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Tibet Guide
Offering detailed index of Tibetan cities and main scenic spots.

Tibet GuideA great trip to the Roof of the World


Lhasa

City of the Sun, the political and spiritual regional capital of Tibet with its main attractions such as the huge Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and the Norbulingka.

Shigatse

The second largest city in Tibet featured its famous Tashilhunpo Monastery built in 1447 - the seat of Panchen Lama.

Shannan

The cradle of Tibetan Civilization, which offers a number of side trips that illustrate Tibet's early history.

Chamdo

If you like wildlife, nature and exotic Khampa culture, don't hesitate to come to Chamdo! Ancient Tea-Horse Road (South Silk Road) is another feature of Chamdo Region.

Nakchu

Nakchu's beauty lies in its lakes, mountains and grasslands. The city is the headstream of Bon, the indigenous religion of Tibet.

Ngari

It is hard to imagine what transcendent beauty is presented in Ngari, the highest point on the Qingzang (Qinghai-Tibet) Plateau, the pinnacle of the 'roof of the world'.

Nyingchi

Here is unexpectedly mild and fertile area. A considerable distribution of lakes, glaciers and waterfalls makes the region full of breathtaking examples of spectacular natural wonders.
Among the cities above, Lhasa, Shigatse, Nakchu and Nyingchi have become the major Tibetan tourist destinations of China Tour Packages, thanks to the commencement of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway since 2006.

Tibet monastery

Monastery - the spiritual home of Tibetans, and also the best for exploring the Tibetan history, religion and culture.

Pray Flags, Tibet religion

The holiness and mystery of Tibet lies in the local exotic people, religious belief and local customs.

Tibet high mountain

Tibet – a land nearest to the sun highlighted by all kinds of natural wonders: snow-capped mountains, sacred lakes, vast glaciers...


Add New CommentComments and Questions

Reply7/9/2010 5:23:00 AMpaulhar333 ,   Canada

Hi.
I am vivek.I would like to ride my bicycle from Zhongdian to Lhasa. What (and how) would I need in regards to governmental forms.
Thanks

Lily :7/10/2010 8:30:00 PM

hi,
you may refer to this page
http://www.tibettrip.com/essential/documents.htm

Reply7/3/2010 5:23:00 AMKen ,   China

Hi. I am an American living in Shanghai. I would like to ride my bicycle from Zhongdian to Lhasa. What (and how) would I need in regards to governmental forms.
Thanks
Ken

anna :7/3/2010 8:22:00 PM

hi Ken,
you need a Tibet Visa and the entrance permit. for detailed information, you may refer to the following page http://www.tibettrip.com/essential/documents.htm
By the way, may i ask where Zhongdian is? Thank U!

Reply6/13/2010 3:42:00 AMzac ,   Australia

zaczacharia@hotmail.com
hi iam in kathmadou and am trying to get to mt Kailsh in tibet.i am being told that the only way is with a tour and they are asking 2-3000 dollars.is there some other way or is there someone i can visit in kathmandu who can advise me,
many thanks

Linda :6/16/2010 8:09:00 PM

yes, you need to go with a tour.

Reply4/2/2010 4:58:00 AM ,   Indonesia

did indonesian passport have to obtain visa of tibet? any government official representative in Indonesia ? Thaks

Owen :4/5/2010 9:33:00 PM

For Indonesian passport holders, you have to apply for a China visa from the local China Embassy. If you will visit Tibet, you also have to apply for a Tibet Entry Permit through an authorized China travel agency or through Tibet Tourism Bureau directly.

Reply9/10/2009 3:00:00 PMalex ,   Ukraine

i am interesting in train ticket from Beijing to Lhasa for 14 October. Also for Permit and Alien permit. How mch it will be cost

Ellie :9/10/2009 8:02:00 PM

Hi, Alex. I get that foreigners are not allowed to visit the Tibet alone. I think you need a travel agency to assist you with the tour, train ticket and Tibet Permit togather.

David :2/19/2010 8:37:00 PM

try the website below;
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-flights/

Reply2/19/2010 2:51:00 AMSinead ,   India

Hello,

I am currently travelling in India and would like to make my way to Chengdu through Nepal and Tibet at the beginning of March. I plan to fly to Kathmandu. Is there any connection between Kathmandu, Lhasa and Chengdu? If so, please advise on prices?
Thank you for any help?
Sinead

Reply9/4/2009 9:03:00 AMyancha ,   Hong Kong, China

If I am from Hong Kong, holding the China travel card- do I need to issue a visa for Tibet ?
Also, I will travel with a friend holding a European passport- Is it possible to arrange a Single visa in this case (This friend has a valid visa to China) ?

TibetTrip.com :9/8/2009 1:59:00 AM

If you hold the Home-visiting Certificate or SAR passport or Permit, you will not need a visa to visit tibet.

For your European friend, if he/she has a valid visa to China, that's no problem for him/her to enter Tibet. He or she also needs to apply for the Tibet Travel Permit to enter Tibet.

Thanks for supporting tibettrip.com!

Reply3/10/2009 1:22:00 PMjayne machin ,   China

myself and my husband are planning an overland trip to lhasa tibet and are wondering wether to go middle of april to the middle of may or end of may to the middle of june can you advise as we would rather be there when it is a little warmer and hardly any rain
thanks for your help
jayne

TibetTrip.com :3/11/2009 2:08:00 AM

Generally, the best time to travel Tibet is from the end of May to the middle of October. So we suggest you go there between the end of May and the middle of June when the it is the dry season in Lhasa.

Hope you have a good trip and thanks for visiting tibettrip.com!