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How to Tip Guide & Driver 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.
Beautiful landscape of Tibet
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.
Tibet scenery
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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Tibet shopping
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.
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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

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Mt. Kailash kora map
Mount Kailash Kora is the most pious pilgrimage for believers. Here are travel tips showing the maps and trekking details.

Mount Kailash Kora Route Map

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Amdo Tibet
Amdo covers a large part of present-day Qinghai Province as well as the adjoining parts of Sichuan and Gansu. It is one of three traditional regions of Tibet.

Amdo Tibet

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Manasarovar Lake in Nagri
Top six rivers rising from Tibet are the Brahmaputra River, Yangtze River, Yellow River, Mekong River, Salween River, and Indus River.
The Himalayas
There are 26 of the 100 highest mountains in the world clustered in Tibet. Here are the highest and most famous mountains with photos and travel tips.
Learn Some Tibetan Words
Learn some basic Tibetan words, phrases and numbers for your next trip to Tibet. It contains the most important and most frequently used vocabulary.
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.
How to plan a trip to Tibet?
A trip to Tibet is not as tough as you thought. It has a unique landscape, mysterious Tibetan Buddhism, and many other fantastic things for you to explore.
Landscape
Tibet's landscape is so diverse and impressive. You will see magnificent mountains, beautiful plateau lakes, mysterious monasteries, etc.
Everest Base Camp is a must-see place during your Tibet travel.
Discover the top 15 things to do and places to visit in Tibet including Potala Palace, Namtso Lake, Yamdrok Lake, Mt. Everest, Mt.Kailash and more.
Packing list
What to pack for Tibet? This article gives you a detailed packing list to make you well-prepared for Tibet travel, especially for those first-time visitors.
This gesture usually used when someone serves tea for you and you don't want more.
Better to know some etiquette and taboos of Tibet customs and traditions when you visit Tibet, to ensure you do not offend anyone by mistake.
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Potala Palace is an ancient palace located in Lhasa, Tibet. As a former residence of Dalai Lamas, it has an important role in Tibetan Buddhism and politics.
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.
Visit Tibet
A visit to Tibet can be an amazing experience with proper planning. Here is a list for you about how to travel to Tibet.

How to Visit Tibet?

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