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 Mask is called "Ba" in Tibetan. Colorful Tibetan masks in various forms have deposited the essence of Tibetan culture.
Nyingchi is called “the Switzerland of Tibet”. Driving from Lhasa is the main way to enter Nyingchi. You also can fly to Nyingchi from Chengdu, Xian, etc.
How to Visit Nyingchi?
Eric
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There's no concept of absolute evil demons as all sentient beings can improve their karma through practice in Buddhism. Here're the top 10 demo-like deities.
Top 10 Demonic Deities in Tibetan Buddhism
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan Nomads are one of the ethnicities who prefer the nomadic lifestyle. They have no fixed residence for long and choose places with grass and water.
Tibetan Nomads
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour is quite popular among travelers. You will not only get insight into the Buddhist culture but also witness plateau scenery.
Lhasa to Everest Base Camp
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To have a monastery vacation in Tibet, you can enjoy magnificent monasteries with different styles and feel pilgrims' devoted spirits.
Tibet Monastery Vacation
Meo
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Travel Advisor
Tibetan Butter Sculpture is a special form of art made of ghee. It's widely used as offerings in Tibetan Buddhism. It's an important feature of Tibetan culture.
Tibetan Butter Sculpture
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Milarepa (1040–1123) was a Tibetan yogi and poet who was remembered for his lasting influence on Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist literature.
Milarepa: A Spiritual Journey from Revenge to Enlightenment
Emily
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Travel Advisor
Shegar Dzong is built into the side of a steep mountain. The remains of its defensive walls snake up the near vertical pinnacle that looms over the town.
Shegar Dzong
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Gossul Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist stupa and has been a part of the Manasarovar kora for a long time. It is small but has charming scenery.
Gossul Monastery
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Tibetan Buddhism has its own regulations on the diet of monks and nuns, mostly tsampa, dairy products, beef and mutton in the past.
Tibetan Monk Food and Diet
Zoe
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Travel Advisor
Tibetan knives here are the most commonly used in hunting, and they are a sharp weapon for breaking through brambles and thorns.
Tibetan Knife
Freya
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Travel Advisor
Songtsen Gampo(617-650) was the 33rd Tibetan King. During his reign, he greatly expanded the territory of Tibet and made it a powerful country on the Plateau.
Songtsen Gampo
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Where to shop for the best souvenirs in Lhasa? Here is the list of travel commodities that are worth buying in Tibet, as well as the places to shop in Lhasa.
Shopping in Tibet
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
The best route to travel to Tibet from Vietnam is via Chengdu, Kunming and Guangzhou. Then, you can go by flight/train to Lhasa with your Tibet travel permit.
Travel to Tibet from Vietnam
Merry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Labrang Monastery is located in Xiahe County, Gansu Province. It's one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect(Yellow Sect) of Tibetan Buddhism.
Labrang Monastery
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
For planning a journey to Tibet, please identify which aspect of Tibet draws you a lot and then you can plan your tour revolved around it.
How to Choose a Suitable Tibet Tour
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Have a holiday in Tibet to experience Tibetan culture and beautiful nature. We offer various holiday packages for your choice.
Tibet Holidays
Meo
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Travelers from Israel can go to Tibet via China or Nepal. Discover routes, permits, and tips for a smooth journey to the Roof of the World—Lhasa.
How to Get to Tibet from Israel?
Emily
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Here's an introduction to the people of Tibet from their lifestyle, history, food, language, traditions, architecture, religion, entertainment and more.
Tibetan People
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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