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traveling from the U.S. to Tibet become easier than it once was
As a U.S.citizen, you can definitely travel to Tibet. There are two ways for Americans to get to Tibet, from mainland China or from Kathmandu.

Can Americans Travel to Tibet?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
tibet travel
Tibet is a special destination so there're many travel restrictions in Tibet. And foreign tourists should obtain Tibet travel permits before visiting Tibet.

Tibet Travel Restrictions You Should Know

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Friendship Highway
Traveling from Lhasa to Kathmandu by land, you will enjoy the scenic Friendship Highway. Or go by flight, which is quicker and more comfortable.

Travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu, by Land or by Flight?

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Hindu OM symbol
Little-known mysteries and facts about Mount Kailash might amaze you. It's a holy place of many sects including Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism, and Jainism.

15 Little-known Mount Kailash Facts & Mysteries

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
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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
Liffity
Travel Advisor
On the way to EBC
To Everest Base Camp in Nepal, you can fly to Lukla then trek there. To EBC in Tibet, you can fly to Lhasa then drive there or travel overland from Kathmandu.

Travel From Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Majestic Mount Everest
Mount Everest is located on the border between Tibet and Nepal. It's the main peak of the Himalayas and the highest mountain in the world.

Where is Mount Everest Located

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Holy mountain Kailash
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
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Singapore Airlines
Singapore citizens are recommended to fly to Chengdu and then take a flight or train to Lhasa. Tibet Travel Permit is still an indispensable document for you.

Travel to Tibet from Singapore

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Tibet scenery
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
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
A Tibetan granny during Tibetan New Year.
Better to know some etiquette and taboos of Tibet customs and traditions when you visit Tibet, to ensure you do not offend anyone by mistake.

Etiquette and Taboos in Tibet

nance
Nance
Travel Advisor
Worship Mt.Kailash
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
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Gama Valley Trek
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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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
How to plan a trip to Tibet?
A trip to Tibet is not as tough as you thought. It has a unique landscape, mysterious Tibetan Buddhism, and many other fantastic things for you to explore.

How to Plan a Trip to Tibet?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Fuji Mountain of Japan
Getting to Tibet from Japan is easy now. You are recommended to travel to Tibet via mainland China, then take a train or flight to Lhasa.

Travel to Tibet from Japan

Cherry
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Malaysian travelers to Tibet
Malaysian travelers who want to visit Tibet must be on an organized tour. You can choose to get to Tibet via mainland China or via Kathmandu, Nepal.

How to Travel to Tibet from Malaysia?

Mark
Travel Advisor
New Swan Stone Castle
German travelers can travel to Tibet from Frankfurt to Beijing, Chengdu, etc., and then get to Tibet by flight or train. Or travel to Tibet via Kathmandu.

How to Travel to Tibet from Deutschland?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel to Tibet from China
There are three ways of traveling to Tibet from mainland China, by plane(the fastest option), by train(the cheapest way) or by road(discover hidden spots).

Travel to Tibet from Mainland China

Liffity
Liffity
Travel Advisor
friendship highway
Friendship Highway(China-Nepal) is the only international highway in Tibet now. Countless tourists travel along the way from Tibet to Nepal or vice versa.

Friendship Highway

Freya
Travel Advisor

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