For the people in Tibet, religion is very important and shapes many aspects of the life. The dominant religion, Tibetan Buddhism, has blended many pre-Buddhism shamanic and animist beliefs into the current religion. These animist features make Tibetan people worships many snow-capped mountains and lakes. They believe the mountains and lakes are dwellings for deities…

Tibet is not just a land of spectacular landscapes and lush grasslands, interspersed with crystal clear lakes and high, snow-capped mountains. The region abounds with holy sites of Tibetan Buddhism, historic monuments to long-dead lamas, and is full of legends that are often attached to its variety of natural structures. These mean a regular flow…

There are many things in Tibet that most parts of the world find strange and intriguing. Probably one of the strangest, yet most beautiful, things to come out of this remote region of China is the Tibetan Butter Sculptures. What are Butter Sculptures Made from Tibetan Dri butter – the dri is the female yak…

Sakya Monastery, in Tibet Autonomous Region, is the principal monastery of the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and is located in Sakya County, in Shigatse Prefecture, south-west Tibet. Around 160km southwest of Shigatse, the monastery lies on the hillside on the road to Tingri. History of Sakya Monastery Several decades before the rise of the…

One of the many unique arts of the Tibetan people is the Tsha Tsha, handcrafted figurines made of clay, and painted in vibrant colors. Tsha Tsha is made exclusively in Tibet, and is a small piece of Buddhist artwork that was introduced into Tibet from ancient India. The Tsha Tsha is used to express a…

When you’re standing on the rooftop of the world, it’s only natural, you’ll be at the best vantage point to see the night sky in all of its spectacular glory. Dark Sky Reserve in Ngari With low population density and few urban centres, Ngari in Tibet is a star gazer’s delight, boasting stunning views of…

Tibet is referred to as the land of Saffron and if you are a lover of Saffron then you can purchase some of the best smelling and genuine saffron from pharmaceutical stores as well as Tibetan shopping malls. However, purchasing saffron is not easy and you need to have the right info about this expensive…

At present, there are seven major railway routs to Tibet in China, namely Beijing-Lhasa, Shanghai-Lhasa, Guangzhou-Lhasa, Chengdu-Lhasa, Chongqing-Lhasa, Lanzhou-Lhasa and Xining-Lhasa. All other six railways would first meet in Xining and then head to Lhasa from there. In fact, Qinghai-Tibet Railway officially starts from Xining, the capital city of Qinghai province, and connects Lhasa in…

Tibetan opera is one of the most unique fork art forms in Tibet. It incorporates such elements together as folk song, dance, storytelling, chant, acrobatics and religious performance. Tourists visiting Tibet shall not miss this dance form that contributes to make Tibetan culture so attractive and colorful. Tibet opera is widely performed in Lhasa, Lhokha,…

Tibetan New Year Festival, also known as Losar Festival, is the most important festival for all the Tibetans. It also offers a great opportunity for tourists to experience the authentic customs. When in Rome, do as Romans do. In this post, I’ll show you how to celebrate Tibet Losar Festival like locals. 1. Making dumplings…