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Chongqing to Lhasa train Z223 departs every other day. The whole distance is about 3,269 kilometers and it takes about 33 hours and 48 minutes.

Chongqing to Lhasa Train

Liffity
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Chengdu to Lhasa train Z322 takes about 34hr 30min and departs every other day. Although it's a long journey, charming scenery makes your time worth it.

Chengdu to Lhasa Train

Zoe
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Beijing to Lhasa train (Z21) departs daily at 19:22 and arrives at 11:42 on the third day. It covers 3,757 kilometers and takes 40 hours and 20 minutes.

Beijing to Lhasa Train

Nance
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Shanghai to Lhasa train (Z164) takes around 44 hours and 57 minutes. It's regarded as the most beautiful train route to Tibet.

Shanghai to Lhasa Train

Mark
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Tibetan Mastiff, belonging to the mastiffs, is a large-sized dog with a fierce personality. Tibetan Mastiff originates in the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.

Tibetan Mastiff

Eric
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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
Travel Advisor

Tibetan clothing is worn with an inner garment and a pair of wide and long sleeves, with rich connotation and diversity dressing culture in tradition.

Tibetan Clothing and Diverse Tibetan Dress Culture

Catherine
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Explore options from the US to Tibet via China or Nepal, including flights, trains, and overland routes, as well as essential permits.

Travel to Tibet from United States

Beatrice
Travel Advisor

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
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Discover the best routes from South Korea to Tibet via China, with flights, trains, and permit details to ensure a smooth journey to Lhasa.

How to Travel to Tibet from South Korea

Jennie
Travel Advisor

Tibetan Monasteries and Temples can be seen everywhere in Tibet. It's no exaggeration to say that Tibetan Buddhism is the foundation of Tibetan culture.

Most Famous Tibetan Monasteries and Temples

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Kailash inner kora is centered on Yinjietuo Mountain. It's the core pilgrimage area of Kailash, with higher religious and sacred significance.

Inner Kora of Mt.Kailash

Jennie
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Kagyu, a major Tibetan Buddhist school, emphasizes oral transmission & meditation. Its rich lineage & teachings continue to thrive across Tibet & beyond.

The Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism

Emily
Travel Advisor

Tibet is also called the roof of the world, with an average altitude of above 4,000 meters. See the effects of Tibetan Buddhism on Tibet's culture and history.

Tibet Facts

Freya
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Tsurphu Monastery is a gompa which serves as the traditional seat of the Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

Tsurphu Monastery

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Milarepa (1040–1123) was a Tibetan yogi and poet who was remembered for his lasting influence on Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist literature.

Milarepa: A Spiritual Journey from Revenge to Enlightenment

Emily
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Tibetan Buddhism is the branch of Buddhism introduced into Tibet. It is divided into five major sects: Kadampa, Nyingmapa, Kagyupa, Sakyapa and Gelugpa.

Tibetan Buddhism

Caroline
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Zhangzhung is the kingdom and ancient culture of Tibet. Zhangzhung culture predates the Tibetan Buddhist culture and is the source of all Tibetan culture.

Zhangzhung: The Ancient Tibetan Kingdom and Culture

Catherine
Travel Advisor

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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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

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