[Travel](https://tripguroo.com/en/travel/) › [Guides](https://tripguroo.com/en/travel/) › [Tibet](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/) # Guide to Tibet To visit Tibet, check entry requirements, connectivity and this guide’s local references. Tibet combines monasteries, high plateaus and pastoral traditions. Access and altitude require very different preparation from an ordinary city visit. 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View 267 missions and contacts ### [Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Beijing](https://sp.mofaic.gov.ae/EN/DiplomaticMissions/Embassies/Beijing/Pages/home.aspx) Beijing Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Residence Compound, LA10-04, No 22, Dongfangdong Road, Chaoyang District[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q81803838) ### [Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Guangzhou](https://www.mofaic.gov.ae/en/missions/uae-missions-abroad/uae-missions-abroad-details?countryId=31607547-0521-4d08-8164-48a33ccba985) Guangzhou [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q81804986) ### [Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Shanghai](https://www.mofaic.gov.ae/en/missions/uae-missions-abroad/uae-missions-abroad-details?countryId=31607547-0521-4d08-8164-48a33ccba985) Shanghai Unit 06-07, 3F, The Center , 989 Changle Rd, Shanghai[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q81806409) ### [Embassy of Afghanistan, Beijing](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97850343) Beijing [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97850343) ### [Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda in China](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q119156917) Beijing [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q119156917) ### [Embassy of Albania, Beijing](https://ambasadat.gov.al/china/) Beijing Guang Hua Lu, 28[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113259330) ### [Embassy of Armenia in China](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q119141446) Beijing [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q119141446) ### [embassy of Angola, Beijing](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106303324) Beijing 1-8-1, Ta Yuan Diplomatic Office BuildingChaoyang District[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106303324) ### [Embassy of Argentina, Beijing](https://echin.cancilleria.gob.ar/) Beijing 11 DongWuJie, SanLiTun[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5369544) ### [embassy of Austria, Beijing](https://www.bmeia.gv.at/oeb-peking/) Beijing Jianguomenwai Xiushui Nanjie 5[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104708113) ### [Embassy of 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Lu[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107998351) ### [embassy of Barbados in China](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105681882) Beijing Villa 09-02 Block A, Liang Ma Qiao Diplomatic Compound No. 22 Dong Fang Dong Lu Chaoyang District Beijing[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105681882) ### [Embassy of Bangladesh, Beijing](https://beijing.mofa.gov.bd/) Beijing [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q83584122) ### [Embassy of Belgium, Beijing](https://china.diplomatie.belgium.be/) Beijing 3 Sanlitun Dongsanjie[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q100272639) ### [Consulate General of Belgium in Guangzhou](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121763029) Guangzhou R&F Center, Unit 2, 7th Floor - 10 Huaxia Lu - Zhujiang Xin Cheng, Tianhe District 510623 Guangzhou China[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121763029) ### [Consulate General of Belgium in Shanghai](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121767305) Shanghai Wu Yi Lu, 127 200050 Shanghai 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### [embassy of Croatia in China](http://cn.mvep.hr/) Beijing Villa 5-2, Qijiayuan Diplomatic Compound, No. 9 Jianguomenwai Street[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107357089) ### [Haiti China Trade Development Office](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q119141623) Beijing [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q119141623) ### [Embassy of Hungary, Beijing](https://peking.mfa.gov.hu/) Beijing San Li Tun, Dong Zhi Men Wai No.10[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5369716) ### [Consulate General of Hungary in Shanghai](https://sanghaj.mfa.gov.hu/) Shanghai Room 3503-06, Building S2, BFC Bund Financial Center, No. 600 Zhongshan East 2nd Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai[Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101802055) ### [embassy of Indonesia, Beijing](https://kemlu.go.id/beijing) Beijing [Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76009888) ### [consulate general of Indonesia, Guangzhou](https://kemlu.go.id/guangzhou) Guangzhou Konsulat Jenderal Republik Indonesia di Guangzhou, 38th floor 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[Lhasa](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/ciudad-tcc-lhasa/) A city in Tibet in the Kyichu River valley, with monasteries and historic neighborhoods. ## Complete guide · chapter reading [Introduction](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-0) · [Regions](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-1) · [Cities](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-2) · [Other destinations](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-3) · [Understand](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-4) · [Talk](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-5) · [Get