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.
Check the top 10 treks, including Mt.Kailash Kora, Ganden Monastery to Samye, Tsurphu Monastery to Yangpachen, and so on. Read more.
Trekking in Tibet
Zoe
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There's no concept of absolute evil demons as all sentient beings can improve their karma through practice in Buddhism. Here're the top 10 demo-like deities.
Top 10 Demonic Deities in Tibetan Buddhism
Eric
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Travel Advisor
Yarlung Tsangpo River originates from Jiemayangzong Glacier of the Himalayas in southwest Tibet. It flows out of China through Pasighat.
Yarlung Tsangpo River
Merry
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Travel Advisor
The Himalayas are located in Tibet, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bhutan. 9 out of the top 10 peaks in the world are in the Himalayan mountain range.
Himalayan Mountains
Freya
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Travel Advisor
Shigatse has a temperate and semi-arid climate. It’s cool and cold on most days of the year and it could be divided into the rainy season and the dry season.
Shigatse Climate and Weather
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan Monks are a mysterious group in Tibetan Buddhism. Have you ever imagined the inside picture? Here's a brief introduction to their daily lives.
Tibetan Monks
Eric
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Travel Advisor
Labrang Monastery is located in Xiahe County, Gansu Province. It's one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect(Yellow Sect) of Tibetan Buddhism.
Labrang Monastery
Jennie
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Travel Advisor
Canggu Nunnery is the only nun temple in Lhasa downtown. It's well-known for the practicing cave of Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo.
Canggu Nunnery
Zoe
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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.
Most Famous Tibetan Monasteries and Temples
Guest Blogger
Gawula Pass is known as the only viewing platform in the world where you can view five 8,000-meter snow peaks. It is an excellent place to travel to Tibet.
Gawula Pass
Beatrice
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Travel Advisor
Located 65km south of Lhasa, Shugshep Nunnery is Tibet's largest nunnery. It is 65km south of Lhasa and is also a favorite of bird-watchers.
Shugshep Nunnery
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Check up-to-date Tibet Trains schedule and prices, as well as detailed info like Children’s Train tickets, luggage limitations & prohibited items.
Tibet Train Schedule and Price 2024
Mark
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Travel Advisor
Alien's Travel Permit is required if foreign travelers wish to visit the territories outside Lhasa, such as Shigatse, Shannan, Ngari, Nyingchi, etc.
Alien's Travel Permit
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Looking for Tibet tours on a budget? you may consider joining a Tibet group tour, which is much cheaper. See more ways to save costs for your Tibet trip.
How to Plan a Tibet Tour on a Budget?
Mark
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
To enter Tibet from Nepal, you need a China Group visa rather than a China visa. The crucial document is the invitation letter from the Tibet Tourism Bureau.
China Group Visa(Tibet Group Visa)
Apple
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Travel Advisor
When going to Tibet, you would be advised you not to mention Tibet during your China Visa application. But why it is so? Check more for detailed info.
Why Not Mention Tibet During Your China Visa Applying
Eric
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Travel Advisor
Obtaining Tibet Travel Permits without a tour is no longer possible for independent travelers according to the regulations.
Permit Without Tour
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Traveling to Mt.Everest, Mt.Kailash and other border areas between Tibet and other countries, you are required Tibet Border Pass.
Tibet Border Pass
Eric
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Travel Advisor
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