04-13-2022, 07:03 PM
Tibet is truly the roof of the world. It is the source of famous rivers like the Yangtze, Yellow, Mekong, and Indus; it is a Buddhist holy land, where you can see Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags hanging all around; it is a sacred place, where magnificent monasteries are sitting halfway down the snow-capped mountains, under the blue sky, or close to the pure lakes. More than 2 million foreign travelers visit Tibet every year. They come to this land and visit the iconic images like the prominent historical architecture - Potala Palace, mystical Jokhang Temple; go for adventure by bike riding on the way to Namtso or a suburb of Lhasa City; go to see Mt. Everest – a trip to Everest Base Camp could be an unforgettable memory of your life.
No matter whether you're looking for exotic, culturally stimulating, or natural scenery, flexible Tibet tours recommended by our experienced travel consultants may suit you. And if you can’t find the perfect vacation package from our offering, let us get creative and design a bespoke experience, especially for you.
How many days is the right tour package for tourists?
Tibet is vast and sparsely populated. It is not easy to travel from one to another as each scenic spot is far apart, and a lot of time is spent on transportation. Due to the special geographical location of Tibet, it is necessary to prepare enough time for a trip to Tibet. Generally, it is more appropriate to prepare for 7-10 days. If your itinerary is tight, at least 4 days should be prepared.
Time spent on the road should also be taken into account. From mainland China, it takes about 1-2 days by train and 1 day by plane. Departing from Kathmandu, it takes about a day for a one-way flight; if it is an overland trip, it takes about 5 days to reach Lhasa. You can estimate the days it will take in total based on your own round-trip transportation, then, choose the right tour package.
What are the top things to do?
The top things to do in Tibet are mainly to visit Buddhist temples and enjoy the scenery. The Buddhist temples are mainly in Lhasa and Shigatse.
Should I travel by flight or train to Lhasa?
If your schedule is not tight, traveling to Lhasa by train is definitely the best choice. It's more affordable and helps you better acclimate to the altitude with enough time than traveling by air. However, it takes more than 40 hours to travel to Tibet by train from some cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc. And some tourists start to suffer from altitude sickness at Tanggula Mountain Pass because of long-distance travel. In this scenario, you can divide the train journey into two sections. Stop over in Xining or Xi'an for a day or two, and then continue to Tibet. In addition, on the section of the Tibet train from Golmud to Lhasa, you will see the stunning plateau scenery, which will make you really feel like traveling on the road.
However, if you have less time, you can choose to fly to Lhasa. It's worth mentioning that, no matter whether you travel to Tibet by plane or train, do not wash your hair and take bath on your first arrival day.
No matter whether you're looking for exotic, culturally stimulating, or natural scenery, flexible Tibet tours recommended by our experienced travel consultants may suit you. And if you can’t find the perfect vacation package from our offering, let us get creative and design a bespoke experience, especially for you.
How many days is the right tour package for tourists?
Tibet is vast and sparsely populated. It is not easy to travel from one to another as each scenic spot is far apart, and a lot of time is spent on transportation. Due to the special geographical location of Tibet, it is necessary to prepare enough time for a trip to Tibet. Generally, it is more appropriate to prepare for 7-10 days. If your itinerary is tight, at least 4 days should be prepared.
Time spent on the road should also be taken into account. From mainland China, it takes about 1-2 days by train and 1 day by plane. Departing from Kathmandu, it takes about a day for a one-way flight; if it is an overland trip, it takes about 5 days to reach Lhasa. You can estimate the days it will take in total based on your own round-trip transportation, then, choose the right tour package.
What are the top things to do?
The top things to do in Tibet are mainly to visit Buddhist temples and enjoy the scenery. The Buddhist temples are mainly in Lhasa and Shigatse.
In Lhasa, you can visit the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Tibet Museum and Norbulingka are also worth seeing. When the sun goes down, take a stroll around Barkhor Street. And, you can plan a one-day trip to Namtso lake from Lhasa, to see the beautiful sunset.
In Shigatse, there is the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. If you want to enjoy the spectacular view of Mount Everest, Shigatse is a destination you must not miss. Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse is one of the "Four Great Monasteries" of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. This historical temple is not very crowded and well preserved. Compared with the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, it is more peaceful here. Also, you can't miss the beautiful Yamdroktso Lake on the way to Shigatse.
And for Kailash of Ngari, it's recognized by the world as a sacred mountain. Large numbers of Hindus go there for pilgrimage every year. Ngari is the most sparsely populated area in Tibet and has a unique plateau natural feature. With an average altitude of more than 4,500 meters, it is known as the "roof of the world". Here, you can also admire the magnificent clay forest of Zanda and explore the mysterious kingdom of Guge.
Nyingchi, known as little Jiangnan in Tibet, locates in the southeastern part of Tibet, in the middle and lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River. There is the deepest canyon in the world - the Brahmaputra Grand Canyon; Dragsum Tsho, the only national 5A-level natural scenic spot, also a famous sacred lake and holy place of the Red Sect of Tibetan Buddhism; and Peach Blossom Valley, to witness the stunning beauty brought by the peach forest that stretches for dozens of kilometers every mid-March to mid-April.Should I travel by flight or train to Lhasa?
If your schedule is not tight, traveling to Lhasa by train is definitely the best choice. It's more affordable and helps you better acclimate to the altitude with enough time than traveling by air. However, it takes more than 40 hours to travel to Tibet by train from some cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc. And some tourists start to suffer from altitude sickness at Tanggula Mountain Pass because of long-distance travel. In this scenario, you can divide the train journey into two sections. Stop over in Xining or Xi'an for a day or two, and then continue to Tibet. In addition, on the section of the Tibet train from Golmud to Lhasa, you will see the stunning plateau scenery, which will make you really feel like traveling on the road.
However, if you have less time, you can choose to fly to Lhasa. It's worth mentioning that, no matter whether you travel to Tibet by plane or train, do not wash your hair and take bath on your first arrival day.
