Tibet Travel Guide, Advice and Tips
Latest highly practical Tibet Travel advice about weather, best time to visit Tibet, cost, permits, transportation, attractions, high altitude sickness, maps, etc. Check the tips and information for your traveling in Tibet.
If you go on a long trip in Tibet, your guide and driver will be expected a tip at the end, assuming all went well and a satisfactory service is provided.
How to Tip Guide & Driver in Tibet?
Apple
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Darchen is a small village in Purang County of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Darchen is situated right in front of the sacred Mount Kailash.
Darchen
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There are three viable options to get to Tibet from Shanghai, namely: by Shanghai Lhasa train, by flight, or by a combination of plane and train travel.
How to Get to Tibet from Shanghai?
Sophie
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Tashi Dor Monastery is situated on a hammerhead of land just into the southeastern corner of Namtso Lake. It belongs to the Nyingma Sect.
Tashi Dor Monastery
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Yumbulagang Palace is considered the oldest palace in Tibet, which is a remarkably impressive sight, with a lovely setting.
Yumbulagang Palace
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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
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Obtaining Tibet Travel Permits without a tour is no longer possible for independent travelers according to the regulations.
Permit Without Tour
Beatrice
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During March and April, the peach flowers in Nyingchi are blossoming in the mountains. Do you want a journey to the most romantic place in Tibet?
Nyingchi Peach Bloosom Festival
Caroline
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State-owned Tibetan Attractions are totally free of charge from November 1, 2023, to March 15, 2024, including Potala Palace, Everest Base Camp, etc.
Free Tibet Attraction for Winter Tibet Tour
Beatrice
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Tibetan Buddhism is the branch of Buddhism introduced into Tibet. It is divided into five major sects: Kadampa, Nyingmapa, Kagyupa, Sakyapa and Gelugpa.
Tibetan Buddhism
Caroline
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Ngari is a remote region in western Tibet. There're two ways to get to Ngari, by flight or by road. Driving to Ngari can lower of risk of altitude sickness.
How to Get to Ngari?
Beatrice
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Discover reasons why you should visit Tibet, for the breathtaking natural landscapes, unique and mysterious history and culture, a spiritual center, etc.
8 Top Reasons to Visit Tibet
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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
Larry
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Located on the north slope of Mount Everest in Tingri County, Shigatse, Tibet, the Rongbuk Glacier is distributed at the vast region at the foot of Mount Everest.
Rongbuk Glacier
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Tingri County is situated on the southwestern border of the Tibet Autonomous Region, at the northern foot of Mount Everest in the middle of the Himalayas.
Tingri
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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?
Eric
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Jokhang Temple is considered the spiritual heart of Lhasa city and the most sacred monastery in Tibet. Visiting Jokhang Temple is an unrivaled experience.
Jokhang Temple
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Before you visit Nepal, it is necessary to know some Nepal travel tips including how to get to Nepal, cuisines, things to do, best time to go, etc.
Things to Know Before Visiting Nepal
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Weather plays an important role in Nyingchi travel. Knowing the best time to visit is the prerequisite to planning a successful and wonderful Nyingchi tour.
Nyingchi Climate & Weather
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Gyantze Dzong is the center of Gyantse and it’s the highest building in the town. Gyantse Dzong is famous for patriots.
Gyantse Dzong
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