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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.

Chengdu Panda Base
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sichuan and explore iconic destinations like Jiuzhaigou, Leshan Giant Buddha, and Chengdu Panda Base, etc.
On the way to EBC
To Everest Base Camp in Nepal, you can fly to Lukla then trek there. To EBC in Tibet, you can fly to Lhasa then drive there or travel overland from Kathmandu.
Majestic Mount Everest
Mount Everest is located on the border between Tibet and Nepal. It's the main peak of the Himalayas and the highest mountain in the world.
Gyantse Horse Racing Festival is held in April of the Tibetan Calendar. It is the most distinctive folk custom activity in Tibet.
Damgxung Horse Racing Festival
Introduction about the Horse Racing Festival in Damgxung, including venue, activities, and opening time to help travelers understand Tibetan culture.
Gawula Pass
Gawula Pass is known as the only viewing platform in the world where you can view five 8,000-meter snow peaks. It is an excellent place to travel to Tibet.

Gawula Pass

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Beatrice
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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival is the greatest annual event in northern Tibet
Nagqu Horse Racing Festival is the greatest event in northern Tibet to enjoy an attire feast, delicious Tibetan food, as well as singing and dancing.
Nepal Tibet map
Nepal and Tibet are located on the south and north side of the Himalayas. Here're practical travel maps of the world's two top tourist destinations.

Nepal Tibet Map

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Eric
Travel Advisor
Sangzhutse Dzong in Shigatse city
Pilgrimage to Tashilhunpo Monastery, admire Mount Everest, trek in the Grand Himalayas, etc. This is Shigatse, there are too many places of interest.
Chimi Lhakhang is Bhutan's famous fertility temple, known for blessings of offspring, serene surroundings, vibrant myths, and a tranquil journey.

Chimi Lhakhang

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Punakha Dzong is the most beautiful Dzong in Bhutan.
Punakha Dzong is recognized as the most beautiful dzong and most famous Buddhist shrine in Bhutan. Now it has become the Royal Winter Palace.

Punakha Dzong

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Taktsang Monastery is the most sacred Buddhist temple in Bhutan
Taktsang Monastery was built around the cave devoted to the Guru. It's the most important pilgrimage site in Bhutan because of its mysterious legend.

Taktsang Monastery

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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square is the largest palace square in Nepal, listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique buildings and splendid sculptures.
Niyang River
Niyang River is a major Yarlung Zangbo tributary with stunning landscapes, rich wildlife, and thrilling water adventures in Tibet.

Niyang River

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The Great Bend of Yarlung Tsangpo Rover
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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Every Tibetan sheep year, numerous pilgrims visit Tashi Dor Monastery.
Tashi Dor Monastery is situated on a hammerhead of land just into the southeastern corner of Namtso Lake. It belongs to the Nyingma Sect.

Tashi Dor Monastery

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Shugshep Nunnery
Located 65km south of Lhasa, Shugshep Nunnery is Tibet's largest nunnery. It is 65km south of Lhasa and is also a favorite of bird-watchers.

Shugshep Nunnery

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Reting Monastery was founded in 1057, home to sacred statues, ancient trees, and the revered Reting Rinpoche lineage.

Reting Monastery

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Suosong Village
Traveling to Nyingchi by air or by land is popular. There're also some instructions about transportation around Nydingchi and some travel tips.

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