Travel to Tibet from Malaysia

Tibet is a captivating destination for travelers from Malaysia, offering an extraordinary mix of natural beauty, ancient culture, and spiritual significance. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and dotted with crystal lakes, this mystical land draws adventurers and those seeking a deeper understanding of Tibetan Buddhism. With a range of Tibet tour packages from Malaysia, travelers can embark on a well-organized journey to explore Tibet’s awe-inspiring landscapes, visit historical monasteries, and experience its unique cultural traditions.

Important Notice: Visitors from Malaysia can enjoy a 30-day China visa-free policy till 31 December 2025.

How to Get to Tibet from Malaysia?

Both Tibet and Malaysia are located in Asia, so traveling from Malaysia to Tibet is relatively easy now. To explore the remote and massive plateau, there are many ways to get to Tibet. Although direct flights to Lhasa are not available in Malaysia, there are always various connecting flights to Tibet via inland cities in China. Depart at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and land in Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), with a stopover at Chengdu (recommended), Xian or Beijing, the journey takes from 10.5 hours to 22 hours and costs about MYR 1,501 to MYR 3,930.

Alternatively, you can also choose to enter Tibet by train, which is popular with travelers. Tibet trains are available in many inland cities of China such as Chengdu, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, etc., and you can enjoy the breathtaking landscape along the famous Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Traveling by train is much cheaper, and most of all, it can help you accolimatize to the high altitude enviroment. Chengdu to Lhasa train costs MYR 677 per soft sleeper(net price).

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Before your departure, applying for a Tibet Travel Permit is indispensable. All international travelers who want to go to Tibet must have this permit. The permit is issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau, and you should have a Chinese Visa to apply for it. Chinese Visa can be applied at the China Consulates in KUL, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, and Penang. Due to the China visa-free policy at present, you don't need a China visa till 31 Dec 2025.

In addition, Tibet Travel Permit won’t be issued to individual travelers, and international travelers should be organized in a group and be accompanied by a tour guide. And all of your accommodations, vehicles, itinerary, and attractions should be pre-arranged. Once you book a tour with a reliable local Tibet travel agency such as Great Tibet Tour, we will handle all the rest of the work for you.

Recommended Tibet Tour Packages

Once arrive in Lhasa, after a good rest, you can explore this land to your heart’s content. We offer numerous Tibet tour packages to meet different requirements, schedules and budgets. You can choose your favorite itinerary and have a remarkable experience in this marvelous land.

To explore Lhasa in depth, we offer Lhasa tour packages. The tour will take you around the ancient city with 1300 years of history, which is recognized as the heart of Tibet. You will visit the splendid Potala Palace, admire the sacred Jokhang Temple, and stroll in busy Barkhor Street. Drive to the suburb of Lhasa, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery are also attractive sites.

As an explorer and adventurer, you can’t miss the Mount Everest. We offer Everest Base Camp tour packages, which will take you to the remote area of Tibet to have an adventure in the Himalayas. You will stay overnight at base camp, and admire the marvelous sunrise of golden Everest peak. Standing in front of the Himalayan giants and admiring the highest mountain in the world, you may get a new understanding of nature and your spirit.

The Mount Kailash tour packages will take you to the “center of the world” and pay a visit to the holiest mountain. Recognized as an important pilgrimage site in both Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism, Mount Kailash attracted countless pilgrims to show their devotion. You can do kora with pilgrims around the mountain. The journey covers 52 kilometers and takes 3 days to complete, which is really a challenge to both body and spirit. After the kora, you may gain a better comprehension of your soul.

To extend your journey, we also offer Tibet Nepal tour packages and China Tibet tour packages. You can explore the beautiful Kathmandu, the age-old Beijing, the historical Xi’an, the elegant Shanghai and many other cities. We can also customize your trip per your request.

Conclusion

Tibet offers an unparalleled experience for travelers from Malaysia, blending breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and profound spiritual encounters. Whether you wish to explore the historic streets of Lhasa, marvel at the majestic Mount Everest, or embark on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, Tibet has something extraordinary for every Malaysian.