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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.

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

Sichuan Opera

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
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.
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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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
Travel Advisor
Discover Dujiangyan Panda Base near Chengdu, including how to visit, panda viewing tips, Panda Keeper Experience, tickets, and travel information.
Gyantse Horse Racing Festival is held in April of the Tibetan Calendar. It is the most distinctive folk custom activity in Tibet.
Lhasa to Nyingchi train guide with route overview, schedules, ticket prices, travel time, and scenic highlights along Tibet's most beautiful railway.
Lhasa Railway Station
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.
Shigatse is a popular tourist destination in Tibet. This is a transportation guidebook about how to get to/ from Shigatse, and how to travel around it.
How to plan a trip to Tibet?
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.
Discover 10 famous Tibetan monasteries and temples, from Jokhang Temple and Drepung Monastery in Lhasa to Tashilhunpo and Rongbuk near Everest.
Explore Mount Siguniang (Four Sisters Mountain) in western Sichuan. Learn about trekking routes, the best time to visit, how to get there, and travel tips.

Mount Siguniang

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Things to know before traveling to Tibet
Tibet is a pilgrimage site for countless travelers. There are 7 things you need to know before going to Tibet. The biggest concern is altitude sickness.
Discover Gongga Mountain, the "King of Sichuan Mountains", with the best viewpoints, trekking routes, and travel seasons for exploring western Sichuan.

Gongga Mountain

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Discover Dagu Glacier National Park in western Sichuan—blue ice, snow peaks, alpine lakes, cable car views, travel tips, and the best seasons to visit.

Dagu Glacier

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
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Kham is one of the 3 main traditional regions of Tibet, along with Ü‑Tsang and the Amdo. It includes parts of Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan, and Qinghai Provinces.

Kham

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Chengdu Panda Base
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sichuan and explore iconic destinations like Jiuzhaigou, Leshan Giant Buddha, and Chengdu Panda Base, etc.
Discover Sichuan's weather, climate, and top attractions by season. Visiting in spring and autumn is recommended for mild weather.

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