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.
Tibet's landscape is so diverse and impressive. You will see magnificent mountains, beautiful plateau lakes, mysterious monasteries, etc.
Tibet Landscape
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Discover the top 15 things to do and places to visit in Tibet including Potala Palace, Namtso Lake, Yamdrok Lake, Mt. Everest, Mt.Kailash and more.
Top 15 Things to Do in Tibet
Nance
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
What to pack for Tibet? This article gives you a detailed packing list to make you well-prepared for Tibet travel, especially for those first-time visitors.
Packing List for Your Tibet Travel
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Karola Glacier is located at the junction of Nakartse and Gyantse in Tibet. This imposing glacier is only 300m from the main highway on your way to Gyantse.
Karola Glacier
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Potala Palace is an ancient palace located in Lhasa, Tibet. As a former residence of Dalai Lamas, it has an important role in Tibetan Buddhism and politics.
Potala Palace: A Former Residence of Dalai Lamas
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tourists can visit Shannan at any time of the year. The best time is from May to November. The rainy season of Shannan is from June to August.
Best Time to Visit Shannan
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
When we talk about Tibetan cities, Lhasa would come to mind first as it's the most famous city in Tibet. Come and discover more cities in Tibet.
Famous Cities In Tibet
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
From Buddhist temples to famous Hindu temples in Nepal, there're the top 10 pilgrimage sites and cultural landmarks for you to visit.
Top 10 Famous Temples of Nepal
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan houses are very distinctive including the castle-like houses in the southern valley, the tents in the pastoral areas of northern Tibet, etc.
Tibetan Houses
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Traveling to Tibet from Shenzhen, you may choose to take connecting flights to Lhasa or get to Guangzhou and then take the direct train to Lhasa.
Travel To Lhasa from Shenzhen
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Ranwu Lake is located in the southwest of Baxoi County, Qamdo region of Tibet. It's a combination of snow-covered mountains, glaciers, and streams.
Ranwu Lake
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The best time to travel to Bhutan depends on the climate, your interest, as well as the destinations or festivals that you want to visit.
Best Time to Visit Bhutan
Julie
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
The climate in Tibet is a typical high-altitude plateau climate, cold and dry. See temperature and precipitation of tourist sites, with tips on tourist seasons.
Tibet Climate: What is the Climate on Tibetan Plateau
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
There are three ways to travel to Shannan, by flight, by road, or by train. It's recommended to get to Lhasa first then to Tsedang.
How to Travel to Shannan?
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Everest Base Camp has a typical plateau and mountain climate, so the weather is complex and changeable, and the natural environment is harsh.
Weather and Climate of Everest Base Camp
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan momo is a kind of filled dumpling, popular in Tibet, Nepal and India. The size and shape of Tibetan momo are like walnut, with swirls on the top.
Tibetan Momo
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Lhasa to Kathmandu is a popular cycling route across the Himalayans. It takes 13 to 14 days to complete this ride covering more than 1,000 kilometers.
Riding from Lhasa to Kathmandu
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Yampachen hot springs of high mineral contents are said to be able to cure many disease. It is easy and relaxed to take a bath in the hot spring.
Yampachen Hot Springs
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There's strong ultraviolet radiation, cold climate, thin air, as well as amazing alpine flowers, which show the beauty of nature with shapes and colors.
Tibetan Flower
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tangula is a specially customized train, managed by Kempinski Hotel Group, which is to ensure its luxurious positioning. It departs from Beijing to Lhasa.
The Highest Altitude Luxury Tangula Tourist Train
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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