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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.

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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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Discover the top things to do in Chengdu, from giant pandas and teahouses to historic streets, local life, and easy day trips around the city.

Top 15 Things to Do in Chengdu

beatrice
Beatrice
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2026 Mount Kailash pilgrimage is the most auspicious Year of the Horse. Check tips for Kora, permits, accommodation, and expert guidance, etc.

2026 Mount Kailash Pilgrimage

beatrice
Beatrice
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Durbar Square
Flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport(KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport(LXA) cover a distance of 600km and take 2 hours. Check more!

Kathmandu to Lhasa Flight

Liffity
Liffity
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Street Scene
For first-time visitors, this guide to Sichuan covers the best time to go, must-see sights like Jiuzhaigou and pandas, local food, transport, and travel tips.

How to Plan a Trip to Sichuan?

beatrice
Beatrice
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Experience sacred Mount Kailash tours from Nepal. Explore overland, flight, or heli routes. Get costs, permits, packing tips & plan your transformative pilgrimage.

Plan Your Kailash Manasarovar Tour from Nepal

Merry
Merry
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Planning your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from the USA? See route tips, visa info, costs & high-altitude prep for a smooth spiritual journey.

Plan Your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from USA

Eric
Eric
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Kagyu, a major Tibetan Buddhist school, emphasizes oral transmission & meditation. Its rich lineage & teachings continue to thrive across Tibet & beyond.

The Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism

Emily
Emily
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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

Jennie
Jennie
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O.R Tambo International Airport
Traveling from South Africa to Tibet offers an unforgettable adventure, with applicable flight routes, necessary permits, and the chance to explore Tibet’s rich culture and landscapes.

Travel to Tibet from South Africa

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Brussels Airport
Explore flight options from Belgium to Tibet via China or Kathmandu, with tips on travel routes and required permits.

Travel to Tibet from Belgium

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Traveling from Poland to Tibet is an exciting journey filled with stunning landscapes, cultural experiences, and essential visa and permit requirements to consider.

Travel to Tibet from Poland

Jennie
Jennie
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Tuiwa Village
Tuiwa Village is the highest village in the world, at 5,070 meters above sea level. It's situated by the lake of Puma Yumco.

Tuiwa Tibetan Village: World's Highest Village

Zoe
Zoe
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Galsang Flowe is the most representative Tibetan flower.
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
Catherine
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wencheng
Prince Wencheng married Songtsan Gambo for lasting peace. She made historic contributions to cultural exchanges between Tang Dynasty and Tubo Kingdom.

Princess Wencheng

Catherine
Catherine
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Tibet scenery
Monasteries are an important part of Tibet's scenery as the natural scenery here has already merged with temples, believers, prayer flags, and Tibetans.

Tibet Scenery

Eric
Eric
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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
Catherine
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tibetan momo
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
Catherine
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