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.
Traveling to Tibet from the Netherlands, you can get to mainland China then to Lhasa by train/flight, or go to Kathmandu then to Lhasa by land.
Travel from Netherlands to Tibet
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
State-owned Tibetan Attractions are totally free of charge from October 15, 2024, to March 15, 2025, including Potala Palace, Everest Base Camp, etc.
Free Tibet Attraction for Winter Tibet Tour
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Festivals in Bhutan can be divided into traditional festivals, non-religious festivals and religious festivals, among which Tshechu is the grandest one.
Top 10 Grand Festivals in Bhutan
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Popular Buddhist gods include Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Goddesses, etc. Major deities of Buddhism in the list can be found in almost every Tibetan monastery.
12 Tibetan Deities
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Palden Lhamo is the chief Dharma Protector, so she is highly valued in all major sects of Tibetan Buddhism. Almost every monastery enshrines her.
Palden Lhamo
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Nepal Bhutan Tibet tour is a transnational journey. Before this special tour, travelers need to know some tips about permits, visas and attractions.
Nepal Bhutan Tibet Tour Tips
Liffity
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Jinli is an “ancient” pedestrian street with dozens of food and gift vendors along the alleys. It's next to the famous scenic spot Wuhou Temple.
Jinli Street
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Wenshu Monastery was built in the Sui Dynasty and is a famous Buddhist temple, known for its best-preserved cultural relics and other treasures.
Wenshu Temple
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Kuan Zhai Lane is one of the top three historic preservation districts in Chengdu, composed of Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley.
Kuan Zhai Lane
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Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Known as Panda base, is designed to meet rare and endangered animals animals’ diet and habitats.
Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
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Mt. Emei is located in Leshan, Sichuan Province. It was enlisted as one of the world's natural and cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1996.
Mt. Emei
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Leshan Giant Buddha is a Maitreya statue that is in a sitting posture. The Buddha is located to the east of Leshan City, at the confluence of three rivers.
Leshan Giant Buddha
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Galdan Namchot is to commemorate Je Tsongkhapa. On this day, temples in Tibet will hold grand offering rituals, especially offering lamps.
Galdan Namchot
Zoe
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Significant Tibetan festivals include Losar Festival, Saga Dawa Festival, Shoton Festival, etc. Joining a feast is a great way to experience Tibetan culture.
What are the Most Significant Tibetan Festivals?
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Festivals of Nepal are an important part of Nepalese traditional culture. Most Nepali festivals originate from the worship of various gods.
Grand Festivals and Holidays of Nepal
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The 5 Tibetan Valleys have a warm and humid climate and dense vegetation. Namely Yadong Valley, Chentang Valley, Gama Valley, Zhangmu Valley and Gyirong Valley
Top 5 Himalayan Valleys in Tibet
Merry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Trekking in Tibet provides a unique and closer encounter with the natural beauty and spirituality of Tibet. Check out the greatest hikes that await you.
The 10 Greatest Trekking in Tibet
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Tibetan people call the Tibetan New Year “Losar”. It's the most important Tibetan festival in the Tibetan calendar. In 2025, Losar falls on February 28.
Losar - Tibetan New Year
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
June is a good time for traveling in Tibet. Before you go, you may know what to wear, how to acclimate yourself, and what places to visit.
Tibet Weather in June
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
May is a good time to travel to Tibet with dry, sunny and cool weather. It's getting warm with little rainfall, trees turn green, and flowers start to blossom.
Tibet Weather in May
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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