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Tashi Delek is a simple Tibetan greeting word, conveying the wishes of blessing, good luck and happiness. Do you know the true and original meaning of it?

Tashi Delek

Freya
Travel Advisor
Natural scenery in Tibet
Many people may ask the question - 'How beautiful is Tibet?' well, the 20 pictures will give you the answer and inspire you to travel to Tibet.

20 Pictures Will Inspire You to Travel to Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
worship Mt.Kailash
Top four most famous Tibetan sacred mountains include Meili Snow Mountain(Kawagebo), Amne Machin, Mount Kailash, and Gado Jowo.

Most Famous Sacred Mountains in Tibetan Areas

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Hindu OM symbol
Little-known mysteries and facts about Mount Kailash might amaze you. It's a holy place of many sects including Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism, and Jainism.

15 Little-known Mount Kailash Facts & Mysteries

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
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.

Lhasa to Everest Base Camp

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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.

Mysterious Sherpa People of The Himalayas

Julie
Julie
Travel Advisor
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 Monk Food and Diet

Zoe
Zoe
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
Scenery in Xiamen
If you are traveling to Tibet from Xiamen, you may transit from Chengdu, Chongqing, etc. Check the related flight and train combinations to find your way.

How to Travel to Tibet from Xiamen?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Barkhor Street
Check the list of the best winter travel destinations in Tibet. The temperature there is not cold for intensive sunlight and the cost is much lower.

Why Visit Tibet in Winter?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
At Everest Base Camp
The answer is definitely YES as plenty of people above 70 years of age have been to Tibet. There are caveats and preparations that you should take heed of.

Is It Okay for the Elderly to Travel to Tibet?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Traveling to Tibet, a land of religious significance, you should know things about restrictions, transportation, things to do, diet, etc.

Things You Should Know for Traveling to Tibet

Lynn
Lynn
Travel Advisor
Fuji Mountain of Japan
Getting to Tibet from Japan is easy now. You are recommended to travel to Tibet via mainland China, then take a train or flight to Lhasa.

Travel to Tibet from Japan

Cherry
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Things to know before traveling to Tibet
Tibet is a pilgrimage site for countless travelers. There are 7 things you need to know before going to Tibet. The biggest concern is altitude sickness.

7 Useful Things to Know Before Going to Tibet

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318 national way
You can travel to Tibet by flight, train, or road from China OR by flight or road from Nepal. The best way depends on your place of departure and travel plans.

How to Get to Tibet?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
A monk is meditating at Namtso lakeside.
Meditation can allow us to fully release stress and traveling to Tibet can see plateau scenery. Combining both will be an amazing journey of a lifetime!

Top 10 Meditation Retreats in Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
backpackers at Norbulingka Palace
International backpackers must book a tour through Tibet Travel Agency and obtain a Tibet Travel Permit before entering Tibet.

Backpacking in Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
traveling from the U.S. to Tibet become easier than it once was
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?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Mt.Everest map
Mount Everest is located on the border between Tibet and Nepal. It's the highest mountain in the world at 8,848 meters. Check maps of Mt.Everest.

Mount Everest Map

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
butter tea
Tibetan food is waiting for you in Lhasa. Popular dishes include Tsampa, butter tea, yak meat, yogurt, etc., which are also the staple diet in Tibet.

Tibetan Food and Cuisine

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor

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