Chakpori Hill, Best Place to Photograph Potala Palace

Chakpori Hill, also known as Yao Wang Shan is regarded as the most sacred hill situated at the right of Potala Palace. It is at an altitude of 3725m above sea level. The word Chakpori In the Tibetan language stands for – the horn of mountain. It is believed that for the development of Tibetan…

September 14, 2017 BY Kunga

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The Ultimate Travel Guide about Planning a Lhasa Tour in 2023

Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, with a history of over 1,300 years, is the political, economic, and cultural center of Tibet, and also the highest city in the world at an altitude of 3600m. Lying in the center of the Tibetan plateau, Lhasa is surrounded by towering holly mountains, crystal clear holly rivers, and…

January 22, 2017 BY Kunga

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Potala Palace in Lhasa

Potala Palace, the landmark of Lhasa and Tibet

Located on the southern slope of the Red Hill, the Potala Palace was built along the hill. It is the No.1 “must-visit” attraction in Lhasa city during your Tibet tour. In 1994, it was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because it is a treasure house of Tibetan history, religion, culture and art. It…

July 12, 2016 BY Kunga

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Today our Tibetan guide Yangkyi and our customers have a wonderful day in Lhasa!

A Fantastic Day in Lhasa

Today our Tibetan guide Yangkyi and our customers have a wonderful day in Lhasa!   This is a family photo of this group tour taken in front of the Potala Palace.   They watch a Tibetan opera show today to get to know more about Tibetan culture.   Several customers even go on the stage…

May 22, 2014 BY Kunga

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Tips for Summer Trip to Tibet

Tips for Summer Trip to Tibet

  Tibet is a land of breathtaking scenic views and rich cultural history.Before planning specifics, you should contact a Tibet travel agency and ask about any necessary permits. Once your paperwork is in order, you can focus on the sort of trip you’d like to have. If you’re planning to travel in the near future, you…

May 19, 2014 BY Kunga

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Tibetan Buddha

National Treasures Preserved In Potala Palace

Potala Palace, it self decorated with gold, silver, pearl and precious stones, has collected countless most precious treasures of the highland since the 7th century. In Tibet, religious activities are closely related with everyday life of the local people, and the religious culture has exerted a great influence on the development of Tibetan arts. At…

October 22, 2013 BY Kunga

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