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Tibet Train Dining Tips: What to Eat
A practical consideration for every tourist embarking on a Tibet train tour is the journey's length—anywhere from 20 to over 40 hours on the rails. This means that mealtimes are essential milestones that break up the long journey. Let's
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Presenting Khata: A Popular Way to Convey Blessings
The moment you arrive at the airport or railway station, our guide will be there to greet you with a warm smile, offering you a pure white khata—the traditional Tibetan scarf that represents blessings and a heartfelt welcome.
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Biodegradable Toiletries for Eco-Conscious Tibet Treks
Tibet's ecosystem is as fragile as it is fierce. The high-altitude environment decomposes waste very slowly. Your regular shampoo or body wash might be doing harm you can't see! Seeping from everyday toiletries into the soil and sacred wa
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Cultural Gems in Tibet for History Lovers
As you explore the faith and history of Tibet, you'll encounter remarkable cultural relics that preserve the unique spirit of Tibetan culture. These treasures, scattered across museums and historical sites in Lhasa and beyond, offer a prof
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Gyirong Town Stay: Convenient Accommodation for Tibet-Nepal Border Crossing
Whether you're departing from Tibet after a long journey from Lhasa to the Gyirong Port, or you've just completed the 160-kilometer, 7–8 hour mountainous drive from Kathmandu to the border, what you need most is a comfortable place to re
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Everest Base Camp Tent Guesthouses: The Cozy, Popular EBC Lodging
At 5,200 meters above sea level, EBC doesn't have fancy hotels. The weather's harsh, the air's thin, and accommodation choices are limited. But that's exactly why tent guesthouses are the popular choice for almost every traveler here. F
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Soft Sleeper vs. Hard Sleeper vs. Hard Seat: Choosing Your Tibet Train Experience
Those scenic views of the Himalayas come with a travel time that's no joke—often stretching beyond 20 hours from gateway cities like Xining. The choice you make between a soft sleeper, hard sleeper, or hard seat could impact how well you
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When to Breathe Oxygen in Tibet: A Practical Guide for Travelers
Here are 3 common mistakes to skip, so your oxygen actually helps:
First, don't "gulp" oxygen like it's a drink. When altitude sickness hits, your body needs steady oxygen, not a sudden rush. I've seen travelers press their portable
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Ranwu Lake: Tibet's Secret Blue Paradise
Locals say Ranwu Lake "a teardrop from the sky," and standing by its shores, you'll believe it: the air is still, no loud crowds, just the soft sound of water brushing the banks. It's the kind of place where you stop talking, just to so
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Do Macao Residents Need Tibet Travel Permit for Tibet Tour?
Macao residents are eligible to travel to Tibet under the same policy as mainland Chinese citizens and are not required to obtain the Tibet Travel Permit necessary for most foreign nationals. All you need is your valid Macao SAR passport an
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Safe Interaction with Tibetan Mastiffs: A Guide for Foreign Tourists
During your Tibet journey, you'll likely come across Tibetan Mastiffs quite often—but no need to stress. They're usually not aggressive, and local Tibetan herders keep them well-managed, so they won't hurt anyone. Through the long histo
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Tsanden Monastery: Explore Tibet's Kagyu School
As your vehicle climbs over the high-altitude Gangbala Pass, the breathtaking Yamdrok Lake unveils itself below—a vast, spilled sapphire gleaming in the valley of southern Tibet. Most tourists stop here for a quick photo at the viewpoint b
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A Guide to Nyenchen Tanglha, Tibet's Mighty Mountain Range
For many travelers, the first unforgettable glimpse of Nyenchen Tanglha comes through the window of a train on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. As the railway winds across the roof of the world, the stretch south from Nagqu Station to Yangbajing
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Mount Namcha Barwa: Your Guide to Tibet's "Hard-to-See" Sacred Peak
In Tibet, there's a mountain trickier to catch than Everest—and that's Mount Namcha Barwa. Tucked deep in the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, Mount Namcha Barwa hides behind clouds 300 out of 365 days a year. At 7,782 meters, its main peak
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Buddha's Descending Festival in Tibet
Every year on the 22nd day of the ninth Tibetan lunar month, which typically falls in late October or early November on the Gregorian calendar, something extraordinary happens in Lhasa. In 2026, this special day, known as the Buddha's Desc
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