Lhoka, also named as Shannan, is praised as the cradle of Tibetan civilization. Located to the south of Lhasa city, Lhoka Prefecture is west to Nyingchi Prefecture and east to Shigatse regions. The first Tibetan Kingdom started from Lhoka during the early years of the 2nd century BC. Since the first Tibetan Kingdom started from…

Nagri is located in Western Tibet at an average elevation of 4,500m. It is one of those places where there are just endless views and very few people. The entire region sees frequent strong winds and the temperature fluctuated between 0 ℃ to 20 ℃. The air is thin and dry all around the year.…

Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, is the cultural and religious center of southwest Tibet. At an elevation of over 4000 meters above the sea level, Shigatse is the hometown of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. Trekking to the Everest Base Camp is the must-do for all trips to Shigatse to explore the…

Lhasa is the capital of Tibet, located on the world’s highest plateau – Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which is destined to be in a class by itself, just like its eye-catching altitude. Therefore, there are snow-covered mountains, interlaced canyons, enchanting alpine lakes, and vastly alpine meadows with scattering yaks and so on, which are worthy of exploration.…

Tibet, the sacred snow land on Earth, is one of the top destinations for photographers all over the world. The snow-capped mountains, the crystal blue lakes, the endless yak-filled grassland, the pure blue sky… the natural beauty of Tibet plateau offers great photos. Moreover, the culture of Tibet is also an attraction for photographers. The…

To many, taking the Qinghai-Tibet Railway to Lhasa is an integral part of their Tibet tour. The world’s highest ride on soaring Tibetan Plateau gives ample reasons for you to do so. Here, I have listed top three reasons why you should choose the Qinghai-Tibet Train to start your journey in Tibet. Let’s browser them…

Finding the right hotel matters a great deal for your Tibet travel. After a long journey to Tibet, whether taking a plane or the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, besides being excited, you may want to have a good sleep. Especially, at the highest plateau – Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, high-quality sleep will help you acclimatize to lessen the risk…

There are only two ways to enter Tibet, via Nepal or China. A lot of international tourists choose to go via China as it has convenient international flight connectivity. But going via Nepal has its own charms and advantages. Nepal is a small and beautiful country wedged between India and China. A place that is…

High up in the mighty Himalayas, on the border between China and Nepal, lies Gyirong Port, a small place that is little more than a few outbuildings on the Tibetan side of the Resuo Bridge. However, for many people, this small place is one of the most important locations in Tibet, as it is the…

High in the mighty Himalayas lies the ancient and mystical land known as Tibet. Often called the roof of the world due to it being entirely on the highest plateau in the world, Tibet is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike, and receives thousands of visitors every year. A part of the People’s…