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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.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Far view Kula Kangri from Pumo Yumco Lake
Kula Kangri Snow Mountain is located in Luozha County, Shannan, Tibet. At an altitude of 7538m, it stands on the main ridge in the middle of the Himalayas.

Kula Kangri

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
The entrance of Potala Palace
Potala Palace is Tibet's cardinal landmark and the highest ancient palace in the world. It's listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and a 5A tourism spot.

Potala Palace

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Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
As the longest and deepest canyon in the world, Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is the best place for travelers to see the mysterious Namcha Barwa.

Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon

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Samye Monastery is a good place for monks to study. If you travel there, you may have a chance to observe the monks‘ study and feel all the ritual and their sincerity.
Located at the foot of Hapori mountain, Samye Monastery is the place where Buddhism was established, also of major historical and religious importance.

Samye Monastery

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Kelsang Potrang
Norbulingka is commonly known as the summer palace of Dalai Lama, which means "Treasure Park" in Tibetan. It's the largest royal garden in Tibet.

Norbulingka

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St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Popular hotels in Tibet include Luxury hotels, comfortable hotels and economic hotels. Here's the list of best Tibet hotels for your consultation and booking.

Best Tibet Hotels

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Motuo, Tibet
Motuo is located in the southeastern part of Tibet and lies deep in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. It means the “Hidden Lotus” in Tibetan.

Motuo

Zoe
Zoe
Travel Advisor
Tibetan monk hat
Some Tibetan monks wear red Buddhist hats while some wear yellow ones. What's the difference? See types of Tibetan monk hats based on the sects, grades, etc.

Tibetan Monk Hat

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor

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