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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.

tibetan houses
Tibetan houses are very distinctive including the castle-like houses in the southern valley, the tents in the pastoral areas of northern Tibet, etc.

Tibetan Houses

Catherine
Catherine
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Tibetan medicine
Tibetan medicine is formed through long-term practice on the basis of extensive absorption and integration of theories of Chinese, Indian, and Arabian medicine.

Tibetan Medicine

Catherine
Catherine
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Lhasa Gonggar Airport
There are five major airports in Tibet, linking Tibet with the outside world fast and cost-effective. Check more info to find a suitable airport for you.

Tibet Airport

Eric
Eric
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Learn about the Tea Horse Road, its history, routes, and cultural legacy in Tibet and southwest China.

Tea Horse Road

Eric
Eric
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Tibet scenery
A traveler's introduction to Tibet, including its geography, Rivers, Lakes, scenery, weather, culture, tourism, etc.

A Brief Introduction to Tibet

beatrice
Beatrice
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Norbulingka
Discover the top 15 things to do and places to visit in Tibet including Potala Palace, Namtso Lake, Yamdrok Lake, Mt. Everest, Mt.Kailash and more.

Top 15 Things to Do in Tibet

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Nance
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Planning a Tibet trip from the USA? Learn how to get a Chinese visa and Tibet Travel Permit, when to visit, how to reach, and the best Tibet tours.

Can Americans Go to Tibet?

Eric
Eric
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

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Outside walls of Norbulingka
Norbulingka is commonly known as the summer palace of Dalai Lama, which means "Treasure Park" in Tibetan. It's the largest royal garden in Tibet.

Norbulingka

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There are many rare and historical relics in Tsurphu Monastery.
Tsurphu Monastery is a gompa which serves as the traditional seat of the Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

Tsurphu Monastery

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Sera Monastery is reputed as the most beautiful Tibetan monastery.
Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug University monasteries in Lhasa. It's on the northern outskirts of Lhasa. Sera means wild rose in Tibetan.

Sera Monastery

Catherine
Catherine
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Three Tibetan women at the gate of Jokhang Temple.
Jokhang Temple is considered the spiritual heart of Lhasa city and the most sacred monastery in Tibet. Visiting Jokhang Temple is an unrivaled experience.

Jokhang Temple

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Gyirong Port
Discover Gyirong Port, the main land border crossing between Tibet and Nepal, including how to cross the border and travel between Lhasa and Kathmandu.

Gyirong Port

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Discover Sichuan Opera in Chengdu, from spectacular face-changing and fire-breathing to traditional stories and lively performances.

Sichuan Opera

Eric
Eric
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Jinli Street
Jinli is an “ancient” pedestrian street with dozens of food and gift vendors along the alleys. It's next to the famous scenic spot Wuhou Temple.

Jinli Street

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Street Scene
For first-time visitors, this guide to Sichuan covers the best time to go, must-see sights like Jiuzhaigou and pandas, local food, transport, and travel tips.

How to Plan a Trip to Sichuan?

beatrice
Beatrice
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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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Discover Dujiangyan Panda Base near Chengdu, including how to visit, panda viewing tips, Panda Keeper Experience, tickets, and travel information.

Dujiangyan Panda Base

Eric
Eric
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Gyantse Horse Racing Festival is held in April of the Tibetan Calendar. It is the most distinctive folk custom activity in Tibet.

Gyantse Horse Racing Festival

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Lhasa to Nyingchi train guide with route overview, schedules, ticket prices, travel time, and scenic highlights along Tibet's most beautiful railway.

Lhasa to Nyingchi Train

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Julie
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