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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 people 10
Here's an introduction to the people of Tibet from their lifestyle, history, food, language, traditions, architecture, religion, entertainment and more.

Tibetan People

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Scenery in Xiamen
If you are traveling to Tibet from Xiamen, you may transit from Chengdu, Chongqing, etc. Check the related flight and train combinations to find your way.

How to Travel to Tibet from Xiamen?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Barkhor Street
Check the list of the best winter travel destinations in Tibet. The temperature there is not cold for intensive sunlight and the cost is much lower.

Why Visit Tibet in Winter?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
At Everest Base Camp
The answer is definitely YES as plenty of people above 70 years of age have been to Tibet. There are caveats and preparations that you should take heed of.

Is It Okay for the Elderly to Travel to Tibet?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Košice International Airport
Explore the routes from Slovakia to Tibet, through mainland China or Nepal. Learn about flight and train options, as well as essential permits.

How to Travel to Tibet from Slovakia?

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
Traveling to Tibet, a land of religious significance, you should know things about restrictions, transportation, things to do, diet, etc.

Things You Should Know for Traveling to Tibet

Lynn
Lynn
Travel Advisor
Fuji Mountain of Japan
Getting to Tibet from Japan is easy now. You are recommended to travel to Tibet via mainland China, then take a train or flight to Lhasa.

Travel to Tibet from Japan

Cherry
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Bhutan visa
For US and Canadian citizens, getting a Bhutan visa is an easy procedure by booking a tour prior. For Indian citizens, you can apply for a permit on your own.

Bhutan Visa

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Norway Oslo Airport
Discover travel routes from Norway through China and Nepal to Tibet, as well as essential permits. Enjoy the visa-free policy and plan your journey now!

How to Travel to Tibet from Norway?

Jennie
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Discover the best routes from South Korea to Tibet via China, with flights, trains, and permit details to ensure a smooth journey to Lhasa.

How to Travel to Tibet from South Korea

Jennie
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Tidrum Nunnery near Lhasa offers sacred hot springs, stunning views, and deep ties to Guru Rinpoche and Yeshe Tsogyal in a peaceful mountain valley.

Tidrum Nunnery

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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.

Lhasa to Shigatse Train

nance
Nance
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.

7 Useful Things to Know Before Going to Tibet

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Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia
Check out the routes from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Vladivostok, and options for flights and trains to Lhasa, as well as essential travel permits.

How to Travel to Tibet From Russia?

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
The 8 Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism includes 8 subjects.
8 auspicious symbols of Buddhism appear in the form of murals and are closely related to the Buddha or Dharma. What's the significance of the Tibetan symbols?

8 Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
O.R Tambo International Airport
Traveling from South Africa to Tibet offers an unforgettable adventure, with applicable flight routes, necessary permits, and the chance to explore Tibet’s rich culture and landscapes.

Travel to Tibet from South Africa

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Tibet region
Tibet religion starts from Yungdrung Bon, the indigenous region of the Tibetan Plateau. After Buddhism spread to Tibet, Bon religion also greatly influenced it.

Tibet Religion

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Shanghai to Lhasa train map
Shanghai to Lhasa train (Z164) takes around 44 hours and 57 minutes. It's regarded as the most beautiful train route to Tibet.

Shanghai to Lhasa Train

Mark
Travel Advisor
318 national way
You can travel to Tibet by flight, train, or road from China OR by flight or road from Nepal. The best way depends on your place of departure and travel plans.

How to Get to Tibet?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Mani Stone
Mani Stone is spiritual evidence with a profound religious connotation. It carries the pilgrims' wishes and gradually forms a mound and Wall.

Mani Stone - Mysterious Tibetan Folk Art

Freya
Travel Advisor

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