in](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-6) · [Get around](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-7) · [See](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-8) · [Do](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-9) · [Buy](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-10) · [Eat](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-11) · [Drink](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-12) · [Stay safe](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-13) · [Respect](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-14) · [Go next](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/tibet/#full-chapter-15) ## Introduction Tibet (: བོད་, Bod, : 西藏, Xīzàng), officially known as the Xizang Autonomous Region, is sometimes described as the "roof of the world"; the entire region is on a high plateau and there are many large mountains. Part of , the area has its own unique culture, and most travellers will find some of the plants, wildlife and domestic animals quite exotic as well. When you enter Tibet you will feel as though you've found an entirely different world. Politically, Tibet is part of , one of five for minority ethnic groups. There is an active independence movement and even a government-in-exile headed by the former ruler, the Dalai Lama. For discussion, see the section below. Travellers who disagree with the current political situation may think they have an ethical dilemma because if they go to Tibet they feel they are implicitly supporting the Chinese regime, with some of their money going to the Chinese authorities. However the Dalai Lama encourages foreigners to go, so that they can see the situation for themselves and because Tibetans welcome their presence. Tibet is becoming a more and more popular travel destination among the Chinese themselves. Many Chinese are attracted by the natural scenery of Tibet and claim that they "must go to Tibet once in their life", and some people think that going to Tibet can purify their mind. ## Regions There are seven prefectures in the Tibet Autonomous Region: The main starting point for all travel in Tibet. Includes the capital city, . (Chamdo)Home of the third largest city in Tibet and houses some of the most impressive mountains in the world. Remote and sparsely populated, this region is the home of the Nagqu Horse Racing Festival, one of the most important festivals in Tibetan culture. (Ali)Nestling along the Himalayas, this large, mountainous region is home to Mount Kailash, a revered and holy site in Hinduism and Buddhism. (Linzhi)Surrounds a portion of to the South and houses some of the most beautiful views in China. Home to a few sites that are considered holy in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Home to , the oldest in Tibet. (Shigatse)Tibet's main gateway to and the outside world. An excellent destination for those driving into China from . In addition, parts of the Indian state of are claimed as parts of Tibet by China, but are under the effective control of India and not covered here. Several regions outside the TAR are culturally close to Tibet; see our articles on the former , on the Chinese provinces of , , and , on the Indian regions of , , and , on the Pakistani region of and on the independent states of and . ## Cities Qamdo, Chamdo, Chab mdo or Changdu? Any place in Tibet can be spelled at least four different ways.Tibetan Pinyin (Qamdo) combines Tibetan pronunciation with Chinese pinyin spelling: it's used on signs, tickets and such, and being the most useful for the traveller it's what Wikivoyage uses too.Tournadre (Chamdo) uses more Western spelling, but is not often seen in Tibet itself.Scholars like Wylie (Chab mdo), which copies Tibetan writing precisely but makes pronouncing near-impossible (eg. Bka' rgyud is read "Kagyu").Finally, any place in Tibet has a Chinese name (昌都), usually a transliteration of the Tibetan name, which can be read in Mandarin (Changdu). - the capital of Tibet, and traditional seat of the Dalai Lama, the most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Lhasa is the starting point for most travel within the region. (Chamdo) (Shigatse) - the second largest city in Tibet, and traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, the second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism Gurum - traditional seat of the Karmapa, the third most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism ## Other destinations - a sacred mountain revered by Tibetan , , and Bon adherents. - the Tibetan side of containing the world's largest canyon, the Yalung Zangbo Canyon. ## Understand This article covers only the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR). There are also Tibetan autonomous prefectures and counties located in the provinces of , southwest , western and northwest , covered in the articles on those provinces. See for an explanation of the terms "autonomous region" and "autonomous prefecture" if required. The was once much larger than the current borders, and various areas outside the TAR are culturally, historically and linguistically Tibetan to varying degrees. In contemporary China, and in general English usage today, the term "Tibet" refers only to the TAR. However, the term "Tibetan Regions", with its focus on all of ethnographic Tibet is becoming more widespread amongst Chinese in China as well. The Dalai Lama's Tibetan government-in-exile in continues to claim the entirety of the former Tibetan Empire. The Tibetan Plateau is the world's largest and, with average heights of over 4,000m, also the world's highest, plateau. It includes all of the TAR, most of , and parts of , and . Parts of the region (northwestern region) are so remote they remain uninhabited to this