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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.

Tangra Yumco
Tangra Yumco is the largest sacred lake of the Bon religion in Tibet. It is regarded as the holy land together with the Darguo Mountain on the south bank.

Tangra Yumco

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Emily
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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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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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An alley of prayer wheels leading up to a pagoda.
Drepung Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Yellow Sect, as well as the highest-ranking one. Its name means "Rice Heap Monastery".

Drepung Monastery

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Kathmandu city
The average altitude of Kathmandu is 1,370 meters. You don’t have to worry about altitude sickness as it's such a low-altitude place.

Kathmandu Altitude: Elevation List of Main Areas and Nearby Travel Destinations

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Zoe
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Tibetan Language
Tibetan language is referred to as Bodic or Tibetic language. Now, it's widely used in the northern part of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Tibetan Language

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Beatrice
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Barkhor Street, see Potala in the distance.
Barkhor Street is famous for its pilgrim circuit around the Jokhang Temple. The historical site now is the most prosperous shopping street among travelers.

Barkhor Street

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Sera Monastery is reputed as the most beautiful Tibetan monastery.
Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug University monasteries in Lhasa. It's on the northern outskirts of Lhasa. Sera means wild rose in Tibetan.

Sera Monastery

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Catherine
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Tibet Overland Routes
The roads to Tibet including Kathmandu to Lhasa, Sichuan to Lhasa, Yunnan to Lhasa, Xinjiang to Lhasa and Qinghai to Lhasa are all available now.

Road to Tibet

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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.

New Launch of Dunhuang - Lhasa Travel Train

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Emily
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Nepal is recognized as the kingdom of the Himalayas, with 10 UNESCO cultural and natural heritage sites.
Having a holiday in Tibet and Nepal will offer you a unique experience by exploring different natures and cultures. We can arrange the trip for both places.

Holidays in Tibet and Nepal

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Palden Lhamo
Palden Lhamo is the chief Dharma Protector, so she is highly valued in all major sects of Tibetan Buddhism. Almost every monastery enshrines her.

Palden Lhamo

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Catherine
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Jinli Street
Jinli is an “ancient” pedestrian street with dozens of food and gift vendors along the alleys. It's next to the famous scenic spot Wuhou Temple.

Jinli Street

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Kuan Zhai Line
Kuan Zhai Lane is one of the top three historic preservation districts in Chengdu, composed of Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley.

Kuan Zhai Lane

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Panda Breeding Center in Chengdu
Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding‎ Research Base, Known as Panda base, is designed to meet rare and endangered animals animals’ diet and habitats.

Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base

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Leshan Giant Buddha is a Maitreya statue that is in a sitting posture. The Buddha is located to the east of Leshan City, at the confluence of three rivers.

Leshan Giant Buddha

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Nai Village
The 5 Tibetan Valleys have a warm and humid climate and dense vegetation. Namely Yadong Valley, Chentang Valley, Gama Valley, Zhangmu Valley and Gyirong Valley

Top 5 Himalayan Valleys in Tibet

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Merry
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Yamdroktso Lake
June is a good time for traveling in Tibet. Before you go, you may know what to wear, how to acclimate yourself, and what places to visit.

Tibet Weather in June

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Beatrice
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Tibet weather in May
May is a good time to travel to Tibet with dry, sunny and cool weather. It's getting warm with little rainfall, trees turn green, and flowers start to blossom.

Tibet Weather in May

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Beatrice
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Nyingchi in April
April is a fantastic month to travel to Tibet. The climate has become warm, but it's better for tourists to take precautions before they come to Tibet.

Tibet Weather in April

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