Tibet Travel Tips

Last Update: March 20, 2020

Preparation is the key to successful travel. By doing your homework before you leave, you minimize the chances of something going wrong. Here you will find a broad range of information to help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable journey to the mysterious holy land of Tibet, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. But believe us, traveling in Tibet is not as difficult as you’d think, as we have taken care of everything for you.

Tibet Permit & Visa

Updated on March 23, 2020

There are three levels of bureaucracy you need to get through to travel in Tibet: a visa to enter China, a Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) permit to get into Tibet and an Alien Travel Permit to travel to certain regions of Tibet.

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Altitude Sickness in Tibet: Top FAQs Answered for a Safe and Enjoyable Journey

Updated on June 2, 2023

In this article, we will address the top FAQs about altitude sickness in Tibet, providing you with essential information to ensure a worry-free journey.

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Why Travel to Tibet: Top 10 Reasons to Visit Tibet Once in Your Lifetime

Updated on March 2, 2024

Why travel to Tibet? Check the top reasons to visit Tibet, including Tibet landscape, culture and religion, and Tibetan people. Here we offer extra information about Tibet travel.

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Best Time to Visit Tibet

Updated on June 4, 2020

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What to Pack for a Tibet Tour

Updated on January 5, 2023

Deciding what to pack for the Tibet tour is not easy, but do remember this principle: pack the minimum. Check our recommended packing list for the Tibet tour.

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Top 20 Attractions to Visit in Tibet: The First 12 are Must-sees

Updated on August 26, 2023

Tibet attracts visitors from all over the world to witness its natural wonders and cultural highlights. Among many places to visit, here are the top 20 attractions in Tibet.

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Where to Stay in Tibet: Recommended Accommodations in Lhasa, EBC, Mount Kailash etc

Updated on April 8, 2023

In this article, we will discuss a diverse range of accommodations in different areas of Tibet, including Lhasa, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash area, etc.

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Tibetan Food: What to Eat and Drink while Touring Tibet?

Updated on September 19, 2023

What to eat and drink during Tibet tour? Read this passage to know the traditional Tibetan food like Tsampe, and more food options in Tibet.

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How to Get to Tibet? Choose Your Best Way to Travel to Tibet

Updated on February 22, 2023

How to Get to Tibet? You can choose to fly to Tibet, enter Tibet by train or overland to Tibet. Check more details of Tibet trains, flights to Tibet and Tibet highways.

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Useful Tibet Maps

Updated on October 29, 2021

Tibet Tourist Map

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Tibet Money & Credit Card

Updated on August 28, 2020

What's the currency in Tibet? Travel tips on currency in Tibet, Tibet currency exchange, travelers checks, credit card, international wire transfers, withdraw money from ATM, tax in China for foreigners, etc.

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Useful Words & Numbers

Updated on August 28, 2020

Learning some Tibetan language and Tibetan script can be fun and helpful, emergency phone numbers, other useful Tibetan numbers and English to Tibetan translation are also provided.

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