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Yeti: Legend of the Mystical Animal Hiding in the Himalayas
Unravel the mystery of the yeti creature, its lore in Himalayan culture and scientific explorations. Journey into an adventure that captivates many!

Can Foreigners Go to Tibet? Tibet Travel Restrictions 2024
Generally speaking, while it is no problem for foreigners to travel to Tibet, it just requires careful planning in advance, and adherence to regulations.

Khata: The Tibetan Scarf Symbolizing Respect and Blessing
Khata, also spelled as Hada, is a special silk scarf in the traditional etiquette of Tibetan people. It represents goodwill, auspiciousness, and respect.

Tashi Delek: The Most Common Tibetan Greeting
Tashi Delek is used as a universal greeting in Tibet. It can be understood as an expression of best wishes for good luck, well-being, and overall happiness.

Is It Safe to Travel to Tibet? Here are 10 Important Tips
It is safe to travel to Tibet. The main danger you may concern is the high-altitude environments. Here are some safety and security tips for your Tibet travel.

What is Tibet Known For?
Tibet is known for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and spiritual significance. Find out what makes Tibet such a special destination in this article.

How to Visit Tibet? Latest Tibet Travel Guide in 2024
Get the ultimate guide to visiting Tibet with our expert tips and advice. Learn about the top attractions, visa requirements, and practicalities for the trip.

Is Tibet Worth Visiting? Top 8 Reasons to Visit Tibet
Find out whether Tibet is worth visiting in this article. Explore the region's unique cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and deep spiritual tradition.

How to Visit Mount Everest without Climbing?
Climbing Mount Everest is not a goal for everyone. Luckily, you can reach out to Mount Everest by other ways as an ordinary tourist. Let's check it out!

Why do Tibetans like to wear many ornaments?
Tibetans like to wear many ornaments in a variety of styles, colorful and very beautiful. But we should not simply think that Tibetans are just showing off their wealth.

Best Places to Stargaze in Tibet
Tibet is a great place to enjoy the beautiful starry sky due to its advantageous geographic environment. We’re here to give you a guide on where to stargaze in Tibet.

Potala Palace offers free entry until March 15th, 2020
The Administrative Office of the Potala Palace announced a notice that tourists can book a ticket for free from October 15, 2019 to March 15, 2020.

Tibetan Horse Racing Festival
Horse racing has always been one of the favorite sports of Tibetan people. And nowadays, horse racing festival held in summer has become a window to understand Tibetan culture.

Demolition of Guangming Teahouse in Lhasa
Guangming Teahouse used to be a well-known old brand teahouse. Sadly the demolition of Guangming Teahouse is a major event in the lives of locals recent days.

Tibet travel to become easier for foreigners in 2019
Tibet Autonomous Region plans to cut the time for issuing travel permits to overseas tourists by half in 2019, which means the foreign travelers could get their Tibet permit in about 1 week.

More flights to Tibet open on March 31, 2019
With the increasing demand of transportation into Tibet, Zhengzhou-Lhasa flight by West Airlines and Yinchuan-Lhasa flight by Tibet Airlines will be opened from March 31, 2019.

Ecotourism in Action at Tibet-side Mount Everest
The main cleaning mission in 2019 is to continue collecting garbage at the higher area above 7000m at Mount Everest. And the EBC will be moved 2km backwards, closely facing Rongbuk Monastery.

Travel to Tibet in March 2019
The latest news from Tibet authorities has informed that travel to Tibet in March for foreign tourists is now accessible, however, foreign tourists still need to apply for the Tibet Travel Permit.

Why People Give Alms during Saga Dawa Festival
Doing good deeds is one of the characteristics of Saga Dawa Festival. The grand festival bring huge numbers of pilgrims to do the circuit around Barkor Street and Lingkor Road.

Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival 2019
Nyingchi Government has held Peach Blossom Festival annually since 2002. This year, we’ll expect the opening ceremony of the 17th Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival on the 23rd of March.

Everest Base Camp not Closed but Relocated
Everest Base Camp has been relocated to the newly-selected spot near Rongbuk Monastery, where is 2km from the original camp site and can still provide tourists the panoramic view of Mt. Everest.

Tibetan Robe-Tibetan's Traditional Clothes
On the Qinghai Tibet Plateau with high altitude and big gap of temperature between day and night, the most suitable clothes for the high altitude climate are Tibetan robes.

Tibetan Antelopes’ Living Habits
The Tibetan antelope's activities are very complicated. Some Tibetan antelopes will live in a place for a long time, and some have migratory habits.

How to Make Yak Butter Tea
Local delicacy is an essential part of travel, and yak butter tea is the one for Tibet travel. Yak butter tea is an indispensable drink in the daily life of Tibetan people. It is made from butter, tea and salt.

Fact about China to Nepal Friendship Highway
The section from Lhasa to Kathmandu is also known as China-Nepal friendship highway, since this highway connect Lhasa and Kathmandu, which are two important cities in China and Nepal.

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