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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.

Most Tibet Buddhist Holidays are related to Buddhism
As a sacred region with flourishing Buddhism, most Tibetan holidays are related to Buddhism. Check Tibet Buddhist holidays that may interest you.
A group of tourists at Jokhang Temple
Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour is quite popular among travelers. You will not only get insight into the Buddhist culture but also witness plateau scenery.
Tibet is a holy land dotted with sacred monasteries and temples. Unique religious culture attracts travelers to explore this mysterious place.
To have a monastery vacation in Tibet, you can enjoy magnificent monasteries with different styles and feel pilgrims' devoted spirits.
butter sculpture
Tibetan Butter Sculpture is a special form of art made of ghee. It's widely used as offerings in Tibetan Buddhism. It's an important feature of Tibetan culture.
Sherpa, the porter on the Himalayas.
Sherpa means people from the east in Tibetan, living scattered on both sides of the Himalayas. Sherpas are famous for being guides to climb Mount Everest.
Master Milarepa
Milarepa (1040–1123) was a Tibetan yogi and poet who was remembered for his lasting influence on Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist literature.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."

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