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Worship Mt.Kailash
The best time to visit Kailash Mansarovar is from May to October. In terms of years, Kailash Kora in Horse Year and Mansarovar Kora in Goat Year is great.
Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash Trek is a pilgrimage kora, which is 52km and it usually takes 2 to 3 days. It is one of the most strenuous and challenging treks for pilgrims.
Holy mountain Kailash
No one has ever summited Mount Kailash. Is mount Kailash unclimbable? Here're mysterious events and religious legends that might give you the answer.
Land mark of Lhasa city - Potala Palace
When we talk about Tibetan cities, Lhasa would come to mind first as it's the most famous city in Tibet. Come and discover more cities in Tibet.
tibetan houses
Tibetan houses are very distinctive including the castle-like houses in the southern valley, the tents in the pastoral areas of northern Tibet, etc.
Vibrant Express is used to run on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.
Traveling to Tibet from Shenzhen, you may choose to take connecting flights to Lhasa or get to Guangzhou and then take the direct train to Lhasa.
Nyingchi Peach trees bloom from March.
What's the best time to visit Tibet? It depends on what you want to see and do. Generally speaking, April to October is the best time to travel to Tibet.
Everest Base Camp
The ultimate guide about how to get to Everest Base Camp in Nepal and Tibet separately. Check EBC trekking routes, transportation means, and more.
Tibetan Antelope
In Tibet, you can only see wild animals from a distance. What do the beautiful elves on the plateau look like? Let's take a look at the top animals in Tibet.
Tibet climate
The climate in Tibet is a typical high-altitude plateau climate, cold and dry. See temperature and precipitation of tourist sites, with tips on tourist seasons.
Trekking in Tibet
Check the top 10 treks, including Mt.Kailash Kora, Ganden Monastery to Samye, Tsurphu Monastery to Yangpachen, and so on. Read more.
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Everest Base Camp has a typical plateau and mountain climate, so the weather is complex and changeable, and the natural environment is harsh.
tibetan momo
Tibetan momo is a kind of filled dumpling, popular in Tibet, Nepal and India. The size and shape of Tibetan momo are like walnut, with swirls on the top.
Riding to Everest Base Camp
​Lhasa to Kathmandu is a popular cycling route across the Himalayans. It takes 13 to 14 days to complete this ride covering more than 1,000 kilometers.
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.
Galsang Flowe is the most representative Tibetan flower.
There's strong ultraviolet radiation, cold climate, thin air, as well as amazing alpine flowers, which show the beauty of nature with shapes and colors.
Ngari is in the north Tibetan Plateau.
Tibet is the main part of the Tibetan Plateau. The landform can be roughly divided into the Himalayas Alpine Region, the South Tibetan Valley, etc.

Tibet Geography

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The summit of Everest looks like a lion.
Can you believe that Mount Everest is NOT the tallest mountain on the earth and Mount Everest is older than the Himalayas? See more interesting facts.
lake
Lakes are sacred to Tibetans. Here's the list of the most famous Tibet lakes for their breathtaking beauty or mysterious cultural background.
Tuiwa Village
Tuiwa Village is the highest village in the world, at 5,070 meters above sea level. It's situated by the lake of Puma Yumco.

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