Lhasa is a modern city with various mysteries and legends. Here you can find all kinds of characteristics, ranging from tradition to fashion, from culture to reality. In this post, we’ll take you to dig deeper into Lhasa’s past via ancient streets and historic sites. The formation of ancient streets in Lhasa started from the…

Misled by ambiguous information on the internet, many foreign tourists have mistaken some facts about Tibet. In this post, we’ll clear all those misunderstandings up, including Tibetan people, Galsang flower, Tibet altiplano red, Tibet winter, Tsangyang Gyatso, prostration pilgrimage, palm-up gesture, altitude sickness, Tibetan body language, etc. 1. Tibetan People and Local Security Misunderstanding A…

Here we have collected Top 30 tips for first-time foreign travelers, aiming to make your Tibet tour more pleasant. In this post, you’ll find practical answers to Tibet travel faqs, including Tibet Travel Permit, altitude sickness, best time to Tibet, how to get to Tibet, Tibet weather, Tibetan monasteries,etc. 1. Are there any restrictions on…

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…