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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.

China visa
A China Visa is required if you are entering China. How do you smoothly apply for a Chinese Visa in your country? Check the details and find the answers.

China Visa

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Tibetan women
Tibetan women have dark brown skin, as well as strong and elastic bodies. You will be attracted by their brilliant smile and cheerful characters.

Tibetan Women

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Traveling to Tibet from Shenzhen, you may choose to take connecting flights to Lhasa or get to Guangzhou and then take the direct train to Lhasa.
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.
China group visa
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.
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Tibet is a special destination so there're many travel restrictions in Tibet. And foreign tourists should obtain Tibet travel permits before visiting Tibet.
Plan your Hong Kong to Tibet trip with this guide covering permits, routes, hotels, itineraries, and altitude sickness tips for a smooth journey.
Tibet Border Pass is required when you travel to some remote border areas in Tibet.
Traveling to Mt.Everest, Mt.Kailash and other border areas between Tibet and other countries, you are required Tibet Border Pass.

Tibet Border Pass

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Example of Military Permit for your Tibet travel
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

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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.
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.
Yongbulakang in Shannan
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?

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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.
Rongbuk Monastery
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

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Explore Lhasa’s palaces, monasteries, local life, hikes, cuisine, and crafts—a first-time visitor’s guide to Tibet’s “Holy City.”
See the distributions of major tourist attractions.
Check the detailed Lhasa travel maps including where is Lhasa, Lhasa tourist Map, Lhasa transportation map and more.

Lhasa Map

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a monk at Punakha Dzong
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.
Plan your Tibet trip from Taiwan with ease. Discover permit requirements, transport options, best seasons, and top travel routes in this complete guide.

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