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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.

The more important thing is to light up the lamps
Galdan Namchot is to commemorate Je Tsongkhapa. On this day, temples in Tibet will hold grand offering rituals, especially offering lamps.

Galdan Namchot

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Zoe
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The map of the flight route from Chengdu to Nyingchi
Chengdu to Nyingchi flights cover a distance of 1,700 kilometers and takes about 2 hours. Check the flight schedule, price, and FAQs.
See the flight route from Nanjing to Lhasa on the map.
Nanjing to Lhasa flight usually makes its layover in Dazhou or Mianyang, covering a distance of 2,646 km and taking about 6 hours. Check detailed info.
Guangzhou to Lhasa flight covers a distance of 2,651km and takes around 5.5hrs to 7.5hrs with a layover in Diqing or Chengdu.
See the flight route from Shangri-la to Lhasa.
Shangri-La to Lhasa Flight covers a distance of 1,625km and takes about 2 hours. USD230 for an economic class. Check schedule, price and FAQ.
flight route from Kunming to Lhasa
Kunming to Lhasa flight covers a distance of 1,963km and takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Check for more details and tips.
There are multiple direct flights from Xian to Lhasa. It covers a distance of 1,980km and takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Wenshu Temple
Wenshu Monastery was built during the Sui Dynasty and is a famous Buddhist temple known for its best-preserved cultural relics and other treasures.

Wenshu Monastery

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Durbar Square
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Street Scene
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Kagyu, a major Tibetan Buddhist school, emphasizes oral transmission & meditation. Its rich lineage & teachings continue to thrive across Tibet & beyond.
Dolma La is a mountain pass that must be passed during Mt.Kailash Kora. It features stunning views, challenging trails, and deep spiritual meaning.

Dolma La Pass

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Jennie
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