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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.

Gangdise Mountains is believed where Shambhala is located.
Shambhala is a transliteration of a Tibetan word, known as "Shangri-La,". In Tibetan culture, Shambhala is a fairyland, a paradise of peace and happiness.

Shambhala: Mystical Utopia of Tibetan Buddhism

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
Plan your trip to Bhutan with expert tips on visas, travel routes, costs, and top attractions. Make your Bhutan journey smooth and unforgettable.

How to Plan a Trip to Bhutan?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Purang County
Purang is located in southern Ngari. It's an important port for pilgrims who enter Tibet and pay homage to Kailash from India and Nepal.

Purang County

Jennie
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Malaysian travelers to Tibet
Malaysian travelers who want to visit Tibet must be on an organized tour. You can choose to get to Tibet via mainland China or via Kathmandu, Nepal.

How to Travel to Tibet from Malaysia?

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
Tibet travel permit
Tibet Travel Permit/Tibet Visa is a mandatory entry document to Tibet. To obtain it, you need to entrust a Tibet travel agency to apply it for you.

Tibet Travel Permit (Tibet Visa)

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Beijing to Lhasa train
Beijing to Lhasa train (Z21) departs daily at 19:22 and arrives at 11:42 on the third day. It covers 3,757 kilometers and takes 40 hours and 20 minutes.

Beijing to Lhasa Train

nance
Nance
Travel Advisor
a train to Lhasa
Check up-to-date Tibet Train schedules and prices, as well as detailed info like Children’s Train tickets, luggage limitations & prohibited items.

Tibet Train Schedules and Prices 2025

Mark
Travel Advisor
Brussels Airport
Explore flight options from Belgium to Tibet via China or Kathmandu, with tips on travel routes and required permits.

Travel to Tibet from Belgium

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
China visa
A China Visa is required if you are entering China. How do you smoothly apply for a Chinese Visa in your country? Check the details and find the answers.

China Visa

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
flight to Tibet
Entrust your travel agent to take care of everything therefore you don't need to be required to present your Tibet Travel Permit for booking.

How to Book Flights to Tibet? (The Easiest Way)

apple
Apple
Travel Advisor
Delta Airlines
Explore options from the US to Tibet via China or Nepal, including flights, trains, and overland routes, as well as essential permits.

Travel to Tibet from United States

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Tibet scenery
If you are from Australia and traveling to Tibet, you can either fly to a mainland city of China or fly to Kathmandu of Nepal and then get to Lhasa.

How to Travel to Tibet From Australia?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Kunlun Mountain
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

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Road to Mt.Kailash
Discover the best travel routes to Mount Kailash via China and Nepal. Learn about flight options, overland journeys, and essential permits.

How to Get to Mount Kailash？

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
a sample of Nepal Visa
Tourists can get a Nepal visa on arrival when reaching Kathmandu airport or road borders at Birganj, Sunauli, etc. $30 for a 15-day entry Nepal tourist visa.

Nepal Visa

Liffity
Liffity
Travel Advisor
The Tibetan monks get along well with each other, they usually joking with each other and teasing each other
Tibetan Monks are a mysterious group in Tibetan Buddhism. Have you ever imagined the inside picture? Here's a brief introduction to their daily lives.

Tibetan Monks

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Tibetan Kasaya
It was almost 2,500 years back when Lord Buddha himself wore monastic robes, referred to as Kasaya. Check the history, literal meaning, dressing ways, etc.

Tibetan Buddhist Monastic Robe - Kasaya

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Tibetan New Year
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
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Ramoche Temple
Ramoche Temple is located north of Barkhor Street in Lhasa, the sister temple of the Jokhang Temple. It was set up for an 8-year-old statue of Jowo Sakyamuni.

Ramoche Temple

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Lhasa city
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

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