Sponsored by the Tibet Autonomous Region Sports Bureau and Shigatse City Government, 2016 Himalaya trekking via Gyirong Port has rounded off on October 27th. A total number of 52 participants have attended this grand event. Himalaya trek 2016 was launched on October 22nd. In the past seven days, the whole team has smoothly completed trekking…

One of the most common questions we were asked is what should I pack for Tibet? Yeah, it has never been an easy task to decide what to bring in Tibet tour. Considering Tibet weather and climate, I have made a conclusion about top things to pack for Tibet trip, Tibet trekking packing list as well as packing for Tibet overland tour.

When it comes to planning an overland trip from Lhasa to Kathmandu, tourists often get stuck in collecting the most up-to-date information. In this article, we have provided all the latest details on the Friendship Highway, best traveling time, classic overland route, Gyirong Port, etc. Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway is reputed as the…

Tibet has complex topography and diverse landforms, forming a unique plateau climate. Generally speaking, the north and west parts of Tibet are cold and dry, while the south and east areas tend to be warm and humid. Besides, Tibet has a wild variety of regional climates and distinctive vertical climatic zones. You can even experience four…

One of the most common questions we were asked is when is the best time to visit Tibet? Actually there are no uniform answers. Covering about one eighths of total Chinese territory, Tibet consists of seven major cities and prefectures. Locating at different latitude, each place has its own distinct weather and climate. Thus, the…

Tibet is not only famous for breathtaking landscape and unique Tibetan culture, but also hot springs with medical treatment. In this post, I recommend eight great places for you to enjoy cozy bath in Tibet, such as Yangpachen Hot Spring, Lhase Hot Spring, Riduo Hot Sping, Dezong Hot Spring, Kangbu Hot Spring and so on.…

Tibet offers you different kinds of beauty at different seasons. You can tour Nyingchi in spring for the blooming peaches, take Kailash Kora in summer, trek Everest Base Camp in autumn. When it comes to winter, I strongly suggest you to go to Lhasa for appreciating migratory birds. In this post, I’ll recommend six prefect…

With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, Lhasa is highly reputed as “the City of Sunshine”. It has become a kind of fashion to tour Tibet in winter. Just bathing in the warm sunlight, I bet you’ll forget all your troubles and gain peace in mind. In this post, I’ll recommend top seven places…

“How can I avoid altitude sickness in Tibet?” is one of the most common questions we were asked by tourists planning a trip to Tibet. In this post, you can check out high altitude sickness symptoms and acute mountain sickness prevention. What Is Altitude Sickness? Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS) or…

Tourists can choose to enter Tibet from Nepal or mainland China. But the travel documents required and permit application procedure are quite different. In this post, I’ll offer you the first-hand information on applying for Tibet Visa in mainland China and Kathmandu. According to the regulations from National Tourism Administration, foreign travelers, Taiwan tourists and…