Tibetan Mastiff, belonging to the mastiffs, is a large-sized dog with a fierce personality. Tibetan Mastiff originates in the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.
Tibet is a special destination so there're many travel restrictions in Tibet. And foreign tourists should obtain Tibet travel permits before visiting Tibet.
There are three ways of traveling to Tibet from mainland China, by plane(the fastest option), by train(the cheapest way) or by road(discover hidden spots).
Traveling to Tibet from Beijing is a good choice as Beijing is an important international arrival hub and you can get to Lhasa by flight or by train here.
Monasteries are an important part of Tibet's scenery as the natural scenery here has already merged with temples, believers, prayer flags, and Tibetans.
Chengdu to Tibet is a popular tourist route as there are multiple international flights to Chengdu and it's very convenient to travel to Lhasa from Chengdu.
Tibet is located in the southwest of the Tibet Plateau and neighbors India, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, Kashmir, and other regions, with a 4000km+ borderline.
Tibet is also called the roof of the world, with an average altitude of above 4000 meters. See the effects of Tibetan Buddhism on Tibet's culture and history.
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.
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.
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