What’s Kora in Tibet? The kora in Tibet is one of the most spiritual things one can do in Tibetan Buddhism. The word “kora” is a transliteration of the actual Tibetan word, which means “circumambulation” or “revolution”, and which denotes the circling of a religious site, such as a mountain, lake, or temple. The kora…

Taking a lifetime tour of Tibet is one of the most exciting and outstanding trips one can take in Southeast Asia. Lying on the high-altitude Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, this unique region is one of the most spectacular destinations in the world. For tourists to the plateau region, there is a choice of how to take your…

If you ask me, which place in China would I like to go most? I will say Tibet without hesitation. If you ask me, where would you like to go to Tibet most? I will answer you without thinking: that is Ngari. Ngari, west of Tibet, is vast but not barren. Here the sky is…

Why We Visit Tibet in Autumn Autumn in Tibet is one of the most beautiful times of year, not to mention one of the best times to visit the plateau. The rains of the summer months have long departed, the skies are clear and bright, and the weather is still relatively warm, which makes it…

Is Tibet closed in March? Can I visit Tibet in March? While in previous years, travel to Tibet has normally been closed from just before the Tibetan New Year celebrations of Losar to the 1st of April, this year is a little different. Now, if you are on a private tour, all international travelers can…

If you have decided to have a trip to Tibet in , there are many things you need to prepare, including the necessary documents, tickets, your health conditions, a detailed packing list and so on. Due to the particular environment of Tibet, you also need to have some basic medical knowledge of traveling to Tibet.…

Traveling through Tibet is one of life’s biggest adventures, and never more so than when traveling in the west of the region, in some of the most inhospitable environments in the world, on the high Tibetan plateau. Western Tibet, which covers mostly northwestern Shigatse and Ngari Prefectures, is a remote area on the edge of…

Tibet, also known as the “roof of the world” is the second biggest province in China. It occupies up to 1/8 of the landmass of China. Unlike other major tourist destinations in the world, the rich landscape and religious heritage of Tibet make it a place that can not be fully explored in a year.…

To enter Tibet, there are usually two ways for most tourists: flight or Tibet train. Taking a flight to Tibet has become the most chosen option for travelers. Compared with taking a train to Tibet, which usually costs more than 40 hours to reach Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, taking a flight can be…

Tibet, the holy place where breathing-taking natural scenery and fascinating cultural customs merge, is a once in a lifetime destination for many tourists. So how to plan the exciting journey? What do you need to be prepared? Here are some suggestions that may be inspiring to you. Decide Where to Visit Before Moving to Tibet:…