day. India and the rest of Asia are on separate continental plates which are colliding; that collision is what raised the plateau to its current height. Most of the world's highest mountains are in the range along Tibet's southern border, along the line of the subduction zone where one plate goes under the other. , the highest of all, is on the border between Tibet and . Politics and government Tibet is officially known as the Tibetan Autonomous Region (: 西藏自治区, Xīzàng Zìzhìqū; : བོད་རང་སྐྱོང་ལྗོངས།, Poi Ranggyong Jong). It is one of five within the . Under Chinese law, autonomous regions are entitled to more rights and privileges — such as implementing their own economic policies and declaring additional official languages — but they have no legal right to secede. People Because of its harsh and rugged terrain and high altitude, the Tibet Autonomous Region has the lowest population density among all the provinces in the People's Republic of China. This is one region where Han Chinese are a minority. Tibetans are the largest ethnic group in the region and they make up 90% of the population. Most Tibetans (70-80%) are adherents of Vajrayana Buddhism, which has been the main religion in Tibet since the 8th century. A significant number of Tibetans are followers of Bon, a shamanic religion that was once the main religion in Tibet prior to the arrival of Buddhism. Han Chinese make up 8% of the population and they are the second largest ethnic group in the region. Most Han Chinese in Tibet are economic immigrants, and are concentrated in the major cities. History Also in this library: Tibet has a long and complicated history, at times an empire, at times warring with China, and at times a tributary of China or the . It first came under common rule with China when the Mongols conquered both around 1300. Tibet became independent once more after the Mongols were expelled from China and the Ming Dynasty was established in the 14th century, but would subsequently be conquered by the Manchu-Chinese Qing Dynasty under the Kangxi Emperor in 1720. For most of the (1644-1911), Tibet was nominally part of the Chinese empire, but in practice the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama (high-ranking religious figures) actually ran things, with a Qing official called an Amban stationed in Lhasa to keep a watchful eye on them. Pre-modern Tibet was a feudal theocracy with a caste system, with an upper class nobility and monastic elite who owned most of the land, and a vast population of commoners who mostly worked as serfs for the nobility and monasteries, though the new Dalai Lama would usually be selected from a commoner family when the old one died. While Chinese sources claim that the traditional Tibetan system of government was an oppressive regime built on slavery, most Western sources, the Dalai Lama and his followers reject this view, instead contending that while there was some truth to the feudalism claim, its oppressiveness has been grossly exaggerated by the Chinese government in order to justify its continuing occupation of Tibet. Britain sent a force to Lhasa in 1904/05, but the Anglo-Russian agreement of 1907, widely seen as the end to the (a competition for influence in Asia between those empires that lasted most of the 19th century), stipulated that neither country would interfere in Tibet, leaving it in China's sphere of influence. In 1910, Qing China sent a military expedition of its own to Tibet for direct rule. However, after the Qing Dynasty fell in 1911, Tibet declared independence under the authority of the 13th Dalai Lama. Tibet was an isolated de facto independent nation for almost forty years, controlling most of what is now the TAR. The Chinese government, however, never accepted their claim to independence, though they were powerless to do anything due to being tied down by internal problems within the Han Chinese heartland. After the retreat of the Nationalists to and the founding of the People's Republic in 1949, the Communists turned their attention towards Tibet as they wished to consolidate control over all former Qing territories. In 1950, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) invaded Tibet. In the UN Security Council, the Nationalists (who still had China's seat) vetoed a motion that would have censured the invasion; they too considered Tibet part of China. In 1951 an agreement was signed that annexed Tibet into China, giving Tibet — on paper — full autonomous status for governance, religion and local affairs. The current (14th) Dalai Lama was even made a vice-secretary of the Chinese Communist Party in the early 1950s. However communist reforms and the heavy-handed approach of the PLA led to tensions. After a failed Tibetan Uprising in March 1959, the Dalai Lama and many of his followers went into exile in India, setting up a government-in-exile in . Each side accuses the other of failure to live up to the 1951 agreement. The CIA assisted the uprising and Chinese propagandists still mention this often. Tibet's isolated location did not protect it from the terror of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), and large numbers of Tibetans were killed or imprisoned at the hands of the Red Guards. Tibet's rich cultural heritage as well as much of neighboring Chinese ancient culture were reduced to ruins. After the end of that era, the rise of Deng Xiaoping and China's "reform and opening up" policies since 1978, the situation in Tibet has calmed considerably, though it remains tense. Monasteries are slowly being rebuilt, traditional culture has been allowed to come back to some degree, and a semblance of normality has returned to the region. Despite this, Tibet still suffers from independence-related civil unrest from time