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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.

Have a holiday in Tibet is a good choice
Here are recommended hand-picked holiday packages, designed by local travel experts and operated for years successfully.

Tibet Holiday Packages

Meo
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Jowo Rinpoche
Jowo Rinpoche is a life-size Sakyamuni Buddha statue enshrined in the Jokhang Temple. In Tibetan, "Jowo" means "supreme", and "Rinpoche" means "treasure".

Jowo Rinpoche: The Most Sacred Buddha Statue in Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
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The white glacier looks spectacular for visitors passing by.
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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Shannan in Autumn
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
Cherry
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Durbar Square is a great place to see famous temples of nepal.
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
Catherine
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tibetan houses
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
Catherine
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Vibrant Express is used to run on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.
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
Catherine
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See black-necked cranes at Gangtey in Autumn.
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
Julie
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Shannan Train Station
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
Cherry
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Yampachen hot springs is located in Dangxiong county, 90 kilometers away from Lhasa.
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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tibet
Tibetan Plateau is the world's highest plateau due to its high altitude. See the elevation list of Lhasa, Everest Base Camp, Mt.Kailash, Namtso, etc.

Tibet Altitude - Elevation List of Different Places in Tibet

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Apple
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Tibet trekking Everest Base Camp
Climbing Mount Everest is the aspiration for many adventures. See more details about challenges, Sherpa guide, cost, permits, etc.

Everest Expeditions

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Beatrice
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Tibetan yak
Tibetan yak is a symbol of the traditional lifestyle. Tibetans call yaks "treasure" because they provide the basic guarantee for people's survival.

Tibetan Yaks

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