Travel Advice and Tips
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Festivals in Bhutan can be divided into traditional festivals, non-religious festivals and religious festivals, among which Tshechu is the grandest one.
Top 10 Grand Festivals in Bhutan
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibet is a special destination so there're many travel restrictions in Tibet. And foreign tourists should obtain Tibet travel permits before visiting Tibet.
Tibet Travel Restrictions You Should Know
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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
Buddha's Descent Day is called Lhabab Duchen in Tibetan. Tibetan Buddhism believes that September 22nd is the day when Sakyamuni returns to the world.
Lhabab Duchen
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Nagqu Horse Racing Festival is the greatest event in northern Tibet to enjoy an attire feast, delicious Tibetan food, as well as singing and dancing.
Nagqu Horse Racing Festival
Eric
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Travel Advisor
Gyantse Horse Racing Festival is held in April of the Tibetan Calendar. It is the most distinctive folk custom activity in Tibet.
Gyantse Horse Racing Festival
Eric
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Travel Advisor
Butter Lamp Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the Tibetan Calendar. It’s a tradition that commemorates all of Buddha’s miracles.
Butter Lamp Festival
Nance
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Travel Advisor
The Shoton (Sho Dun) Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Tibet. “sho” means yogurt, and “ton” means banquet. It's a feast of eating yogurt.
Tibetan Shoton Festival
Caroline
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Travel Advisor
Significant Tibetan festivals include Losar Festival, Saga Dawa Festival, Shoton Festival, etc. Joining a feast is a great way to experience Tibetan culture.
What are the Most Significant Tibetan Festivals?
Caroline
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Travel Advisor
Ganden Thangka festival is a traditional feast that attracts thousands of pilgrims. It falls on July 29th, 2026.
Ganden Thangka Festival
Eric
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Travel Advisor
From India to Tibet is relatively easy now. You can fly or travel overland from India to Kathmandu, then take a flight or a land trip to Tibet.
Travel to Tibet from India
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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
Guest Blogger
There are more than 20 flights from Chengdu to Lhasa, with a full price of USD305 for the economic class. Check schedules, ticket fares, and more.
Chengdu to Lhasa Flight
Liffity
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Travel Advisor
What's the best time to visit Tibet? It depends on what you want to see and do. Generally speaking, May to October is the best time to travel to Tibet.
Best Time to Visit Tibet
Nance
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Flying to Lhasa from Beijing is convenient since there are several two flights available every day. Check the last schedules, prices, travel advice, etc.
Beijing to Lhasa Flight
Liffity
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tsampa (also Zanba or Tsamba) is one of the traditional staple foods of Tibetan herders. Tsampa is the Tibetan transliteration of roasted flour.
Tibetan Tsampa
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Better to know some etiquette and taboos of Tibet customs and traditions when you visit Tibet, to ensure you do not offend anyone by mistake.
Etiquette and Taboos in Tibet
Nance
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Xi'an to Lhasa takes about 31 hours and covers a distance of 2,864 kilometers. There are two trains available at present: Z265 and Z165.
Xian to Lhasa Train
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and mysterious holy shrine in Kathmandu Valley with a golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill.
Swayambhunath Stupa
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