Visit a Tibetan Family: A Must-Do During Your Tibet Trip
No matter how magnificent the scenery or how inspiring the monastery is, for some tourists who like to pursue a sense of participation, it still lacks some emotional connection. And a visit to a Tibetan family as a guest can make you feel the hospitality and genuine warmth from the local people.
What Is the Daily Life of Tibetan People Like?
In terms of residence, Tibetan people usually live in Tibetan stone houses in the old urban area and agricultural areas, while in pastoral areas, they mainly use yak hair tents. Many occupations include herding yaks and sheep, cultivating barley and wheat, weaving, engaging in market trade, and handling tourism-related affairs such as running restaurants and hotels.
As for diet, tsampa, butter tea, sweet tea, Tibetan noodles, yak meat and mutton are the most common daily foods. The commonality of these foods is that they can effectively resist the severe cold in high-altitude areas and supplement nutrition.
Tibetan Buddhism is closely related to the daily life of Tibetan people. Many families have the habit of performing a smoke offering in the morning. This daily ceremony is also called Weisang, which means to burn the leaves of plants such as cypress branches, pine branches, or offerings like tsampa in the stove, and let the curling smoke purify the environment. Besides, many families are equipped with small Buddhist halls. The local people light butter lamps, chant and recite sutras, and kowtow in the Buddhist halls to pray for blessings. When you visit the Potala Palace and Barkhor Street, you may notice some believers holding prayer wheels and walking clockwise around these sacred buildings with a devout expression. This is precisely one form of kora. During the grand festivals this scene is more splendid, Tibetan people move along these famous kora paths such as Nangkhor Kora, Barkhor Kora and Tsekhor Kora, or around monasteries, pagodas, holy mountains, or sacred lake.
Enjoy an Authentic Family Lunch by Yamdrok Lake
There are many persuasive reasons to choose traditional families around Yamdrok Lake for a visit. First of all, Yamdrok Lake is very likely to be on your must-see list, so a visit to the nearby residents' homes will happen naturally. In addition, Yamdrok Lake is only about 100 kilometers away from the urban area of Lhasa, making it very convenient for a round trip. Secondly, some of the local people living in the urban area have already led a very modern life, while the simplicity you want to pursue is generally far from the urban area. Thanks to its geographical location, most of the villages along Yamdrok Lake are semi-agricultural and semi-pastoral areas. The villagers not only grow crops such as highland barley but also graze Tibetan yaks and sheep. Here, what you see is no longer static cultural relics, but dynamic life that can be touched, felt up close and integrated into. Thirdly, the tourism industry in Yamdrok Lake is becoming increasingly prosperous. The local people here are very willing to receive tourists as guests, and you don't have to worry that your visit will be offensive. Our travel agency has a very formal process for arranging tourists to have meals at Tibetan people's homes. The traditional cuisine you enjoy is absolutely original and authentic, and our tour guides can act as a bridge to help you communicate amicably with the local people.
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Asked by Jacob Keis** from N/A
Train booking
We are a group of 15 (perhaps 17) who need to take the June 8th 15:27 train from Xining to Lhasa. We need to book this soon so prompt reply would be helpful. We are getting our permits from an agent and should have them in 6-8 days.
Asked by Nirm** from Australia
Hi, I’m interested in doing the Mount Kailash tour. I only have holidays from 20/09 to 4/10 this year. Do you have a tour that includes these dates? How much would the tour be? Are the flights, visas, passes and permits included in your prices? Thank you kindly. Regards, Nirmala (Nationality: Australian Group Size: 1 person Arrival Date: 20/09/26) Nationality: Australian Group Size: 1 person Arrival Date: 20/09/26
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Best time to travel for the Linka festival
Hey, I'm looking to travel to the Linka festival with my partner. When is the best time to go this year? Thanks!
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lm from nyc in the usa how much is your 13 day Mt Kai lash tour in September or June
Hi, lm from nyc in the usa how much is your 13 day Mt Kai lash tour in September or June? And approximately how much would would the airfare be round trip? Thank you
Asked by Liliana Me** from Macau
plan a 7-8days trip for me and my boyfriend in April
Hi! I would like to plan a 7-8days trip for me and my boyfriend in April (3rd to 10th ideally) to Nepal, Tibet, and, if possible, Bhutan. Do you think it would be doable? Based on what I read, there are some places/things to do to consider: Nepal: Everest Base Camp trek and the Annapurna Circuit, ancient temples, sacred sites like Lumbini, Kathmandu, Tibet: The Potala Palace in Lhasa and the Jokhang Temple. eventually the holy Mount Kailash or the high-altitude plains. Bhutan: Thimphu, Paro, and the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery. To take part in cultural traditions, yoga, meditation... Of course I am open to any recommendations you could make. For your reference, we are both based in Asia: him, in Bangkok and myself in Macau. Thank you so much for the information you could provide and, if possible, an estimated budget for your offer.
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Cycling Tour to Mt Kailash
Hi , we are planning a Cycling Trip once Tibet opens for Tourism. The plan is we shall arrive to Kathmandu , travel to the border and enter via Kerung. Can you pls send a day to day Itinerary starting from Kerung - Lake Manasarovar - Darchen - Asthapath. We shall go around Kailash on foot and resume Cycling back to Kerung. We are a Group of 6-8 persons. Thanks Pls send ur reply to Kevin
Asked by Debo** from USA
Please can you tell me the prices and dates for the Tibet Luxury Tour.
Also, could you please provide a detailed itinerary - I want to see how many hours are spent on buses/vehicles. Thank you! Deborah
Asked by S** from HongKong
Tibet Tour from HK
May I know if holding Mainland Travel Permit for HK Residents. is it also need to get the visa permit to Tibet and what is the procedure if need to apply? Thank you
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Is Kailash Mansarovar Trip open for Indian Passport Holder?
Is it open for Indian Passport Holder?
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Enquiry on private tour
We are planning a trip from Hong Kong to Tibet during the 12th to 21st of April. We want a private tour that covers all the scenic places as well as the EBC. Please advise an itinerary along with the cost breakdown. Thanks.