Before the first ray of sunshine sprinkling over the golden summit of Potala Palace, the sincere pilgrims have already finished their Barkor Kora and gotten into ancient sweet tea house for a warm drink to start their day of life. Tibetan sweet tea is to locals what coffee is to westerners. And the production process is…

Tibet is a country of many faces. No matter what time of year you plan to visit, there is always something special for you to see and experience. If you’re worried about weather in Tibet, or what activities or festivals are going on during different times of the year, then worry not: we’ve got you…

Tibet has always been the first choice for many tourists to have a visit. Recording every special moment and most stunning beauties via cameras would add colors to your trip in Tibet. To take some fine pictures, you have to be capable of finding proper places and time to do so in addition to eyes…

Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is always a dream for tourists at home and abroad. Thanks to the high altitude, pure air and no light pollution, Everest Base Camp has become one of the ideal places in Tibet to appreciate the brilliant galaxy and sparkling stars. In this post, you’ll find the…

As a tourist visiting the mysterious Tibet, its landscapes and its old religions, you will find them so fantastic and attractive. However, we can also approach Tibet from some films about it, its past history, its values and its unique culture. What follows are the best 8 films reflecting various aspects about Tibet. You will…

Toilet has always been a very important part of traveling. Do you have any basic idea about Tibetan toilet? Frankly speaking, the sanitary condition of toilets in Tibet is not so good. Please kindly do not hold high exception for that in your Tibet trip. In this post, I’ll introduce some typical Tibetan toilets for…

Tibet, the roof of the world, is famous for its beautiful scenery, ancient history, splendid culture, unique local customs and numerous religious sites. It is not only the sacred place for Tibetan Buddhists, but also a dream for every tourists at home and aboard. However, it has never been an easy task to fulfill this once-in-a-lifetime…

Tibet has always been a mysterious land for outsiders for many years. In recent years more and more tourists has plunged into Tibet for a tour as the Qinghai-Tibetan rail way formally open to traffic. Except its age-old religious cultures, many aspects of Tibetan life are gradually unveiled to people from outside. Many tourists may…

It is the trendiest fashion to visit Tibet in winter. Although winter is an off season for Tibet tourism, you can also feel the passion of the snowy plateau. Most people think that it is not great to visit Tibet in winter. Actually, Tibet is also very beautiful in winter. You can see the majestic…

Gyirong, which means “Comfortable Village”, “Happy Village” in Tibetan Language, is like a jewel embedded in the southern foot of Himalayas. Gyirong, like a graceful saint, is poetic and lively. The mysterious veil of the beautiful Gyirong is being lifted. It is 24 km from Gyirong town to the Sino-Nepalese border Rasuwa Bridge. The mountain…