to time. Most notably, in March 2008, a wave of unrest led by monks and nuns spread throughout Tibet's major cities, with protesters marching through streets and government buildings and vehicles set on fire. Chinese security forces clamped down in full force, with thousands arrested and anywhere from 23 to 400 people dead depending on whose numbers you trust. Foreign travel has been heavily restricted ever since, with Tibet closed entirely to foreign tourists every March, although this ban was not applied in 2026 for the first time in nearly two decades. To a considerable extent, the issues in Tibet are the same as for indigenous peoples anywhere, such as Uyghurs in China's western province , or the indigenous peoples in the Americas, Australia and the Asian part of Russia. The government points proudly to development work such as mines, railways and highways; locals complain that those facilities are all owned by outsiders, outsiders get most of the good jobs while locals do most of the heavy work, and environmental consequences are often ignored. The government say they are improving education; locals complain that the system aims at forcing assimilation by using a language foreign to them. Immigration is encouraged and sometimes subsidized; locals complain of an influx of outsiders who do not want to adapt to local culture and often do not even bother to learn the local language. When the locals get really agitated, the government does not hesitate to send in troops to "restore order"; generally the locals see this as vicious repression, but the government claim they are only dealing appropriately with "hostile Indians", "reactionary elements" or whatever. The question of Tibetan sovereignty is a hot-button issue in China. The party line is that Tibet has always been part of China and foreigners have no business meddling in internal Chinese affairs. There was no invasion in 1950, only the central government asserting its authority over a province to liberate it from a severely oppressive feudal system, a corrupt medieval theocracy with slavery. (That part makes a lot of sense to Chinese, liberated from their own feudal system in 1911.) Western powers are being extremely hypocritical since they roundly condemn theocracy (rule by priests) in Iran and simultaneously support it in Tibet. Most Chinese people agree with the government position, and some will ask foreigners about Tibet then firmly "correct" their "errors". Avoiding such discussions is a good policy. Holidays In addition to the national public holidays that are observed throughout China, Tibet observes two more public holidays, namely Losar (Chinese: 洛萨, Tibetan: ལོ་གསར་) or Tibetan New Year (Chinese: 藏历新年) in February or March, and the Sho Dun Festival (Chinese: 雪顿节, Tibetan: ༄༅། ཞོ་སྟོན།) in the summer, usually mid-August. Climate Unsurprisingly for a country high up in the Himalayas, Tibet is cold most of the year, with considerable variation between night and day. Winter temperatures in Lhasa can dip to -15°C, although daytime highs are usually above freezing. Summers range from mild to cool, with daytime highs around 23°C, dipping to 11°C at night. The higher up you go, the colder it gets, with winter temperatures plunging below -40°C at times above 4,000 meters. The western and central parts of Tibet are effectively desert and receive minimal rainfall. The eastern part including Lhasa, however, is affected by the summer monsoon from June to September, peaking in August with an average of 135 mm of rain across 20 days. Add all this up, and high season in Tibet runs from April to October, with the shoulder seasons of April/May and September/October particularly popular: not too cold, not too wet. Shoulder season weather can be unpredictable though and campers should prepare for snow. Regardless of season, the combination of high altitude and low latitude means the sun is very strong in Tibet, and you can easily get sunburned all year round. Read Eight Years in Tibet by Peter Aufschnaiter and Martin Brauen 9789745240124 Dialogues Tibetan, Dialogues Han by Hannü: Tibet through the Tibetans with a Han traveller 9789889799939 Tears Of Blood: A Cry for Tibet by Mary Craig 9781582431024 ## Talk See also: and The main language of Tibet is , which is co-official with Mandarin within the region. Many Tibetans, especially young people, are basically able to speak Mandarin, while those who can only speak Tibetan are mostly elderly. Tibetan is closely related to and much more distantly to Chinese. Several dialects of Tibetan exist, and not all of them are mutually intelligible, though there is one single written standard shared by all the dialects. Depending on the dialect of Tibetan spoken, it may be tonal or non-tonal. Most of the autonomous region, including the capital Lhasa, speaks the Ü-Tsang dialect, though the Kham dialect is used in the easternmost part of the region. In the cities people speak Chinese fluently; in the villages it may not be understood at all. Han Chinese people, on the other hand, normally don't know any Tibetan at all. Signs in Tibet, including street signs, are at least bilingual — in Chinese and in Tibetan — plus a major local language when there is one. There are also local television and radio stations that broadcast in Tibetan. It makes Chinese a more useful language for travellers in many ways. Many Tibetans view Chinese as a useful lingua franca and a few Tibetan pleasantries are enough to befriend Tibetans. Tibetans from different regions converse in Chinese since Tibetan dialects vary so much that they are not immediately mutually intelligible. If you as a foreigner speak Tibetan to Chinese police you may raise suspicions that you are in Tibet to support Tibetan Independence, though