The most beautiful land o…
Nyingchi is located in the southeastern part of Tibet Autonomous Region. It is called "the throne of the sun" in Tibetan. Known as the “Little Switzerland” on account of its humid clima…
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A Way Lead to Heaven-Qing…
Extending 1,956 kilometers on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway connects, Xining, capital of Qinghai Province, and Lhasa, capital of Tibet. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway ends Tibet’…
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Tibet Sho Dun Festival (Y…
The Sho Dun Festival , commonly known as the Yogurt Festival or Banquet is an annual festival held at Norbulingka or "Jewel Park" palace in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region.This traditiona…
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Tibetan Opera~The living …
Tibetan Opera is called "Lhamo" or "Ace Lhamo" in Tibetan language, meaning "Sister Fairy".Tibetan opera is the most popular traditional opera of minority ethnic group…
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Shigatse Travel Guide~the…
Located in the alluvial plain at the confluence of the Brahmaputra and the Nianchu River, Shigatse is 273 kilometers west of Lhasa. At an elevation of 3,800 meters, with an area of 3,875 square kil…
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Mount Namche Barwa, the m…
Situated in the highest place of Nyingchi Prefecture in Tibet, Namcha barwa is a mountain in the Tibetan Himalaya.It stands inside the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River as the river enters it…
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Shannan Travel Guide
Shannan, also named Lhoka in Tibetan, is a long-standing prefecture-city located in southeast Tibet. As the western border area of China and owning a boundary line of over 600km, Shannan holds the …
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The difference between Si…
The Sichuan Province is adjacent to the Eastern part of Tibet which makes Tibet accessible by road, traversing through the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. The Sichuan-Tibet route is the most spectacular and…
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The "East Swizerland&…
Nyingchi is a prefecture lying in the southeastern area of Tibet. It borders with Lhasa to east, Shannan to southwest, Qamdo to south and Nagqu to north. With the lowest elevation of only 900m and …
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The holy city-Lhasa Trave…
Lhasa, literally means the Place of the Gods, is hidden deep in the spectacular Himalayan Mountains (altitude: 3,700 meters). It is a treasure trove of brilliant palaces, monasteries and temples. T…
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Buddhist Art: Tibetan Tha…
A Thangka is a scroll painting used for worship in Tibetan Buddhism. As a scroll painting and a work of art, the Thangka is always appealing. In fact, it would readily tantalize your eyes with its …
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Some facts about the Deba…
From the very inception of the tradition, debate has figured prominently in Buddhism. Perhaps as a result of the multireligious environment of India in which Buddhism developed, or as a natural out…
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Tibet Potala Palace, High…
The Potala Palace has stood for centuries as a testament to the Tibetan people and their beliefs. Thousands of pilgrims from around the world come every year to pay homage to this grand estate and …
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Ethnic Custom: the tradit…
The tradition of Sky burials, which is also known by the name of ‘Celestial burial’, is particularly associated with the Tibetan culture, although it has existed in other civilizations throughout…
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Losar Tibetan New Year
The Tibetan New Year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival on the Tibetan calendar, falling very close to the traditional Chinese New Year. The festival season usually lasts for 15 d…
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Tibet Travel Permit and h…
Independent Travel is not allowed in TibetAccording to the policy of Tibet travel regulation of the regional Tibet Autonomous Region. All the international visitor are not allowed to travel indepen…
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High altitude sickness an…
Altitude sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness(AMS), or altitude illness is common at high altitudes, and depends on the elevation, the rate of ascent and individual susceptibility. Why i…
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