Tibet Travel Tips
Tibet maps show the location of Tibet on a world, Asia, and China map. You also can find Tibetan Plateau terrain, travel routes, river resources, etc.
Where is Tibet?
Eric
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Tibetan Mastiff, belonging to the mastiffs, is a large-sized dog with a fierce personality. Tibetan Mastiff originates in the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.
Tibetan Mastiff
Eric
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
The roads to Tibet including Kathmandu to Lhasa, Sichuan to Lhasa, Yunnan to Lhasa, Xinjiang to Lhasa and Qinghai to Lhasa are all available now.
Road to Tibet
Apple
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Traveling from Nepal to Tibet is a great way to enjoy the Buddhist culture and Himalayan landscapes. Currently, you can go by plane or by road.
How to Travel from Nepal to Tibet?
Catherine
Trip Advisor
Trip 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
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Tibet is a safe place. Most dangers come from the physical environment, especially the altitude. Here're some concerning issues you need to know.
Is It Safe to Travel to Tibet?
Beatrice
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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).
Travel to Tibet from Mainland China
Liffity
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Many travelers who are visiting Lhasa always take Beijing as the first stop, as it's convenient to fly to Beijing, then get to Lhasa.
How to Travel to Lhasa from Beijing？
Nance
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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.
How to Travel to Tibet from Beijing?
Catherine
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Monasteries are an important part of Tibet's scenery as the natural scenery here has already merged with temples, believers, prayer flags, and Tibetans.
Tibet Scenery
Eric
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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.
How to Get to Tibet from Chengdu?
Eric
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
For tourists from the Philippines to Tibet, you can fly to mainland China or Nepal first and then get to Tibet. The best option is via mainland China.
How to Get to Tibet from Philippines?
Eric
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Americans can travel to Tibet via Chinese cities such as Beijing by flight or train. You also can travel to Tibet via Kathmandu by land or plane.
How to Travel to Tibet from US
Guest Blogger
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Trip Advisor
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 Neighbors, Borders and Ports
Freya
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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.
Tibet Facts
Freya
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
If you're a vegetarian who plans to travel to Tibet, you don't have to worry that there are no vegetarian options. Here are vegetarian foods in Tibet.
Vegetarian Tourists in Tibet
Nance
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
As a U.S.citizen, you can definitely travel to Tibet. There are two ways for Americans to get to Tibet, from mainland China or from Kathmandu.
Can Americans Travel to Tibet?
Ghita
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Traveling to Tibet from Xiamen, you may transit from Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, etc. Check the related train/flight, find your desired tour route.
Travel to Tibet from Xiamen
Eric
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor