Tibet Travel Guide, Advice and Tips

Latest highly practical Tibet Travel advice about weather, best time to visit Tibet, cost, permits, transportation, attractions, high altitude sickness, maps, etc. Check the tips and information for your traveling in Tibet.

There's only one direct flight from Guangzhou to Tibet currently.
There is only one direct flight from Guangzhou to Lhasa, Tibet at present. It is operated by China Southern Airlines. The duration time of the flight is about six hours including the one-hour-stopover in Chongqing.
Food in Lhasa city
Tibetan food is a feast of the gods! That's what waiting for you in Lhasa. A mix of healthy and delicious cuisines honed and perfected through years in the clay pots of Tibet, read first and then have a taste of the food in Lhasa.
Traveling to Tibet by train is one of the best ways to explore Tibet. Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu province is an excellent gateway to Tibet.
Traveling to Tibet by train is one of the best ways to explore Tibet. Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu province is an excellent gateway to Tibet. Thus there are large quantities of tourists take a train tour to Tibet from Lanzhou.

Lanzhou Tibet Train

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The Way to Choose the Suitable Tibet Tour
Tibet is vast and it’s impossible to see everything in only one trip. So once you want to have a journey to Tibet, you must identify that which aspect of Tibet draws you a lot and then you can plan your trip revolved around it.
Tibet trekking Everest Base Camp
Climbing Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world is the aspirations for many adventures. Here we will show you the details about the Everest Expedition including the highlights, challenges, Sherpa guide, cost and permits.
The plane flies over the Himalayas
The Kathmandu-Bhutan flight Route is very special as it passes through the Himalayas. Drukair runs daily non-stop flights at either 9:45 am or 1:20 pm. The flight fare is about USD233 to USD279. And the duration is about 1 hour 20 minutes.
There're 10~13 direct flights from Chongqing to Tibet everyday.
The guide of booking flight tickets from Chongqing to Tibet, including the flight schedules, ticket price, airports info, transportation, required documents, and so on.
flight route from Kunming to Lhasa
At present, there are eight direct flights between Kunming and Lhasa operated by Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Tibet Airlines, including four nonstop flights and four flights with one stop in Lijiang or Diqing. The ticket price is USD315.
From this map, we can know that Tibet is the second largest region of China.
Maps of Tibet shows the location of Tibet on the world, Asia, and China. What's more, you can clearly get the information of Tibet attractions, terrain, routes from these maps.

Where is Tibet?

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There's only 1 direct flight from Shanghai to Lhasa currently.
Shanghai to Lhasa flight is a convenient and time-saving way. At present, there're four direct daily flights between Shanghai and Lhasa. The travel duration is about 7 to 9 hours with a stopover in Xián or Chengdu. The flight fare is USD480 p.p.
Mount Kailash
Taking flights to Tibet from US seems to be the best way to explore Tibet since there are multiple flights from the USA to Chinese cities like Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, etc. and Kathmandu, Nepal. Then you can transfer your flights to Lhasa directly.
Most people like to take train to enjoy the scenery along Qinghai-Tibet railway.
Before you board on the Tibet train and travel through Qinghai-Tibet Railway, you may have many questions about this sky road. We list all the scenic spots along the railway as well as frequently asked questions.
Beijing is the capital of China. Everyday, lots of travelers take trains from Beijing to Lhasa.
Beijing Lhasa train (Z21) covers 3757 kilometers long and takes 41 hours to get to Tibet. You will see the highlights along the Qinghai-Tibet railway. You will read the train schedule, ticket details, booking way, facilities, map, required permits, and so on.
How to plan a trip to Tibet?
Tibet is a pearl on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. A trip to Tibet is not as tough as you thought. Read this step-by-step guide from your door to Tibet!
Tibetan Kasaya
Tibet has rich cultures where you can find authentic traditions of Buddhists in every element of the place. It was almost 2500 years back when Lord Buddha himself wore monastic robes. Check the history, meaning and various types of Kasaya in Tibet.
Tibet customs
A guide to Tibetan customs and traditions for visitors covering greetings, etiquette, eating, drinking, tea culture, sky burial, and more travel advice.
Tibet is a holy land dotted with sacred monasteries and temples. Unique religious culture attracts travelers to explore this mysterious place.
Tibet is a holy land dotted with sacred monasteries and temples. To have a monastery vacation in Tibet, you can enjoy magnificent monasteries with different styles and feel pilgrims' devoted spirits.
Mount Kailash is recognized as the center of the world by the Yongzhong Bon, Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and ancient Jainism.
Mt.Kailash trekking is a holy kora to know the profound religious culture of Tibet. The trek also includes a visit to Lake Manasarovar. Check the trekking route details, preparations, the ways to get there, as well as the tour packages from Lhasa or Kathmandu.
Shanghai to Lhasa train map
Taking Shanghai to Lhasa train Z164 is an incredible journey. It covers 4,373km distance and takes around 47 hours 27 minutes. Check the latest ticket price, schedule, booking service, useful tips and the highlights of this train tour along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
tibet permit
Tibet Travel Permit/Tibet Visa/Tibet Entry Permit is a mandatory document for travelers to enter Lhasa or travel around Tibet. It's issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau. To obtain your permit, you need to book your tours with the local Tibet travel agency prior and they will handle it for you.