For Mt. Kailash travel tips and tools, explore the articles and stories below about journeys to the holy mountain. Known to Tibetans as Kang Rinpoche, Mt. Kailash is one of the most holy and unique spots on earth, and is a sacred pilgrimage site for people of the Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Bon faiths. Tourists […]
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Lhasa, the breathtaking City of the Gods, is like nowhere you have ever been. Even though the high-altitude center of the Tibetan world has been systematically sinicized and restricted, it is still fiercely, vibrantly Tibetan. And at least for now, Lhasa and her Tibetan people are still amazing, gloriously beautiful, strong, proud, earthy, mysterious, and […]
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As your Tibet travel information experts, we (Lobsang and Yolanda) offer you tips and tools for everything you need to have an excellent, safe adventure in Tibet — from Tibet train tips, to help with your visas and permits, to avoid altitude sickness. Don’t know where to start? Start with How to Visit Tibet: An […]
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We get a lot of questions about how to visit Tibet, and we regularly answer them in our All Things Tibet Facebook group (which you are welcome to join) or on our YoWangdu Experience Tibet Facebook page. Here’s a collection of some of the frequently asked questions. You can get more perspectives on each one […]
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In this post, we will give you a selection of the most beloved Tibet tours, broken down by region. To learn more about group tours that suit your needs, or to customize your personal journey, ask us to connect you to a reliable Tibetan-owned travel agent here. Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) Everest Base Camp 10…
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If you are looking for the Tibet tour of your dreams, a handful of journeys rise above the rest as traveler favorites. Rubbing shoulders with pilgrims and nomads in the holy city of Lhasa, watching the sun rise over an unobstructed view of the North Face of Everest, trekking around the holiest mountain in the…
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This is the beginners guide to avoiding altitude sickness in 2020. In this all-new comprehensive guide, you will learn: Three simple rules that could save your life Myths about altitude sickness High altitude dos and don’ts Lots of practical tips to use right now If you want to learn how to prevent altitude sickness and…
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In normal years, Tibet is closed to foreigners at least once or twice a year. Some closures happen more or less regularly every year but others can happen suddenly, so if you’re traveling to Tibet any time soon, you need to keep an eye out for Tibet travel advisories and updates. There is no reliable…
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Here’s the brutal truth about taking a Tibet Everest Base Camp tour: A lot of people get altitude sickness. Post revised and updated: February 15, 2020. If you’re serious about safe and healthy Tibet travel, you need to ascend slowly. Otherwise you’re putting your health at risk. Today we’re going to show you an itinerary…
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The Tibet train (also knows as the Qinghai-Tibet Railway) connects Xining in Qinghai, China to Lhasa in Tibet. The train is a good alternative to flights into Lhasa, for health reasons. But did you know: There is a widespread misunderstanding about the train. Travelers to Tibet think that traveling by train from mainland China is…
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If it’s your dream to visit Tibet — to have an amazing, authentic experience in the Land of Snows, support the Tibetan people, and get home safe — you’re in the right place. We’re Lobsang Wangdu and Yolanda O’Bannon, a Tibetan-American couple, and your Tibet travel experts. We’ll show you exactly how to visit Tibet…
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If you want to have a more authentic experience in Lhasa, and support the local Tibetan economy, check out this list of Lhasa dos and don'ts.
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In this complete list of the best tips for Tibet travel in 2020 you’re going to learn… How to avoid the most common Tibet travel mistakes How to stay healthy at high altitude About the Tibet “sky” train… And much more to help you plan a safe, healthy, ethical and amazing visit to Tibet. Let’s…
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This is a guide to how to visit Everest Base Camp Tibet. At the moment, it looks likely that Tibet won’t be open again for travelers until 2021, though it’s a good idea to start planning now. In this up-to-date and definitive guide, you will learn: How to get to Mount Everest Base Camp How…
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This is our complete beginner’s guide to Tibet for 2021. In this all-new guide you will learn: The top 10 questions about Tibet What is Tibet known for? Why visit Tibet — 10 extraordinary places to see The biggest mistakes people make about Tibet Fascinating Tibet facts Because the topic is so large, we’re writing…
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Many, many travelers ask us about Tibet train travel. If you are planning to begin in Lhasa on your visit to Tibet, is it better to fly or take the train? For most people we recommend taking the train. The Tibet “sky” train — the highest train route in the world — is worth taking…
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