all police stations and government offices within the region are required by law to have Tibetan-speaking staff on duty. Tibetan is, however, an extremely difficult language to learn, and most foreigners who claim to know Tibetan can hardly get by. When it comes to writing, a focus on Mandarin in the education system means that even the Tibetans themselves have difficulties and many are in fact illiterate. ## Get in Unless you're a citizen of (including and , but not Taiwan), you must have an entry permit if you wish to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region. Requirements Unless you are a citizen of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), travel to the Tibet Autonomous Region is only possible by joining an organized tour lasting the entire duration of your time in Tibet. This requires going through an approved Chinese travel agency, who will apply for your Tibet Entry Permit (外国人进藏许可证 wàiguórén jìn zàng xǔkězhèng) and arrange a mandatory guide and car to take you around. Many tour guides are ethnic Han Chinese and even the ethnic Tibetan guides have to sit exams in Chinese and learn the official Chinese perspective on Tibet in order to gain and keep their tour guide licence. Some sensitive occupations (e.g. press, professional photographers, diplomatic personnel and foreign government officials) can only obtain the permit from the Foreign Affairs Office of Tibet Autonomous Region. As you need to pay for all this, the cost of travel in Tibet is far higher than anywhere else in China, with barebones group rates starting around US$120/day and going up if you want a private tour, decent accommodation, etc. Demand also far exceeds supply in the summer high season, with flights and train tickets into Tibet very difficult to get, not just for foreigners but Chinese as well. For these financial, ethical and logistical reasons, some travellers opt to travel to other Tibetan regions of China instead: , and . See for discussion. If you do opt to go, you must start your paperwork well in advance. Regulations may change and permits to Tibet may be halted at short notice: for example, the entire month of March was off-limits every year until 2025 due to sensitive anniversaries, and Norwegians were not permitted to enter for several years after Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. If you are caught by authorities in Tibet without the appropriate permits, you will either be sent back (at your own expense), have your visa cancelled, be deported, or in extreme cases banned from ever re-entering China. There are even reports of foreigners being imprisoned for breaking travel bans. You must have a Chinese visa before the agency can apply for your Tibet entry permit, but Chinese visa applications that mention travel to Tibet are routinely rejected. The usual workaround is to apply for your Chinese visa without mentioning Tibet — travel agencies may even offer certified but fake itineraries to help you do so! Once the visa has been granted, the agency will apply for the Tibet entry permit. The permit can only be applied for 20 days before your trip, and usually takes 8-9 days to issue. The permit must list all places you intend to visit, so make sure your itinerary is locked down, or negotiate with your tour provider to ensure that all places you may want to visit are listed. Some parts of Tibet also require an Aliens' Travel Permit (ATP), which is issued by the Public Security Bureau (PSB) in major Tibetan cities like , and . The list of regions that require ATPs changes constantly, so enquire locally. Lhasa's PSB has a poor reputation, while Shigatse and Ali are said to issue permits without any unnecessary difficulties. If your papers are in order, the permit can be issued in several hours for ¥100. Finally, some remote areas also require a military permit. These are arranged by your travel group who has a representative in Lhasa, where processing takes several days, and are only granted for an appropriate reason. These military permits are often used by Hindu, Jain, or Buddhist pilgrims visiting the holy , which lies in a border region with India. Agencies Tibet without a permit? After the 2008 riots, independent travel in Tibet has become effectively impossible: your Tibet permit is inspected on boarding any plane or train headed to Tibet, once more when you arrive, and then again repeatedly by hotels on checking in, major tourist sights like the Potala Palace, checkpoints on roads, etc. The only way to experience Tibetan culture without joining a guided tour is to explore the Tibetan regions of , , and . See for more. The following is a partial list of well-recognized tour companies licensed to host foreigners in Tibet: [China Highlights](https://www.chinahighlights.com/tibet/),pan-China agency specializing in tailored tours. [Explore Tibet](https://www.exploretibet.com/), Tibet based Tibet Travel Agency who offers the small group tours. [I-Tibet Travel & Tours](https://www.itibettravel.com/), a Tibetan Travel agency in Tibet. [Touch Tibet Tour](https://touchtibettour.com/) Lhasa based agency, offering a wide range of tours in Tibet. [Tibet Highland Tours](http://www.tibethighlandtours.com/), custom trips. [Tibet Ctrip Travel Service](http://www.tibetctrip.com/index.html), local Tibetan travel service. [Tibetan guide](http://www.tibetanguide.com/), small group tour by group of local Tibetan guides. [Tibet China Tibet](http://www.travelchinatibet.com/), local travel agency in Lhasa. [Travel China Guide](https://www.travelchinaguide.com/), tour operator in China, operating trips throughout China. [Tibet Focus Travel & Tours](https://www.tibetfocus.travel/), a local Tibetan travel agency in Tibet. [Tibet Nature Tour](https://tibetnaturetour.com/), Tibet