Tibet Travel Guide, Advice and Tips
Latest highly practical Tibet Travel advice about weather, best time to visit Tibet, cost, permits, transportation, attractions, high altitude sickness, maps, etc. Check the tips and information for your traveling in Tibet.
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.
Altitude Sickness
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Jowo Rinpoche is a life-size Sakyamuni Buddha statue enshrined in the Jokhang Temple. In Tibetan, "Jowo" means "supreme", and "Rinpoche" means "treasure".
Jowo Rinpoche: The Most Sacred Buddha Statue in Tibet
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Stupa is a mound-like structure for collecting Buddhist relics even preserved bodies of renowned lamas, symbolizing Buddha's presence.
Tibetan Stupa and Chorten
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan medicine is formed through long-term practice on the basis of extensive absorption and integration of theories of Chinese, Indian, and Arabian medicine.
Tibetan Medicine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Prince Wencheng married Songtsan Gambo for lasting peace. She made historic contributions to cultural exchanges between Tang Dynasty and Tubo Kingdom.
Princess Wencheng
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Mani Stone is spiritual evidence with a profound religious connotation. It carries the pilgrims' wishes and gradually forms a mound and Wall.
Mani Stone - Mysterious Tibetan Folk Art
Freya
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Kathmandu-Paro flight Route is special as it passes through the Himalayas. Drukair runs daily flights at around USD233, with a duration of 1hr 20 min.
Nepal-Bhutan Flights: Everything You Need to Know!
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibet's landscape is so diverse and impressive. You will see magnificent mountains, beautiful plateau lakes, mysterious monasteries, etc.
Tibet Landscape
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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.
Top 15 Things to Do in Tibet
Nance
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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.
Packing List for Your Tibet Travel
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Here's an introduction to the people of Tibet from their lifestyle, history, food, language, traditions, architecture, religion, entertainment and more.
Tibetan People
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Karola Glacier is located at the junction of Nakartse and Gyantse in Tibet. This imposing glacier is only 300m from the main highway on your way to Gyantse.
Karola Glacier
Guest Blogger
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.
Potala Palace: A Former Residence of Dalai Lamas
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Yungdrungling Monastery is 170km west of Lhasa on the north bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo(Brahmaputra River), just east of where the Nangung-chu meets.
Yungdrungling Monastery
Guest Blogger
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.
Best Time to Visit Kailash Mansarovar
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
No one has ever summited Mount Kailash. Is mount Kailash unclimbable? Here're mysterious events and religious legends that might give you the answer.
Climbing Mount Kailash: Is Mount Kailash Climbable?
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tourists can visit Shannan at any time of the year. The best time is from May to November. The rainy season of Shannan is from June to August.
Best Time to Visit Shannan
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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.
Famous Cities In Tibet
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
From Buddhist temples to famous Hindu temples in Nepal, there're the top 10 pilgrimage sites and cultural landmarks for you to visit.
Top 10 Famous Temples of Nepal
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan houses are very distinctive including the castle-like houses in the southern valley, the tents in the pastoral areas of northern Tibet, etc.
Tibetan Houses
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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