Tibet Travel Tips
Tibet is a breathtaking, beautiful, holy, but at times bewildering region of China. The below articles are our Travel Experts' Tips on how to make a trip to Tibet run smoothly.
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When to Visit Tibet
Lhasa /Shigatse /Lhatse /Tingri /Nyalan: Along the Friendship highway is basically in good conditions year around. But from December to February, the thawed road could make some trouble. Try to avoid August - landslide could happen in the rainy season.Mt. Everest...
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Tibet Weather
Most of Tibet is a high-altitude desert plateau over 4000m (13,123ft) and many passes exceed 5000m (16,404ft). Days in summer (June to September) are warm, sunny and dry, from low to mid 20℃ (70-75℉), but temperatures drop quickly at night. Winter is not as...
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Tips for Avoiding Sunburn in Tibet
It is very easy to get sunburnt in Tibet. Sunburn can be more than just uncomfortable. Among the undesirable effects are premature skin ageing and possible skin cancer in later years. Sunscreen (UV lotion) with a high sun protection factor (SPF>30), good qualit...
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Medicine Tips on Tibet Tour
The below is a list of items you should consider including in your medical kit before your start your trip to Tibet China - consult your pharmacist for brands available in your country.1) Aspirin or paracetamol - for pain or fever2) Antihistamine - for allergies...
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How to Avoid and Treat Acute Mountain Sichness in a Tibet Tour
About Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), it normally a slight reaction will take place for sure especially for the travelers who come to Tibet for the first time. AMS represents the body's intolerance of the hypoxic (low oxygen) environment at one's current elevation...
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What to Pack for a Trip to Tibet
The temperature during daytime is around 8~25°C in Lhasa in early June, but the night temperature may reach 0°C and when visit the lake or mountain, down-jacket is needed. Try to dress in black or other heavy color clothes since the road out of Lhasa may be ver...
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Tibetan Etiques & Taboos
With unique culture and religion, Tibetan people have different ways of behavior in many aspects. There is an old Chinese saying: "Sing the local songs when you get to a local place." So please keep in mind the following Tibetan etiquettes and taboos...
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FAQs on Traveling to Tibet
Can I get a Tibet Permit with just my name on it? Yes. It's a Group Permit with just your name on it. Some places are starting to issue them again. Technically it's not possible, but anything is possible if you try hard enough, ask the right questions, and say...