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Tashi Delek is a simple Tibetan greeting word, conveying the wishes of blessing, good luck and happiness. Do you know the true and original meaning of it?

Tashi Delek

Freya
Travel Advisor
A monk is meditating at Namtso lakeside.
Meditation can allow us to fully release stress and traveling to Tibet can see plateau scenery. Combining both will be an amazing journey of a lifetime!

Top 10 Meditation Retreats in Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Manasarovar Lake in Nagri
Top six rivers rising from Tibet are the Brahmaputra River, Yangtze River, Yellow River, Mekong River, Salween River, and Indus River.

Top 6 Rivers Rising From Tibetan Plateau

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Tibetan Plateau
Tibetan Plateau is the world's highest plateau, known as the "roof of the world". Most areas are located in western China, and part of Kashmir.

Tibetan Plateau - The World's Highest Plateau

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
The summit of Everest looks like a lion.
Can you believe that Mount Everest is NOT the tallest mountain on the earth and Mount Everest is older than the Himalayas? See more interesting facts.

30 Interesting Facts About Mount Everest

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
US tourists in Tibet
Americans can travel to Tibet via Chinese cities such as Beijing by flight or train. You also can travel to Tibet via Kathmandu by land or plane.

How to Travel to Tibet from US

Guest Blogger
Boracay scenery
For tourists from the Philippines to Tibet, you are advised to fly to mainland China first. Please secure your China visa and Tibet travel permit prior.

How to Get to Tibet from Philippines?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Things to know before traveling to Tibet
Tibet is a pilgrimage site for countless travelers. There are 7 things you need to know before going to Tibet. The biggest concern is altitude sickness.

7 Useful Things to Know Before Going to Tibet

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Mount Kailash trekking tour
What to pack for your Mt.Kailash trekking tour? You don't have to carry all the items for the 3-day Kailash trek. Here's the list you might need.

What to Pack for Mount Kailash Trekking Tour?

Cherry
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Many elderly people usually think twice about traveling to Tibet.
The answer is definitely YES as plenty of people above 70 years of age have been to Tibet. There are caveats and preparations that you should take heed of.

Is It Okay for the Elderly to Travel to Tibet?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
St. Regis Lhasa Resort
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
Catherine
Travel Advisor
zigzag road.
Sichuan Tibet Highway includes the Northern and Southern routes. Most people choose the southern route as it's the most scenic part of G318.

Sichuan Tibet Highway - Southern and Northern Routes

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
RMB 10, 50, 100 YUAN
How to refer to Tibet money? The official name of Tibet currency is Renminbi. Check info about currency exchange and international transfers in Tibet.

A Quick Guide to Tibet Currency and Money

Caroline
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Travelers wonder that is it safe to travel to Tibet?
Tibet is a safe place. Most dangers come from the physical environment, especially the altitude. Here're some concerning issues you need to know.

Is It Safe to Travel to Tibet?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Tibet tour
Many travelers who are visiting Lhasa always take Beijing as the first stop, as it's convenient to fly to Beijing, then get to Lhasa.

How to Travel to Lhasa from Beijing？

nance
Nance
Travel Advisor
Temple of Heaven, one of the landmarks of Beijing.
Traveling to Tibet from Beijing is a good choice as Beijing is an important international arrival hub and you can get to Lhasa by flight or by train here.

How to Travel to Tibet from Beijing?

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Tibet scenery
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
Eric
Travel Advisor
Tibet tour
If you're a vegetarian who plans to travel to Tibet, you don't have to worry that there are no vegetarian options. Here are vegetarian foods in Tibet.

Vegetarian Tourists in Tibet

nance
Nance
Travel Advisor
Scenery in Xiamen
Traveling to Tibet from Xiamen, you may transit from Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, etc. Check the related train/flight, find your desired tour route.

Travel to Tibet from Xiamen

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Tibet scenery
Discover reasons why you should visit Tibet, for the breathtaking natural landscapes, unique and mysterious history and culture, a spiritual center, etc.

8 Top Reasons to Visit Tibet

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