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Travel Advice and Tips

Here, we show you some practical travel tips to help you plan better before you go and deal with emergencies or unpredictable situations on your trip. If you choose us, we will do our best to provide you with first-class service and sincere travel tips and suggestions.

New Swan Stone Castle
German travelers can travel to Tibet from Frankfurt to Beijing, Chengdu, etc., and then get to Tibet by flight or train. Or travel to Tibet via Kathmandu.
Tibetan women in costume
Tibetan clothing is worn with an inner garment and a pair of wide and long sleeves, with rich connotation and diversity dressing culture in tradition.
Delta Airlines
Explore options from the US to Tibet via China or Nepal, including flights, trains, and overland routes, as well as essential permits.
Discover Sichuan's weather, climate, and top attractions by season. Visiting in spring and autumn is recommended for mild weather.
Discover the best routes from South Korea to Tibet via China, with flights, trains, and permit details to ensure a smooth journey to Lhasa.
Jokhang Temple
Tibetan Monasteries and Temples can be seen everywhere in Tibet. It's no exaggeration to say that Tibetan Buddhism is the foundation of Tibetan culture.
Kailash inner kora is centered on Yinjietuo Mountain. It's the core pilgrimage area of Kailash, with higher religious and sacred significance.
Kagyu, a major Tibetan Buddhist school, emphasizes oral transmission & meditation. Its rich lineage & teachings continue to thrive across Tibet & beyond.
Tibet facts
Tibet is also called the roof of the world, with an average altitude of above 4,000 meters. See the effects of Tibetan Buddhism on Tibet's culture and history.

Tibet Facts

Freya
Travel Advisor
There are many rare and historical relics in Tsurphu Monastery.
Tsurphu Monastery is a gompa which serves as the traditional seat of the Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

Tsurphu Monastery

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Master Milarepa
Milarepa (1040–1123) was a Tibetan yogi and poet who was remembered for his lasting influence on Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist literature.
Tibetan monks
Tibetan Buddhism is the branch of Buddhism introduced into Tibet. It is divided into five major sects: Kadampa, Nyingmapa, Kagyupa, Sakyapa and Gelugpa.

Tibetan Buddhism

Caroline
Caroline
Travel Advisor
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Zhangzhung is the kingdom and ancient culture of Tibet. Zhangzhung culture predates the Tibetan Buddhist culture and is the source of all Tibetan culture.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Dubar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the old Bhaktapur Kingdom. It's also one of three Durbar Squares of Kathmandu Valley.
Tibet scenery
If you are from Australia and traveling to Tibet, you can either fly to a mainland city of China or fly to Kathmandu of Nepal and then get to Lhasa.
Stupa of Descent from the God Realm
Tholing Monastery, the oldest in western Tibet, was built in 997 AD. A key center for Tibetan Buddhism, it houses ancient frescoes and historic relics.

Tholing Monastery

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Noi Bai International Airport
The best route to travel to Tibet from Vietnam is via Chengdu, Kunming and Guangzhou. Then, you can go by flight/train to Lhasa with your Tibet travel permit.
Durbar Square
Flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport(KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport(LXA) cover a distance of 600km and take 2 hours. Check more!
Singapore Airlines
Singapore citizens are recommended to fly to Chengdu and then take a flight or train to Lhasa. Tibet Travel Permit is still an indispensable document for you.
Discover the best transportation options from Portugal to Tibet, including flights, trains, and overland routes. Each way will bring you different experiences.

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