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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 plane flies over the Himalayas
Kathmandu-Paro flight Route is special as it passes through the Himalayas. Drukair runs daily flights at around USD233, with a duration of 1hr 20 min.

Nepal-Bhutan Flights: Everything You Need to Know!

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Beatrice
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Dubar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the old Bhaktapur Kingdom. It's also one of three Durbar Squares of Kathmandu Valley.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square is the largest palace square in Nepal, listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique buildings and splendid sculptures.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

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Here's an introduction to the people of Tibet from their lifestyle, history, food, language, traditions, architecture, religion, entertainment and more.

Tibetan People

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Beatrice
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Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features stunning temples, royal palaces, and masterful Newar craftsmanship.

Patan Durbar Square

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Beatrice
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Lhasa Railway Station
Lhasa to Shigatse train is an extension of the Qinghai-Tibet railway. It takes about 2.5 hours for 253 kilometers and provides beautiful natural views.

Lhasa to Shigatse Train

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Nance
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Lhasa to Nyingchi train guide with route overview, schedules, ticket prices, travel time, and scenic highlights along Tibet's most beautiful railway.

Lhasa to Nyingchi Train

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Julie
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Kuan Zhai Alley
Chengdu to Tibet is a popular tourist route as there are multiple international flights to Chengdu and it's very convenient to travel to Lhasa from Chengdu.

How to Get to Tibet from Chengdu?

Eric
Eric
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Plan your Mount Kailash trip from Germany with expert tips on routes, permits, flights, and trekking essentials for a smooth and safe journey.

Plan Your Mount Kailash Tour from Germany

Emily
Emily
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Discover the best Tibet tours from Singapore. We handle permits, routes, hotels, and guides, making your high-altitude journey comfortable and worry-free.

Tibet Tours from Singapore

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Beatrice
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tibet
When going to Tibet, you would be advised you not to mention Tibet during your China Visa application. But why it is so? Check more for detailed info.

Why Not Mention Tibet During Your China Visa Applying

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Eric
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Everest Base Camp has a typical plateau and mountain climate, so the weather is complex and changeable, and the natural environment is harsh.

Weather and Climate of Everest Base Camp

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Catherine
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The climate in Tibet is a typical high-altitude plateau climate, cold and dry. See temperature and precipitation of tourist sites, with tips on tourist seasons.

Tibet Climate: What is the Climate on Tibetan Plateau

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Eric
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lhasa city
Lhasa is a must-visit city when tourists plan a Tibet trip. Check the highlights of Lhasa, best time to visit, how to get there, and more.

How to Visit Lhasa?

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Panda Breeding Center in Chengdu
Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding‎ Research Base, Known as Panda base, is designed to meet rare and endangered animals diet and habitats.

Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base

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Alien's Travel Permit
Alien's Travel Permit is required if foreign travelers wish to visit the rendered unopened zones for either political or border reasons, like Ngari, Qamdo, etc.

Alien's Travel Permit

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Beatrice
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Kuan Zhai Line
Kuan Zhai Lane is one of the top three historic preservation districts in Chengdu, composed of Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley.

Kuan Zhai Lane

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Paro Dzong 3
Experience Paro Tshechu in Bhutan: sacred mask dances, Thongdrel unveiling, vibrant culture, and springtime festivities in the Himalayan valley.

Paro Tshechu — Bhutan’s Soulful Festival Celebration

Amy
Amy
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Discover Dagu Glacier National Park in western Sichuan—blue ice, snow peaks, alpine lakes, cable car views, travel tips, and the best seasons to visit.

Dagu Glacier

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Emily
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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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