Just like its name, Bhutan is a great Kingdom in the Himalayas which is dominated by a Buddhist culture. The kingdom of Bhutan can be said to be a Buddhist kingdom as it is quite difficult to know where culture ends and religion starts. Although in reality, Bhutan is an ancient kingdom in the Himalayas,…

Tibet, also known as the “roof of the world” is the second biggest province in China. It occupies up to 1/8 of the landmass of China. Unlike other major tourist destinations in the world, the rich landscape and religious heritage of Tibet make it a place that can not be fully explored in a year.…

Located at the crossing point between South Asia and East Asia, Kathmandu Valley is undoubtedly a melting pot where you can experience various kinds of cultures from the neighboring countries and places. Not only as the center of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, the Kathmandu Valley is also an important travel destination for tourists…

As a hidden kingdom in western Tibet, Guge Kingdom experienced hundreds of years of prosperity but once disappeared mysteriously. The Ruins of Guge Kingdom, a large-scale palace with numerous caves, houses, monasteries and hill, is one of the most important heritage sites in Ngari that shows the prosperity and decline of the great kingdom which…

Nyingchi Mainling Airport is the only airport opened for tourists in southeast Tibet. Among all the five airports in Tibet, Nyingchi Mainling Airport is the second busiest airport for tourism other than Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Why start your Tibet tour from Nyingchi? How to get to Nyingchi Mainling Airport and travel around? Here is the…

With an average altitude of above 4,000 meters, Tibet is in the southwest frontier of China, also known as “The roof of the world” on Tibetan Plateau. The mighty altitude and mountainous topography lead to a distinctive weather and climate, with powerful UV light, much longer daytime than most of the places you’ve visited and…

Singapore, a Southeast Asian country near China, is a convenient gateway to Tibet not only for its geographical advantage but also the benefit Chinese government has endowed to Singapore citizens – visa-free policy for Singaporean staying in China within 15 days. Therefore, in recent years, more and more Singaporean tourists make the trip to Tibet…

Huge turnout, outlandish outfits, and peculiar rituals, a dazzling array of outdoor events, plus tasty local delicacies, etc. traveling in Tibet during its bountiful festivals promises a mesmerizing experience beyond description. For discerning travelers who long to soak up the authentic Buddhist culture in Tibet, do double check the Tibetan festival calendar and time your…

The classic trek from Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular trekking routes in Tibet. Though it is not an easy trek to go, the marvelous landscape of the Mount Everest area along the way attracts many tourists to come. The whole trekking journey takes about 4 to 5 days…

To enter Tibet, there are usually two ways for most tourists: flight or Tibet train. Taking a flight to Tibet has become the most chosen option for travelers. Compared with taking a train to Tibet, which usually costs more than 40 hours to reach Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, taking a flight can be…