based local travel agency. [Tibet Universal Travel & Tours](https://tibetuniversaltravel.com/), Tibetan travel agency founded in 1997. [Tibet Vista](https://www.tibettour.org/), managed by local Tibetans and operated by CITS, the tourism and travel agency of the government of the People's Republic of China. [Wevi Travel](https://wevitravel.myshopify.com/), private small group travel service to Tibet and Mount Everest for families, founded in 2016. [WindhorseTour](https://windhorsetour.com/), an experienced inbound local travel agency providing customized tours for families and small groups to Tibet. By plane You can fly directly to , which is well connected with most major Chinese cities and has a few flights to Kathmandu, but flying in from a much lower altitude city puts you at high risk of because of the quick transition. Most other larger Tibetan cities including and also have airports, but flights are very limited. Safest is to follow the to (Shangrila) and fly from there to Lhasa. If you spend a night or two each in (2,000m), (2,400m) or (2,400m), and Zhongdian (3,200m) to acclimatise, you should be able to fly to Lhasa (3,650m) with little risk. You can also travel from Zhongdian to Lhasa overland; see . If you are in or nearby and aren't satisfied visiting the many ethnically Tibetan areas to the east of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, flying from (500m) is the easiest option, but the rapid increase in altitude risks altitude sickness. It is safer to travel overland from Chengdu to Zhongdian via , or take a train or plane to and follow the Yunnan tourist trail from there. By train Also in this library: The from to started operating in July 2006, and was extended to in 2014. The journey from to Lhasa takes just under 48 hours, costing ¥360 in the cheapest hard seat class and ¥1144 for a soft sleeper. Direct trains to Lhasa originate from Beijing, , , , , and . For a hard sleeper from Chengdu with 6 bunks in each compartment, the cost is ¥692 per person. The main advantage for this mode of transportation is often claimed to be that you can gradually acclimatise to high altitudes instead of the sudden shift if you were to take a plane. However, in reality the high-altitude parts of the journey are all covered within the last 12 or so hours and this does not offer enough time to acclimatise. Some thus opt to acclimatize for a few days in (2,300 m), which can be reached by overnight trains from most major Chinese cities and is near several points of interest like Lake Qinghai (Koko Nor) and Kumbum Monastery. (2,900 m) is the last city of any size on the railway before Tibet, but it's an unattractive industrial town with no sights of significance. Be warned that the lower classes in these trains are not for the faint-hearted and the less adventurous type: they do not have Western-styled toilets and bunks are relatively cramped. Soft sleeper class is recommended, and here you will mix with middle-class Chinese tourists or business people. The trains to Tibet are available from any major city in mainland China though not all have daily service and some routes involve changing trains part way. See the main for information on how to book. A new direct railway line from Chengdu, Sichuan to Lhasa via is under construction, but will not be ready until around 2032. By road Also in this library: There are four roads into Tibet, roughly corresponding to the cardinal directions. Foreigners on any of these routes are rare, so make sure you have all the necessary permits and tour guide accompaniment for these trips. On the other hand, road trip is rather common for Chinese travellers owing to increasing automobile proliferation. North: National Highway 109 from is the easiest legal overland route with beautiful scenery, but it is deserted compared to the east and there is very little food and accommodation, so it is advisable to bring your own food. The Tanggula Pass near the Qinghai-Tibet border is over 5,000 metres above sea level and altitude sickness can easily be exacerbated. As the road is mainly built on permafrost, it fluctuates greatly and is potholed. Moreover, the road is relatively straight, and it is easy to drive too fast, causing accidents. Therefore, you should pay attention to your speed. East: The other main approach to Tibet is from (National Highway 318) and (National Highway 214), starting from (Shangri-La). The road is much improved, but still requires a 4WD and has multiple passes over 5,000 m. The route is difficult as it passes through a number of large mountains, but there are plenty of places to eat and accommodation along the way. The overnight intercity bus service from to is terminated with effect from 30 September 2025. West: From , National Highway G219 is more than a thousand kilometres with villages and water few and far between. It passes through many sensitive border areas and requires a slew of additional permits. The advantage of this route is that it passes through a more inhospitable and stunning landscape than the rest, including the famous . You should be very well prepared to travel this way and take everything you would need for independent trekking: camping equipment suitable for freezing temperatures even in the summer, a good tent and some food (there are some food and accommodation points along the way, but not always when you want them). Expect the trip to take two weeks or more. From it's much farther to go to Lhasa via and but the better transport (trains and good paved highways) make it no more time consuming to travel this way. There are many interesting things for the tourist to see on the way and it is worth considering travelling this way instead of via . South: From , the only option to get