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.
As a sacred region with flourishing Buddhism, most Tibetan holidays are related to Buddhism. Check Tibet Buddhist holidays that may interest you.
Major Buddhist Holidays & Festivals of Tibetan Buddhism
Meo
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Holi is the Festival of Colors celebrated in India and Nepal, marking the arrival of spring with bonfires, vibrant powders, music, and joyful community celebrations.
Holi: A Festival of Colors in the Southern Himalayas
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Plan your trip with the best time to visit Nepal. Explore the seasons for trekking, festivals, wildlife safaris, and stunning Himalayan views year-round.
Best Time to Visit Nepal
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Festivals of Nepal are an important part of Nepalese traditional culture. Most Nepali festivals originate from the worship of various gods.
Grand Festivals and Holidays of Nepal
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Tibetan Mask is called "Ba" in Tibetan. Colorful Tibetan masks in various forms have deposited the essence of Tibetan culture.
Tashi Delek is a simple Tibetan greeting word, conveying the wishes of blessing, good luck and happiness. Do you know the true and original meaning of it?
Tashi Delek
Freya
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Amdo covers a large part of present-day Qinghai Province as well as the adjoining parts of Sichuan and Gansu. It is one of three traditional regions of Tibet.
Amdo Tibet
Freya
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery was founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama in Shigatse. It's the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas.
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
Guest Blogger
Explore Ü-Tsang, the core region of Tibet encompassing Lhasa and Shigatse. Learn about its cultural significance and role in Tibetan civilization.
Ü-Tsang: Front Tibet and Back Tibet
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Nepal is a beautiful country. Hinduism, Buddhism, ancient palaces, as well as rich and colorful natural landscape, constitute its unique tourism resources.
Top 13 Tourist Places to Visit in Nepal
Guest Blogger
Explore the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Discover its history, UNESCO status, Dalai Lamas’ residence, visiting tips, and best photo spots.
Potala Palace: History, Culture & Visiting Guide
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Travel to Tibet in winter 2025–2026 and enjoy free entry to top attractions like Potala Palace, Everest Base Camp, Namtso Lake, and more.
Free Tibet Attraction for Winter Tibet Tour
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Xiazhulin Monastery is best known for enshrining a “thousand-year incorruptible body.” The figure is believed to be an emanation of Palden Lhamo.
Xiazhulin Monastery
Merry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan highland barley wine, known as Chang, is a traditional drink with centuries of history. Explore its brewing, taste, and role in Tibetan culture.
Tibetan Highland Barley Wine Chang
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Discover Tibet’s top destinations, from Lhasa’s iconic landmarks to Everest Base Camp and Mount Kailash, with stunning landscapes and rich culture.
How to Visit Tibet?
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Namtso Lake is one of the top three holy lakes in Tibet, also is called as "heavenly lake" by locals. It's an ideal place to take a spiritual journey.
Namtso Lake
Guest Blogger
Here you can find some very useful Sichuan and Chengdu tourist maps, including prefectures, attractions, distance, and more.
Sichuan Maps
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Sichuan Tibet Highway includes the Northern and Southern routes. Most people choose the southern route as it's the most scenic part of G318.
Sichuan Tibet Highway - Southern and Northern Routes
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Discover Sichuan's weather, climate, and top attractions by season. Visiting in spring and autumn is recommended for mild weather.
Sichuan Weather: Best Time to Visit Sichuan
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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