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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.

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
Travel Advisor
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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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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Landscape
Tibet's landscape is so diverse and impressive. You will see magnificent mountains, beautiful plateau lakes, mysterious monasteries, etc.

Tibet Landscape

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Himalayan scenery
Nepal and Bhutan are located at the foot of the Himalayas, with excellent natural scenery, a great deal of ancient temples and a strong religious atmosphere.

Nepal vs Bhutan, Which is Better for Tourists?

Zoe
Zoe
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Tibetan music bowl
Tibetan Sound Bowls are a musical instrument widely used in Tibetan Buddhism and also used in daily life such as in yoga meditation and psychotherapy.

Tibetan Sound Bowls

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
For elevation above 2,700 meters, altitude sickness is likely to happen.
People from low-altitude areas are likely to suffer from altitude sickness in Tibet but you don't have to worry too much about it.

Altitude Sickness

Caroline
Caroline
Travel Advisor
lake
Lakes are sacred to Tibetans. Here's the list of the most famous Tibet lakes for their breathtaking beauty or mysterious cultural background.

Sacred Lakes of Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Chengdu Panda Base
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sichuan and explore iconic destinations like Jiuzhaigou, Leshan Giant Buddha, and Chengdu Panda Base, etc.

Top 20 Attractions in Sichuan

Jennie
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Discover the Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Chengdu, a 2,500-year-old dam-free project that still irrigates the Chengdu Plain today.roject

Dujiangyan Irrigation System

beatrice
Beatrice
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Sangzhutse Dzong in Shigatse city
Discover Shigatse’s highlights, including monasteries, scenic routes, and local culture. Learn the best time to visit and how to reach Shigatse easily.

How to Visit Shigatse?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Jiuzhaigou, literally meaning "Valley of Nine Villages," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's renowned for its stunning water scenery and Tibetan culture.

Jiuzhaigou

Jennie
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Xinjiang Tibet Highway
Xinjiang Tibet Highway is the most challenging road to Tibet. It passes through the Kunlun Mountains, Karakoram Mountains, and the Himalayas.

Xinjiang Tibet Highway

Emily
Emily
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Dunhuang Lhasa Travel Train
Dunhuang Lhasa travel train departs from Xining, stops Dunhuang, and arrives in Lhasa, covering almost all representative scenic spots along the way.

New Launch of Dunhuang - Lhasa Travel Train

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
Rinpung Dzong
Thimphu is currently the only literal city in Bhutan. Other so-called "cities" are just small market towns where the population is relatively concentrated.

Bhutan Cities

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor

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