Almost every tourist to the “roof of the world” goes to the post office and mails home postcards printed with Tibet’s landmarks ranging from the Potala Palace to the holy lakes and the snow-capped mountains. Each day, large crowds of visitors line up at a post office near the Potala in the heart of…

  Greetings from Tibettravel.org! Hello everyone! Merry X-mas to you all! Did Santa come last night? What presents did you get? I got lots of candies and a cute apple! Here are blessings from different countries for you! 圣诞节快乐！ Merry Christmas! メリークリスマス! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! Buon Natale! Boas Festas!

  Since that many tourists travel to Tibet according to Tibetan calendar because of the marvelous ritual ceremonies and mysterious kora, here is the website where you can download the latest Tibetan Calendar of 2014 (click this for free download) for whoever is interested! Plan your trip in advance!

  There are overall four documents required for foreign tourists who want to travel freely in Tibet. One is the Chinese Visa, which you can apply for in Chinese Embassy in your country, the other is Tibet Permit, which you have to obtain it in order to enter Tibet, the third is the Travel Permit…

  Tibet Travel Bureau is Now Picking Its Tourism Ambassador! After so many contests and votes, to you, which girl is the ideal Tibetan girl? The 1st girl is candidate No. 009. She is a postgraduate who is fond of dancing. The 2nd one is candidate No. 036. She is an excellent policewoman. The 3rd…

  The high altitude and atmosphere in Tibet allow the sunshine to strike the earth with unusual intensity. To protect your eyes and skin, you’d better bring a sunscreen with the lowest sun protection factor of 15; and sunglasses are also useful. Lip creams and balms with SPF ratings, zinc, oxide creams provide ideal block-out.…

  Tibetans, whether herdsmen or farmers, don’t have much to do in the freezing weather, and often return home to prepare for the Tibetan New Year or go on pilgrimage. Travelers get to see the authentic daily life and folk customs of Tibetans.

  The circulated currency in Tibet is RMB. Foreign currency can be exchanged in the banks there. All the branches of the Bank of China in Lhasa and other cities provide such services. But only the main offices of Bank of China accepts traveler’s check and cash advance. Lhasa Hotel and Tibet Hotel offer foreign…

  Summer is the hottest season of traveling in Tibet, and most tourists keep a mind that autumn and winter are not the seasons to enjoy their time in Tibet. In fact,Tibet in autumn and winter is still an amazing place where is valued to travel. There are a series of activities about Travel to…

  Annual performance of a distinctive religious ritual held in Sakya Monastery attracted a large number of local residents in their traditional dress to watch the show. With a history of more than 500 years, the monastery’s ritual expresses the wishes of locals for peace and happiness.