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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.

Shegar Dzong is built into the side of a steep mountain. The remains of its defensive walls snake up the near vertical pinnacle that looms over the town.

Shegar Dzong

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Perched on a 100-meter-high cliff, Gossul Monastery lies to the west of Manasarovar Lake.
Gossul Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist stupa and has been a part of the Manasarovar kora for a long time. It is small but has charming scenery.

Gossul Monastery

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Tibetan Monk's diet
Tibetan Buddhism has its own regulations on the diet of monks and nuns, mostly tsampa, dairy products, beef and mutton in the past.

Tibetan Monk Food and Diet

Zoe
Zoe
Travel Advisor
Explore epic motorcycle adventure across Tibet routes including Lhasa to EBC and Kathmandu to Kailash and enjoy plateau landscapes with expert tips.

How to Plan a Tibet Motorcycle Tour?

Jennie
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Gama Valley Trek
Trekking in Tibet provides a unique and closer encounter with the natural beauty and spirituality of Tibet. Check out the greatest hikes that await you.

The 10 Greatest Trekking in Tibet

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Tibetan knife
Tibetan knives here are the most commonly used in hunting, and they are a sharp weapon for breaking through brambles and thorns.

Tibetan Knife

Freya
Travel Advisor
Switzerland
Swiss travelers can reach Tibet via China or Nepal—this guide shows the best routes, permit steps, and tips for a smooth, unforgettable journey.

How to Travel to Tibet from Switzerland?

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
US tourists in Tibet
Americans can travel to Tibet via Chinese cities such as Beijing by flight or train. You also can travel to Tibet via Kathmandu by land or plane.

How to Travel to Tibet from US?

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Golden Gate Bridge
There is no direct flight from the USA to Tibet. You have to transfer from Chinese cities like Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, etc., or Nepal capital Kathmandu.

Flights to Tibet from US

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Dublin Castle
There are multiple route options from Ireland to Tibet, through China or Nepal. With 30-day visa-free policy, planning your trip has never been easier.

Dublin to Lhasa Flights

Meo
Travel Advisor
Songtsen Gampo(617-650) was the 33rd Tibetan King. During his reign, he greatly expanded the territory of Tibet and made it a powerful country on the Plateau.

Songtsen Gampo

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Where to shop for the best souvenirs in Lhasa? Here is the list of travel commodities that are worth buying in Tibet, as well as the places to shop in Lhasa.

Shopping in Tibet

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Rinphung Dzong
The list of places of interest in Bhutan due to the conventional tourist routes includes Tiger's Nest, Punakha Dzong, etc. All're worth visiting attractions.

Top 20 Tourist Places to Visit in Bhutan

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Copenhagen International Airport, Copenhagen, Denmark
Learn about routes from Denmark to Tibet, the 15-day visa-free policy for China, and essential permits for a seamless journey.

How to Travel to Tibet from Denmark?

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Noi Bai International Airport
The best route to travel to Tibet from Vietnam is via Chengdu, Kunming and Guangzhou. Then, you can go by flight/train to Lhasa with your Tibet travel permit.

Travel to Tibet from Vietnam

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Auckland Airport, New Zealand
Planning a trip from New Zealand to Tibet? This guide covers everything including travel routes via mainland China or Nepal, visa requirements, etc.

How to Travel from New Zealand to Tibet?

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Labrang Monastery
Labrang Monastery is located in Xiahe County, Gansu Province. It's one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect(Yellow Sect) of Tibetan Buddhism.

Labrang Monastery

Jennie
Jennie
Travel Advisor
French in Tibet, at Mt.Kailash area
Explore routes from France to Tibet via China or Nepal, with visa-free tips, permits, and travel advice for a smooth journey to the "Roof of the World."

How to Travel to Tibet from France?

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
The Way to Choose the Suitable Tibet Tour
For planning a journey to Tibet, please identify which aspect of Tibet draws you a lot and then you can plan your tour revolved around it.

How to Choose a Suitable Tibet Tour

Caroline
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Tibet Holidays
Have a holiday in Tibet to experience Tibetan culture and beautiful nature. We offer various holiday packages for your choice.

Tibet Holidays

Meo
Travel Advisor

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