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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 momo
Tibetan momo is a kind of filled dumpling, popular in Tibet, Nepal and India. The size and shape of Tibetan momo are like walnut, with swirls on the top.

Tibetan Momo

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Catherine
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Landscape
Tibet's landscape is so diverse and impressive. You will see magnificent mountains, beautiful plateau lakes, mysterious monasteries, etc.

Tibet Landscape

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Catherine
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Himalayan scenery
Nepal and Bhutan are located at the foot of the Himalayas, with excellent natural scenery, a great deal of ancient temples and a strong religious atmosphere.
For elevation above 2,700 meters, altitude sickness is likely to happen.
People from low-altitude areas are likely to suffer from altitude sickness in Tibet but you don't have to worry too much about it.
Discover the Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Chengdu, a 2,500-year-old dam-free project that still irrigates the Chengdu Plain today.roject
Sangzhutse Dzong in Shigatse city
Discover Shigatse’s highlights, including monasteries, scenic routes, and local culture. Learn the best time to visit and how to reach Shigatse easily.
Xinjiang Tibet Highway
Xinjiang Tibet Highway is the most challenging road to Tibet. It passes through the Kunlun Mountains, Karakoram Mountains, and the Himalayas.
Dunhuang Lhasa Travel Train
Dunhuang Lhasa travel train departs from Xining, stops Dunhuang, and arrives in Lhasa, covering almost all representative scenic spots along the way.
Rinpung Dzong
Thimphu is currently the only literal city in Bhutan. Other so-called "cities" are just small market towns where the population is relatively concentrated.

Bhutan Cities

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Beatrice
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Far view Kula Kangri from Pumo Yumco Lake
Kula Kangri Snow Mountain is located in Luozha County, Shannan, Tibet. At an altitude of 7538m, it stands on the main ridge in the middle of the Himalayas.

Kula Kangri

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Beatrice
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Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
As the longest and deepest canyon in the world, Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is the best place for travelers to see the mysterious Namcha Barwa.
St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Popular hotels in Tibet include Luxury hotels, comfortable hotels and economic hotels. Here's the list of best Tibet hotels for your consultation and booking.
Motuo, Tibet
Motuo is located in the southeastern part of Tibet and lies deep in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. It means the “Hidden Lotus” in Tibetan.

Motuo

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Zoe
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Tibetan monk hat
Some Tibetan monks wear red Buddhist hats while some wear yellow ones. What's the difference? See types of Tibetan monk hats based on the sects, grades, etc.
Tibetan women in costume
Tibetan clothing is worn with an inner garment and a pair of wide and long sleeves, with rich connotation and diversity dressing culture in tradition.
Thangka painting
Handmade art has been an indispensable part of people's lives such as Thangka, Tibetan incense, Tibetan medicine, Tibetan ornaments, etc.

Tibetan Handicrafts

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Eric
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Tibetan art
Tibetan art is closely related to Tibetan Buddhism culture. Its art forms include murals, thangka, sand mandalas, Tibetan butter sculpture, Tibetan opera, etc.

Tibetan Art

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Eric
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makye ame
The best restaurants in Lhasa include Lhasa Kitchen, Tibetan Family Kitchen, Makye Ame, Namaste Restaurant, Dunya Restaurant, Summit Cafe, etc.

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