2016 Tibetan Festival Calendar
There are many festivals during the whole year, which are not only the tradition for local Tibetans but also great attractions for travelers from all over the world, such as the famous Shoton Festival, Saga Dawa Festival and Horse Racing Festival. If you plan to visit Tibet with a local festival experience, you can check
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Visit Tibetan Tea House – A Real Experience of Tibetans’ Life in Lhasa
To Tibetans, tea is just like coffee to the westerners. In the past, drinking tea was only limited to noble class, however, with time changing, all Tibetan come to drink tea in their daily life. When you visit Lhasa, you will not miss a chance to have a cup of sweet tea in a local
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The Cheapest Ways to Travel to Tibet
It will be a lifetime trip to visiting Tibet, and the high cost of a Tibet tour is always a problem that most travelers would concern about. How to save more on a Tibet Tour? How to enjoy the same quality services at a better price? Here are some tips for you to get your Tibet tour
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FAQs about Tibet Train from Beijing to Lhasa
The train from Beijing to Lhasa is one of the most popular travel routes to Tibet by train. Launched in July, 2006, Beijing-Lhasa Train (Z21) is the only daily train running from Beijing and Lhasa. While planning a Tibet tour by train from Beijing to Lhasa, many travelers may have many questions about the fact
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Is it Possible to Visit Everest Base Camp in Winter?
Many travelers to Tibet want to take a trip to Everest Base Camp to see the amazing north face of Mt.Everst. But some of them may hesitate to visit EBC in such a cold season, or want to know weather it is possible or safety to visit EBC in winter. Let’s check the useful information
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Complete Medical Checklist for Tibet Traveling
Following is a list of items you should consider including in your miedial kit for traveling Tibet – consult your pharmacist for brands available in your country. Be prepared with all or some of them based on your need when touring of Tibet.
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Exchanging Money in Tibet
In Tibet, the main place to change foreign currency is the Bank of China. Top-end hotels in Lhasa have exchange services, but only for guests. Outside of Lhasa the only other locations to change money are in Shigatse, Zhangmu, Purang (cash only), Ali and at the airport. If you are traveling upcountry, try to get your cash in small denominations: Y100 and Y50 bills are sometimes difficult to get rid of in rural Tibet.
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