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When referring to Tibet tour, people always make great determination to run through the whole Tibetan area. Wishes are good but it seems impossible to realize this dream, even for local Tibetans. Why is that? Because Tibet is so vast and remote. Some places are really difficult to get into, especially the no man’s lands.…
When it comes to planning an overland trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu, tourists often get stuck in collecting the most up-to-date information. In this article, we have provided all the latest details on the Friendship Highway, best traveling time, classic overland route, Gyirong Port, etc. Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway is reputed as the…
Tibetan train, running along Qinghai-Tibet Railway, was developed by our Chinese independently. It looks similar to other trains with semi-circular roof but the capacity is much lower and the carriage is more capacious. Forty-four passengers can enjoy meals at the same time in the dining car. Beside traditional breakfast, it also offers fast food, Chinese…
One of the most common questions we were asked is when is the best time to visit Tibet? Actually there are no uniform answers. Covering about one eighths of total Chinese territory, Tibet consists of seven major cities and prefectures. Locating at different latitude, each place has its own distinct weather and climate. Thus, the…
Tibet, known as the roof of the world, is a place of mystery and legend for most outsiders. Blue sky, white clouds, holy mountains and sacred lakes make it reputed as the last piece of pure land on earth, arousing people’s yearnings. Travelers always hold a firm belief that Tibet is the destination i won’t…
When someone plans to pay a visit to Tibet, a couple of questions will come into his mind. Is it possible for foreigners to tour Tibet alone? Will i suffer from altitude sickness? In this post, we make a summary of those top concerns, including Tibet travel permit policy, best time to go to Tibet,…
Holy Mount Kailash has an altitude of 6,714 meters. It is the main peak of the Gangdise mountains which extend more than 1,100km. Mt. Kailash in Tibetan means “Treasure Snow Mountain” which is commonly esteemed as the “King of the holy mountains” In Buddhism, Hinduism, Bobo religion and Jainism. In the pilgrimage season, pilgrims of…
Located on the southern slope of the Red Hill, the Potala Palace was built along the hill. It is the No.1 “must-visit” attraction in Lhasa city during your Tibet tour. In 1994, it was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because it is a treasure house of Tibetan history, religion, culture and art. It…
In Tibet, Prayer Stones serve the important religious purposes. Buddhists make these prayer stones not only for themselves, but for all sentient being. Usually, the stones are carved for faithful Tibetan prayers to gain positive conditions, such as a long life, health and success; and to overcome negativities and obstacles for the deceased. The stones…
In Tibet, momos were considered traditionally as one of a Tibetan family food – something to be made together and be eaten in the family kitchen. Nowadays, it have become the popular Tibetan dish, and everyone talks about it and loves it. There are four steps to make a momo: Step 1: Knead the dough…
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