibet Visa), including application requirements, processing time, costs, and how to obtain it before your trip.
Tibet Travel Permit
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Lhasa is at an altitude of 3650 meters(11,975 ft), one of the highest cities in the world. Due to the high elevation, you should be aware of altitude sickness.
As the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa offers a unique experience for all people who visit its majestic scenery and peaceful culture.
Lhasa - Capital of Tibet
Guest Blogger
Chengdu to Shigatse flights cover a distance of 1,469 km, and the duration is 2 hours and 40 minutes. Here are details about the schedule and FAQs.
Chengdu to Shigatse Flights
Liffity
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Bhutan is located on the southern slopes of the eastern Himalayas between China and India. Here are various tourist maps for your reference.
Where is Bhutan on Map
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Foreign travelers visiting Tibet need a Tibet Travel Permit and organized tours. Learn about visa-free policies, routes, costs, and travel restrictions.
Can Foreigners Go to Tibet?
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Potala Palace is Tibet's cardinal landmark and the highest ancient palace in the world. It's listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and a 5A tourism spot.
Potala Palace
Guest Blogger
From India to Tibet is relatively easy now. You can fly or travel overland from India to Kathmandu, then take a flight or a land trip to Tibet.
Travel to Tibet from India
Guest Blogger
Planning a family trip to Tibet? Learn about traveling to Tibet with kids, including the best age, altitude tips, family itineraries, accommodation, and travel advice.
What Should You Pay Attention to When Taking Kids to Tibet?
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Learn about age requirements, altitude sickness, recommended itineraries, packing tips, and practical advice for elderly travelers visiting Tibet.
Can Elderly People Travel to Tibet？
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Namtso Lake is one of the top three holy lakes in Tibet, also is called as "heavenly lake" by locals. It's an ideal place to take a spiritual journey.
Namtso Lake
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Mount Kailash Trek is a pilgrimage kora, which is 52km and it usually takes 2 to 3 days. It is one of the most strenuous and challenging treks for pilgrims.
How to Complete Mount Kailash Trek?
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
A trip to Tibet is not as tough as you thought. It has a unique landscape, mysterious Tibetan Buddhism, and many other fantastic things for you to explore.
How to Plan a Trip to Tibet?
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibet Museum, opposite Norbulingka, is worth a visit if you are interested in Tibetan culture and history as well as art.
Tibet Museum
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Planning an affordable Tibet trip? Learn how to reduce travel costs with small group tours, early booking, Tibet train journeys, winter travel, and smart budget tips.
How to Plan a Tibet Tour on a Budget?
Mark
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Travel Advisor
Drepung Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Yellow Sect, as well as the highest-ranking one. Its name means "Rice Heap Monastery".
Drepung Monastery
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