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Explore the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Discover its history, UNESCO status, Dalai Lamas’ residence, visiting tips, and best photo spots.

Potala Palace: History, Culture & Visiting Guide

Catherine
Catherine
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Lanzhou to Lhasa train takes around 23 hours and covers a distance of 2,188 km. There are 4 to 5 trains heading to Tibet each day from Lanzhou.

Lanzhou to Lhasa Train

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Amazing plateau scenery
Xi'an to Lhasa takes about 31 hours and covers a distance of 2,864 kilometers. There are two trains available at present: Z265 and Z165.

Xian to Lhasa Train

Eric
Eric
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Xiazhulin Monastery is best known for enshrining a “thousand-year incorruptible body.” The figure is believed to be an emanation of Palden Lhamo.

Xiazhulin Monastery

Merry
Merry
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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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Tibetan highland barley wine, known as Chang, is a traditional drink with centuries of history. Explore its brewing, taste, and role in Tibetan culture.

Tibetan Highland Barley Wine Chang

Eric
Eric
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Discover Tibet’s top destinations, from Lhasa’s iconic landmarks to Everest Base Camp and Mount Kailash, with stunning landscapes and rich culture.

How to Visit Tibet?

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Tashilhunpo Monastery is located at the foot of Drolmari (Tara's Mountain), Shigatse.
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery was founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama in Shigatse. It's the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas.

Tashi Lhunpo Monastery

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Namtso attracts many tourists from home and abroad with its unique charm.
Namtso Lake is one of the top three holy lakes in Tibet, also is called as "heavenly lake" by locals. It's an ideal place to take a spiritual journey.

Namtso Lake

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Nepal is a beautiful country. Hinduism, Buddhism, ancient palaces, as well as rich and colorful natural landscape, constitute its unique tourism resources.

Top 13 Tourist Places to Visit in Nepal

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Xinduqiao is a paradise for photography lovers! It is known as the "world of light and shadow", and it is even more breathtakingly beautiful in summer and autumn.

Xinduqiao

beatrice
Beatrice
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Complete guide to reaching Lhasa by flight, train, or overland from China and Nepal. Compare travel times, routes, and scenic options for your Tibet trip.

How to Get to Lhasa?

beatrice
Beatrice
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Here you can find some very useful Sichuan and Chengdu tourist maps, including prefectures, attractions, distance, and more.

Sichuan Maps

beatrice
Beatrice
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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
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Discover Sichuan's weather, climate, and top attractions by season. Visiting in spring and autumn is recommended for mild weather.

Sichuan Weather: Best Time to Visit Sichuan

Jennie
Jennie
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China visa
A China Visa is required if you are entering China. How do you smoothly apply for a Chinese Visa in your country? Check the details and find the answers.

China Visa

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Yusong Village
Discover Nyingchi in spring! Explore peak peach blossoms, top villages, scenic routes, and tips for a perfect Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival trip.

Nyingchi Peach Bloosom Festival

Caroline
Caroline
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The plane flies over the Himalayas
Kathmandu-Paro flight Route is special as it passes through the Himalayas. Drukair runs daily flights at around USD233, with a duration of 1hr 20 min.

Nepal-Bhutan Flights: Everything You Need to Know!

beatrice
Beatrice
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Dubar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the old Bhaktapur Kingdom. It's also one of three Durbar Squares of Kathmandu Valley.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square is the largest palace square in Nepal, listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique buildings and splendid sculptures.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

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