Tibet Travel Tips

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
Travel Advisor

Temple of Heaven, one of the landmarks of Beijing.

You can take a non-stop flight or a direct train to travel from Beijing to Lhasa. Check options, Tibet Travel Permit requirements, and top places to visit.

How to Travel to Tibet from Beijing?

Catherine
Travel Advisor

There are three viable options to get to Tibet from Shanghai, namely: by Shanghai Lhasa train, by flight, or by a combination of plane and train travel.

How to Get to Tibet from Shanghai?

Lynn
Travel Advisor

Everest Base Camp has a typical plateau and mountain climate, so the weather is complex and changeable, and the natural environment is harsh.

Weather and Climate of Everest Base Camp

Catherine
Travel Advisor

The climate in Tibet is a typical high-altitude plateau climate, cold and dry. See temperature and precipitation of tourist sites, with tips on tourist seasons.

Tibet Climate: What is the Climate on Tibetan Plateau

Eric
Travel Advisor

Tuiwa Village is the highest village in the world, at 5,070 meters above sea level. It's situated by the lake of Puma Yumco.

Tuiwa Tibetan Village: World's Highest Village

Zoe
Travel Advisor

There's strong ultraviolet radiation, cold climate, thin air, as well as amazing alpine flowers, which show the beauty of nature with shapes and colors.

Tibetan Flower

Catherine
Travel Advisor

Monasteries are an important part of Tibet's scenery as the natural scenery here has already merged with temples, believers, prayer flags, and Tibetans.

Tibet Scenery

Eric
Travel Advisor

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

Tibetan momo is a kind of filled dumpling, popular in Tibet, Nepal and India. The size and shape of Tibetan momo are like walnut, with swirls on the top.

Tibetan Momo

Catherine
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

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

Amdo covers a large part of present-day Qinghai Province as well as the adjoining parts of Sichuan and Gansu. It is one of three traditional regions of Tibet.

Amdo Tibet

Freya
Travel Advisor

Lakes are sacred to Tibetans. Here's the list of the most famous Tibet lakes for their breathtaking beauty or mysterious cultural background.

Sacred Lakes of Tibet

Catherine
Travel Advisor

Popular hotels in Tibet include Luxury hotels, comfortable hotels and economic hotels. Here's the list of best Tibet hotels for your consultation and booking.

Best Tibet Hotels

Catherine
Travel Advisor

Traveling solo around Tibet is perfectly safe. Below are details to ascertain that no misfortune will come to you if you take a solo trip to Tibet.

Travel to Tibet Alone

Caroline
Travel Advisor

Cycle from Lhasa to Kathmandu across the Himalayas. Experience Everest views, holy lakes, and ancient monasteries on this epic 1,000-km adventure.

Lhasa to Kathmandu Riding Tour

Eric
Travel Advisor

Hong Kong is a major transportation hub. Among all routes to Tibet from Hong Kong, getting to Tibet via Chengdu is the most recommended.

How to Get to Tibet from Hong Kong?

Liffity
Travel Advisor

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.

How to Travel to Tibet From Australia?

Beatrice
Travel Advisor

Discover how to travel from Malaysia to Tibet, including routes from Kuala Lumpur to Lhasa, visa tips, permits, and the best transit options.

How to Travel to Tibet from Malaysia?

Emily
Travel Advisor

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