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.
Discover essential travel safety tips including altitude sickness, road conditions, food safety, travel permits, and wildlife advice for visiting Tibet.
Lakes are sacred to Tibetans. Here's the list of the most famous Tibet lakes for their breathtaking beauty or mysterious cultural background.
Sacred Lakes of Tibet
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
To enter Tibet from Nepal, you need a China Group visa rather than a China visa. The crucial document is the invitation letter from the Tibet Tourism Bureau.
China Group Visa (Tibet Group Visa)
Apple
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Planning a Tibet trip from the USA? Learn how to get a Chinese visa and Tibet Travel Permit, when to visit, how to reach, and the best Tibet tours.
Can Americans Go to Tibet?
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibet is a special destination so there're many travel restrictions in Tibet. And foreign tourists should obtain Tibet travel permits before visiting Tibet.
Tibet Travel Restrictions You Should Know
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Plan your Hong Kong to Tibet trip with this guide covering permits, routes, hotels, itineraries, and altitude sickness tips for a smooth journey.
How to Travel to Tibet from Hong Kong
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Traveling to Mt.Everest, Mt.Kailash and other border areas between Tibet and other countries, you are required Tibet Border Pass.
Tibet Border Pass
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
A complete guide to the Tibet Travel Permit (Tibet Visa), including application requirements, processing time, costs, and how to obtain it before your trip.
Tibet Travel Permit
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
A Military Permit is issued by the Military office in Lhasa. It's an additional permit besides your Tibet Travel Permit for visiting Ngrai, Chamdo, etc.
Military Permit
Guest Blogger
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
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 Tsetang.
How to Travel to Shannan?
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Jokhang Temple is considered the spiritual heart of Lhasa city and the most sacred monastery in Tibet. Visiting Jokhang Temple is an unrivaled experience.
Jokhang Temple
Guest Blogger
There are three viable options to travel to Tibet from Shanghai, namely: by Shanghai Lhasa train, by flight, or by a combination of plane and train travel.
How to Get to Tibet from Shanghai?
Lynn
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Lhoka is regarded as the cradle of Tibetan civilization. Here are some tips for you to discover this mysterious and picturesque place.
How to Visit Lhoka?
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Complete guide to reaching Lhasa by flight, train, or overland from China and Nepal. Compare travel times, routes, and scenic options for your Tibet trip.
How to Get to Lhasa?
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Located in the Shigatse, to the north slope of Mt. Everest, Rongbuk Monastery is the highest monastery in the world, at 5,154m.
Rongbuk Monastery
Guest Blogger
Explore Lhasa’s palaces, monasteries, local life, hikes, cuisine, and crafts—a first-time visitor’s guide to Tibet’s “Holy City.”
Top 15 Things to Do in Lhasa
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Planning a trip from the USA to Bhutan? Explore the best flight routes, transit options, and estimated costs for a smooth journey to the Himalayas.
How to Travel to Bhutan from USA?
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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GREAT TIBET TOUR is a local tour company based in Lhasa, Tibet. It was founded in 2005 and recommended by Lonely Planet as one of the best reputed local Tibet travel agencies.
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