Tibet Travel News

The 9th Beijing Lingshan Mountain Tibetan Folklore Festival Undraped

The 9^th Beijing Lingshan Mountain Tibetan Folklore Festival was undraped in Mentougou District of Beijing on Jul.7^th, which will last to Aug.31^st. This gives a good opportunity for the Tibet enthusiasts in Beijing to feel about the distinctive Tibetan customs, Tibetan dances and Tibetan food culture.?

Beijing Lingshan Mountain, called 'Lesser Tibet of Capital Beijing', is blessed with the similar surroundings with Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The mountain is covered with snow throughout the year except summer when flowers are booming and cool airs are permeated there. Besides, the Tibetan local decorations such as mani stones, prayer wheels and incense-burning platforms can be easily found on the mountain.

During the festival, there will be Tibetan singing and dancing performances, needfire parties, tug-of-war by neck, yak competition, archery and other activities, as well as Tibetan fashion and artistic exhibitions, and Tibetan Buddhist prayer ceremonies every day. In the Tibetan Street, visitors can watch the on-spot making process of Tibetan handicrafts and food, and also have a taste or purchase of them.

- 4:09 A.M. EST, Jul 11, 2007

Potala Palace: Group Tourists' Visiting Time Limited within One Hour

Due to the high tourist season of Tibet travel since July, Potala Palace has decided to limit the group tourists' visiting time within one hour from July, while the number of visitors is still limited no more than 2,300 per day.

The measure that the visiting time is limited within one hour has been applied to Jokhang Temple since May. However, for 30 – 40 minutes is just enough for visiting the temple, this measure is not quite a problem for visitors. As to the scale of Potala Palace, the measure requires more considerations from tourists yet. It is said that the measure is only carried out from July to August, and may change when the low season comes.

What's more, it is reported that since many travelers prefer to enter Tibet by train and exit by air, the train tickets from Shanghai and Xining to Lhasa are in a great demand now, as is true of air tickets in Lhasa Airport.

- 4:07 A.M. EST, Jul 11, 2007

2007 Lhasa Shoton Festival to Unveil on Aug.12th

Lhasa Shoton Festival, as the first group of national intangible cultural heritage of China, is one of the most important traditional festivals of Lhasa. The 2007 Lhasa Shoton Festival will be held from Aug.12^th to Aug.18^th, according to the declaration of Lhasa Municipal Government at the news conference on Jul.5^th.

The theme of this festival is 'Tour the historically famous city of Lhasa, and appreciate thousand –year cultural festival of Shoton'. The opening ceremony will be held in the square of Potala Palace. During the festival, various traditional celebrating activities will be staged, including the Buddha Unveiling Festival in Drepung Monastery, Tibetan Opera performances in Norbulingka, traditional singing and dancing performances in Dzongyab Lukhang (also known as Naga King) Park, as well as equestrianism and yak racing competitions in Lhasa Racecourse. In addition, some distinctive cultural and economic activities will also be promoted, such as artistic performances, exhibitions of real estate and cars, and appraisal of the best scenic spots and hotels.

- 4:18 A.M. EST, Jul 9, 2007

Tibetan Opera 'King Gesar' to Staged in England

The road show of Tibetan opera - 'King Gesar' will be staged in England for the first time between Jul.22^nd to Jul.29^th. The performer is Seda Tibetan Opera Troupe of King Gesar, one of the most expert Tibetan opera troupes.

The story of King Gesar has been spread throughout the history of Tibet, and has been the favorite of Tibetans. 'King Gesar' is rearranged by the Seda Tibetan Opera Troupe according to Epic of King Gesar, the longest epic of the world. The performance congregates the traditional Tibetan culture and vogue elements together, involving folk singing, dances, hymns, and plays among others.

- 4:15 A.M. EST, Jul 9, 2007

Chongqing-Lhasa Air Route: Flights Increased to Six per Day

With the coming of the peak season of Tibet travel, flights on the 'Second Routeway to Tibet'– Chongqing-Lhasa Air Route will be increased to six per day, according to Chongqing Airport.

At first there was only one flight operated by Air China on the Chongqing-Lhasa Air Route. Aiming at becoming the 'Second Routeway to Tibet', Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport had opened another two flights operated by Southern China and Sichuan Airlines respectively since last year. And recently the fourth flight has been increased by the Sichuan Airlines. Later in July, Air China and Southern China each will increase another flight, when there will be six round-trip flights running on this air route, with 1,550 seats on the whole.

It is said that the types of the flights on Chongqing-Lhasa Air Route are mainly B737-700, A319 and B-757.

- 2:44 A.M. EST, Jul 4, 2007

Qinghai-Tibet Railway Welcomed its first Anniversary

On Jul. 1^st, Qinghai-Tibet Railway had welcomed its first anniversary day since the opening of the last July.

Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the highest and longest rail road on the plateau of the world. It has successfully overcome the three worldly difficulties of long-year icy earth, mountain sickness and fragile environment, and linked the 'Roof of the World' to the hinterland of China. The launch of the railway has greatly facilitated the tourism and the relevant industries of Tibet, widely spread the local culture of Tibet, and increased the communication between Tibet and the rest of the world.

According to the report of the Railway Ministry on Jun. 29^th, between last July and this end of June, Qinghai-Tibet Railway has transported over 2 million passengers, and over 11 million tons (24 billion pounds) cargos, without any serious accidents having happened. - 9:12 P.M. EST, Jul 2, 2007

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