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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.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport
There are five major airports in Tibet, linking Tibet with the outside world fast and cost-effective. Check more info to find a suitable airport for you.

Tibet Airport

Mark
Travel Advisor
See the flight route from Shangri-la to Lhasa.
Shangri-La to Lhasa Flight covers a distance of 1,625km and takes about 2 hours. USD230 for an economic class. Check schedule, price and FAQ.

Shangri-La to Lhasa Flights

Lynn
Lynn
Travel Advisor
Lhasa - Nyingch Railway is an important part of the Sichuan-Tibet railway, covering 435.48 km. It greatly improved the local traffic condition.

Lhasa - Nyingchi Railway

Julie
Julie
Travel Advisor
Lhasa Railway Station
Lhasa to Shigatse train is an extension of the Qinghai-Tibet railway. It takes about 2.5 hours for 253 kilometers and provides beautiful natural views.

Lhasa to Shigatse Train

nance
Nance
Travel Advisor
The map of the flight route from Chengdu to Nyingchi
Chengdu to Nyingchi flights cover a distance of 1,700 kilometers and takes about 2 hours. Check the flight schedule, price, and FAQs.

Chengdu to Nyingchi Flights

Liffity
Liffity
Travel Advisor
Making Beijing as the 1st destination before flying to Tibet is a popular choice.
Flying to Lhasa from Beijing is convenient since there are several two flights available every day. Check the last schedules, prices, travel advice, etc.

Beijing to Lhasa Flight

Liffity
Liffity
Travel Advisor
flight route from Kunming to Lhasa
Kunming to Lhasa flight covers a distance of 1,963km and takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Check for more details and tips.

Kunming to Lhasa Flights

Liffity
Liffity
Travel Advisor
a train to Lhasa
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 2025

Mark
Travel Advisor
Bhutan visa
For US and Canadian citizens, getting a Bhutan visa is an easy procedure by booking a tour prior. For Indian citizens, you can apply for a permit on your own.

Bhutan Visa

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Tshechu festival, the grandest Buddhist festival in Bhutan.
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
Catherine
Travel Advisor
The world's highest railway station is on the Qinghai Tibet Railway.
Lhasa to Xining train passes through Nagqu, Amdo, Golmud, and finally to Xining. You can check the train schedule and the scenery along the way.

Lhasa to Xining Train

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Tibet Border Pass is required when you travel to some remote border areas in Tibet.
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
Eric
Travel Advisor
Tibetan incense is not only used to worship the Buddha, but also prevent disease from happening.
Nyemo Tunba is located in Tunba Township, Nyemo County. It's the birthplace of Tibetan incense, also famous for its traditional handicraft.

Nyemo Tunba

Guest Blogger
Saga Dawa Festival
Saga Dawa festival is celebrated in the 4th month of the Tibetan Calendar. It's significant for remembering the birthday, enlightenment, and death of Sakyamuni.

Saga Dawa Festival

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Xining to Lhasa Train
Xining to Lhasa train is the shortest train journey to Tibet, covering 1,972 km and taking 21 hrs. You can view the amazing scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

Xining to Lhasa Train

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Kuan Zhai Alley
Chengdu to Tibet is a popular tourist route as there are multiple international flights to Chengdu and it's very convenient to travel to Lhasa from Chengdu.

How to Get to Tibet from Chengdu?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Butter Lamp Festival
Butter Lamp Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the Tibetan Calendar. It’s a tradition that commemorates all of Buddha’s miracles.

Butter Lamp Festival

nance
Nance
Travel Advisor
Ganden Thangka Showing Festival 5
Ganden Thangka festival is a traditional feast that attracts thousands of pilgrims. It falls on August 9th, 2025.

Ganden Thangka Festival

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Tibetan Shoton Festival
The Shoton(Sho Dun) Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Tibet. “sho” means yogurt, and “ton” means banquet. It's a feast of eating yogurt.

Tibetan Shoton Festival

Caroline
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Saga Dawa Festival 2017 celebrated at Mt Kailash
Saga Dawa is usually celebrated at Mt.Kailash. The famous Tarboche Flagpole would be replaced with new prayer flags and raised again during this festival.

Celebrate Saga Dawa Festival at Mt. Kailash

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Apple
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