Tibet Travel Tips
Lakes are sacred to Tibetans. Here's the list of the most famous Tibet lakes for their breathtaking beauty or mysterious cultural background.
Sacred Lakes of Tibet
Catherine
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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.
Tuiwa Tibetan Village: World's Highest Village
Zoe
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Mount Lhotse is located on the border of Tibet and Nepal, at 8,516m. Lhotse means the "south peak" in Tibetan because it is 3 km south of Mount Everest.
Mount Lhotse
Eric
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Tibetan antelope or chiru are mainly distributed in the Tibetan Plateau. Chiru Tibetan antelope is unique and rare species in China.
Tibetan Antelope
Catherine
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Hong Kong is a major transportation hub. Among all routes to Tibet from Hong Kong, getting to Tibet via Chengdu is the most recommended.
How to Get to Tibet from Hong Kong?
Liffity
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Traveling solo around Tibet is perfectly safe. Below are details to ascertain that no misfortune will come to you if you take a solo trip to Tibet.
Travel to Tibet Alone
Caroline
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Traveling from Lhasa to Kathmandu by land, you will ride 1100km and enjoy scenic spots along Friendship highway. And traveling by flight is more comfortable.
Travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu, by Land or by Flight?
Guest Blogger
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Friendship Highway(China-Nepal) is the only international highway in Tibet now. Countless tourists travel along the way from Tibet to Nepal or vice versa.
Friendship Highway
Freya
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Great legends of the top ten lakes in Tibet, including Manasarovar, Yamdroktso, Namtso, Lhanag-tso, Lhamo La-tso, Pangong-tso, Draksum-tso, and so on.
Legends of Top Ten Lakes in Tibet
Eric
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
International backpackers must book a tour through Tibet Travel Agency and obtain a Tibet Travel Permit before entering Tibet.
Backpacking in Tibet
Catherine
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
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
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
The best time to trek in Tibet is in Spring and Autumn, from April to May and September to October as there's no rainfall that quits your hiking.
Best Time for Trekking in Tibet
Eric
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour is quite popular among travelers. You will not only get insight into the Buddhism culture but also witness plateau scenery.
Lhasa to Everest Base Camp
Guest Blogger
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Climbing Mount Everest is the aspiration for many adventures. See more details about challenges, Sherpa guide, cost, permits, etc.
Everest Expeditions
Beatrice
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor
Tsampa(also Zanba or Tsamba) is one of the traditional staple foods of Tibetan herders. Tsampa is the Tibetan transliteration of roasted flour.
Tibetan Tsampa(Zanba)
Catherine
Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor