Tibet Travel Guide, Advice and Tips

Latest highly practical Tibet Travel advice about weather, best time to visit Tibet, cost, permits, transportation, attractions, high altitude sickness, maps, etc. Check the tips and information for your traveling in Tibet.

Tibet offers great trekking opportunities to all trekkers.
The Spring and Autumn time are regarded as the best time for Tibet Trekking. Throughout these period there's no railfall that quits your walking scenic tour in Tibet and also it's not too hot to stroll in the wildness of Tibet.
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When is the best travel time to Mt. Everest? For foreigners, visiting Everest and trekking to Everest are two different things. Mainly speaking, it’s okay to visit Everest all year round. But the best time to trek to Everest is from April to May.
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Many travelers choose to get to Lhasa from Hongkong as Hongkong itself is a major transportation hub and tourist desination. Among the routes to Tibet from Hongkong, travel to Tibet via Chengdu is the most recommended.
There's no direct flight between Tibet and Hongkong. You can fly to Chengdu, Guangzhou, or Xining then transfer to Tibet.
There’s no direct flight between Hongkong and Lhasa. Tourists who want to travel to Tibet from Hong Kong have to fly to Chengdu, Guangzhou, or Xining at first.
Beijing is the capital of China. Everyday, lots of travelers take trains from Beijing to Lhasa.
From July 2006, Beijing Lhasa railway has put into use as one of the three earliest railways in Qinghai-Tibet railway. Here're details of the Beijing Tibet train such as soft sleeper ticket price, schedule, booking way, facilities, route map, etc.
Tibet Tourism Bureau is a national administration.
Tibet Travel Permit, which also known as “Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit” or “TTB Permit”, is the indispensable permit for international travelers to travel to Tibet.

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flight to Tibet
The easiest way to book flight to Tibet is to entrust your travel agent to take care of everything for you. Therefore you don't need to face the problem of being required to present your Tibet Travel Permit for booking.
first ever palace-Yumbulagang
Shannan, also called Lhoka is located in the southeast of Tibet. There are two ways for you get to Shanan. You can take a flight to Gonggar Airport or drive to Shannan from Lhasa.
Nichi is known as “the Switzerland of Tibet”.
Nyingchi located in the southeast of Tibet and being called as the “the Switzerland of Tibet”. It deserves you visiting with idyllic attractions like Niyang River, Lulang Forest, etc. We list the brief instructions about the history, transportation and weather for your traveling in Nyingchi.
prayer flag
When you travel to Tibet, you will see Tibetan prayer flags at the passes of mountains, banks of rivers, sides of roads, etc.. It's a kind of symbol of the local culture. Everything from the color and words holds meaning.
Tibetan Buddhism
As everyone knows that the Tibetan Buddhism is very important to Tibetan people. So, this article introduces the beginning, development, and current situation of Tibetan Buddhism for helping travelers understand Tibetan culture better.
Packing list
What to pack for Tibet? This article gives travelers a detailed packing list to make you well-prepared before your Tibet tour, especially for those first-time visitors. Also, we provide some tips to prevent the altitude sickness, as it's what you need to know before you Tibet journey.
There are 5 major airports in Tibet
There are five major airports in Tibet currently, linking Tibet with outside faster and cost-effective. Check the detailed info of the related airports - Lhasa Gonngar Airport, Nyingchi Mainling Airport, Shigatse Peace Airport, Qamdo Bangda Airport, Ngari Gunsa Airport.

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Tibet Overland Routes
Some travelers prefer overland tours to Tibet for viewing as much as the amazing scenery along the road. However, the Tibet overland routes are usually very costly and not all of them are available. Right now, only Xinjing, Qinghai and Kathmandu to Lhasa overland tour are applicable.
Foreigners inTibet
For foreigners planning a Tibet tour, there're 3 things you may need to know in advance, such as booking your tour, applying for your Tibet Travel Permit/Tibet Visa, and choosing the best time to visit Tibet.
Traveling to Tibet in January is what adventurous tourists dream to do.
It takes courage to travel to Tibet in January because it's the coldest time in a year. Tourists are suggested to know more about the weather in winter, and prepare well to start this journey.
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Tibet receives a considerable number of tourists every year for its fantastic sites. Below are top things to do in Tibet including the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Mount Everest, Mount Kailash, Namtso Lake, etc.
Fly to Tibet from Singapore is easy
As residents in a modern city, more and more travelers from Singapore want to experience the unique culture and nature in Tibet. Tibet attracts thousands of international travelers every year, and it’s easy to travel to Tibet from Singapore.
Tibet Border Pass is required when you travel to some remote border areas in Tibet.
When tourists plan to travel to Mount Everest, Mount Kailash and other border areas between Tibet and other countries, the Tibet Border Pass is required. While, this pass can not be applied by themselves, and travelers should ask help from the travel agency.

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Thangka is a traditional Tibetan painting art form.
Tibetan thangka is a kind of scroll painting decorated with colored satin, with distinct national characteristics, strong religious color and unique artistic style, which has always been regarded as a treasure by people. It is also a valuable resource for the study of ancient painting.

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