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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.

Holi is the Festival of Colors celebrated in India and Nepal, marking the arrival of spring with bonfires, vibrant powders, music, and joyful community celebrations.

Holi: A Festival of Colors in the Southern Himalayas

Eric
Eric
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Chitwan National Park
Plan your trip with the best time to visit Nepal. Explore the seasons for trekking, festivals, wildlife safaris, and stunning Himalayan views year-round.

Best Time to Visit Nepal

Eric
Eric
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Krishna Janmastami
Festivals of Nepal are an important part of Nepalese traditional culture. Most Nepali festivals originate from the worship of various gods.

Grand Festivals and Holidays of Nepal

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A religious mask for Cham dance
Tibetan Mask is called "Ba" in Tibetan. Colorful Tibetan masks in various forms have deposited the essence of Tibetan culture.

Tibetan Mask - Show Tibetan Culture with Rich Expressions

Catherine
Catherine
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Tashi Delek is a simple Tibetan greeting word, conveying the wishes of blessing, good luck and happiness. Do you know the true and original meaning of it?

Tashi Delek

Freya
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Amdo Tibet
Amdo covers a large part of present-day Qinghai Province as well as the adjoining parts of Sichuan and Gansu. It is one of three traditional regions of Tibet.

Amdo Tibet

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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
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Tashilhunpo Monastery covers an area of nearly 300,000 square meters
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery was founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama in Shigatse. It's the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas.

Tashi Lhunpo Monastery

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Explore Ü-Tsang, the core region of Tibet encompassing Lhasa and Shigatse. Learn about its cultural significance and role in Tibetan civilization.

Ü-Tsang: Front Tibet and Back Tibet

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Beatrice
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The world's highest railway station is on the Qinghai Tibet Railway.
Lhasa to Xining train passes through Nagqu, Amdo, Golmud, and finally to Xining. You can check the train schedule and the scenery along the way.

Lhasa to Xining Train

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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 2026

Mark
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Nepal is a beautiful country. Hinduism, Buddhism, ancient palaces, as well as rich and colorful natural landscape, constitute its unique tourism resources.

Top 13 Tourist Places to Visit in Nepal

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Lanzhou to Lhasa train takes around 23 hours and covers a distance of 2,188 km. There are 4 to 5 trains heading to Tibet each day from Lanzhou.

Lanzhou to Lhasa Train

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Amazing plateau scenery
Xi'an to Lhasa takes about 31 hours and covers a distance of 2,864 kilometers. There are two trains available at present: Z265 and Z165.

Xian to Lhasa Train

Eric
Eric
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Explore the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Discover its history, UNESCO status, Dalai Lamas’ residence, visiting tips, and best photo spots.

Potala Palace: History, Culture & Visiting Guide

Catherine
Catherine
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Xiazhulin Monastery is best known for enshrining a “thousand-year incorruptible body.” The figure is believed to be an emanation of Palden Lhamo.

Xiazhulin Monastery

Merry
Merry
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Xining to Lhasa Train
Xining to Lhasa train is the shortest train journey to Tibet, covering 1,972 km and taking 21 hrs. You can view the amazing scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

Xining to Lhasa Train

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Tibetan highland barley wine, known as Chang, is a traditional drink with centuries of history. Explore its brewing, taste, and role in Tibetan culture.

Tibetan Highland Barley Wine Chang

Eric
Eric
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Discover Tibet’s top destinations, from Lhasa’s iconic landmarks to Everest Base Camp and Mount Kailash, with stunning landscapes and rich culture.

How to Visit Tibet?

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Namtso attracts many tourists from home and abroad with its unique charm.
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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