to Tibet is to book a tour with a travel agent in . In addition, you cannot use a normal Chinese visa, but need to apply specifically for a "Group Tourists Visa" (团体签证 tuántǐ qiānzhèng) in Kathmandu, which will only be granted once you have a confirmed and paid tour. The drive from Kathmandu to Lhasa takes a couple of days and is very rough, but scenic. As of 2026, there are three border crossings open to foreigners at (Zhangmu), (Jilong) and Purang (Pulan). Southeast: The pass to , — a part of the historic — is open only to Indian citizens who obtain a permit in Gangtok. Due to Tibet's highly mountainous and rugged terrain, there are no roads to Tibet from and , and this is likely not going to change for a long time. There is, however, a road to Tibet from that you may use if you have arranged it as part of your Tibet tour. Nathu La Pass is the sole official border crossing between China and India, connecting Tibet with , but it can only be crossed by local traders, not tourists. Road conditions are significantly worse than those of typical Chinese national highways owing to permafrost, less finance and heavy truck traffic. Even newly-built expressways are notorious for subsidence and require speed reduction. Frequent potholes, traffic jams and accidents should be expected. ## Get around Due to Tibet's immense size, mountainous geography, and low population density, the quickest way to get around the whole region is by car. Even though China has poured large amounts of money into improving infrastructure, meaning that there are now modern four-lane highways connecting major towns, travel off the beaten track remains very rough. Good road maps of Tibet are common in China, including the Baidu Maps app, but they are only in Chinese. Beware that Chinese names can be very different from those used by Tibetans. Tibetmap.com has a free downloadable set of maps covering much of Tibet with detail almost good enough to use for independent trekking. While Chinese citizens may travel freely around Tibet, foreigners are required to join a guided tour, and the tour company will take care of all your transportation arrangements. By plane Tibet Airlines has limited services connecting Lhasa to regional towns. By train The train line from to opened in 2014, and is open to non-Chinese tourists if they have arranged this as part of their organized tour. The trip takes about 3 hours and is the most comfortable way to travel between the two cities. A further extension to on the Nepali border is planned to open around 2030, but construction of the Nepali side of the link to Kathmandu has yet to begin. A second train line to opened in 2021, bringing travel time down to 3.5 hours. This line will eventually extend this across eastern Tibet all the way to Chengdu in Sichuan, opening around 2030 if all goes well. By bus Central Tibet has a reasonable public bus network. However, non-Chinese tourists cannot make use of it since even with travel permits they cannot generally buy a ticket. By jeep Jeep tours are a popular way of getting around Tibet, while not cheap, the tour operator will sort out all the necessary paperwork, and they offer you a reasonable chance of sticking to a schedule. Your driver will likely be an indigenous Tibetan who can speak Chinese. He'll get to eat and sleep for free wherever you go (he'll often be treated like a king), and he'll often need to stop for a smoke or a pee by certain vendors on the road. ¥4500 will get a jeep that can seat 4 people and luggage comfortably for 4 or 5 days. By hitching Hitchhiking used to be a good way to get around Tibet for someone who is flexible and has a lot of time. However, tighter regulations and enforcement introduced since 2008 have made this almost impossible in practice, with frequent police checkpoints and heavy punishments for both hitchhikers and their drivers. By bicycle Also in this library: There are a surprising number of Chinese tourists travelling to and around Tibet by , but foreigners can only do this by joining an organized tour. The roads vary from rough dirt tracks to good quality paved roads. There are restaurants, truck stops and shops scattered around often enough so that you don't need to carry more than a day's worth of food (with the important exception of the west of the country). The roads are often well graded, being built for overloaded trucks. 26-inch wheels would be preferable as 700-cm (ISO 622) are almost unknown in China. Good mountain bikes are available in large cities of China or in Lhasa. ## See The Potala Palace, a UNESCO, and the home of successive Dalai Lamas is in The Jokhang Temple in was built in 647 AD by Songtsen Gampo and is one of the holiest sites in Tibet. The Barkhor in is the name for the ring of streets of traditional Tibetan buildings surrounding the Jokhang Temple. The 'Norbulingka (Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama) is located in , about 1km south of the Potala. - constructed in 779 AD, Samye was the first Buddhist Monastery established in Tibet, and is located near Dranang, , 150 km south-east of Lhasa. Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas, the second highest office in Tibet after the Dalai Lama. It was constructed in 1447 and is located in . The Rongbuk Monastery, one of the highest monasteries in the world, from which the view of the Mt. Everest is just amazing. Tsurphu Monastery in Doilungdêqên about 70 km from Lhasa, is the traditional seat of the Kamarpas, the third highest office in Tibet after the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama. ## Do Trekking is a major draw in Tibet, with (Lake Manasarovar) and Everest Base Camp (5200m) in being the best-known attractions. Both are remote and challenging, generally requiring at least ten days in Tibet to complete. Festivals Tibetan New Year (Losar), a traditional folklore activity popular in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, is one of the national intangible cultural heritages. Tibetan New Year is a traditional festival of the Tibetan people. It begins on the first day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar and ends on the fifteenth day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar, lasting for 15 days. Because all the people believe in Buddhism, the festival is filled with a strong religious atmosphere, and it is a national festival that entertains both gods and people, and celebrates and prays. Sho Dun Festival is a national festival of the Tibetan people. It is celebrated from the 29th day of the 6th month to the 1st day of the 7th month of the Tibetan calendar. "Sho Dun Festival" is a festival of eating yoghurt according to the Tibetan language. Because there are Tibetan opera performances and Buddha basking ceremonies during the Sho Dun Festival, some people also call it the "Tibetan Opera Festival" or the "Buddha Exhibition Festival". Dharma Festival is a traditional festival with more than 600 years of history and unique Tibetan characteristics. From the 10th to the 28th day of the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, it is the traditional festival of the people of Gyangtse, the Dharma Festival, which means horse-racing and archery in Tibetan. At that time, the Tibetans of Gyantse gather at the foot of the Dzong Mountain to celebrate the Dharma Festival with a variety of colourful sports performances and sports competitions, and the celebration generally lasts for a week. ## Buy Tibet is known for its Tibetan , with the city of being home to Tibet's most famous traditional carpet factory. Other traditional Tibetan handicrafts can be purchased in the numerous local markets and souvenir shops. ## Eat Tibet is not an area people visit for the cuisine. Due to the harsh climate, only a limited variety of foodstuffs can be produced locally. The traditional Tibetan diet is largely limited to barley, meat (mutton or yak) and dairy products, with very few spices or vegetables, although brutally hot chili sauce may be served on the side. Even good Tibetan food is very monotonous with most Tibetan restaurants serving nothing other than thukpa (noodle soup) and tea. A selection of popular Tibetan fare: Momos - dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, steamed or fried Tingmo - bland, nearly tasteless steamed bread Thukpa - a hearty noodle soup with veggies or meat Thenthuk - thukpa with handmade noodles Yak butter tea - salty tea churned with butter, a Tibetan staple and a rather acquired taste for most Westerners (see ) Tsampa - roasted barley flour, a common travel food and temple offering, usually eaten by mixing it with butter tea to create dumplings or porridge Restaurants in Tibet can broadly be categorized into three groups: Tourist restaurants catering to non-Chinese, which have near-identical English menus of foreigner-friendly Tibetan fare, some Nepali dishes, and varyingly successful attempts at Western food like pizza, spaghetti and hamburgers. While comparatively few, in Lhasa you will likely eat most of your meals in these, because your tour guides will inevitably take you to them: not only is the food "safe", but they pay the best commissions too. Chinese restaurants catering to ethnic Chinese, serving authentic but often delicious Chinese food (fearsomely spicy is prominent) and Chinese-friendly Tibetan fare like yak hotpots. Some travellers feel that Hui (ethnic Chinese Muslim) places are cleaner because of halal food laws; they can be recognised by the green flags and crescent moons (and because they do look cleaner). Tibetan restaurants/tea shops catering to Tibetans, serving drinks and a very limited range of Tibetan food, often just thukpa noodle soup. Vegetarian food Despite being a predominantly Buddhist region, Tibet is not particularly vegetarian-friendly - the altitude being the main justification for this. In rural areas, vegetarians need to be prepared to compromise or live on very simple diets. Even if a thukpa is without meat, you can bet the broth they use is a meat broth. However, monastery restaurants and some large towns do offer restaurants serving vegetarian food and even some Tibetans observe a vegetarian diet on particular days of the religious month. So it is worth asking. One key term to look out for is དཀར་ཟས་ (literally, "white food" - kar zey) which you will see, for example, on some monastery restaurants or in Lhasa, where there are Tibetan vegetarian restaurants. In spoken Tibetan, vegetarian food is also simply referred to as "without-meat-food" ཤ་མེད་ཁ་ལག sha mey kha la'. ## Drink Tea houses are an important social venue in Tibet, and offer a chance to sit down and relax. The tea houses in the larger towns and cities offer sweet milk tea, salted black tea or salted butter tea; in the villages you may only have the option of salt tea. The line between a tea house ( ཇ་ཁང་ cha khang) and a restaurant ( ཟ་ཁང་ za khang) is blurred and many tea houses also offer thukpa noodle soup. Tea Tibetan butter tea (བོད་ཇ pö cha, Chinese 酥油茶 sūyóuchá) is a must try, though it may not be a pleasant experience for all — even the Dalai Lama famously said that he's not a fan of the stuff! It is a salty mixture of black tea and Tibetan butter. Traditionally it is churned by hand with a thick rod in a long upright wooden container. However, when electricity came to the city, modernized Tibetans turn to use electric mixers to make their butter tea. The Tibetan butter is not rancid as commonly described, but has a cheesy taste and smell to it, close to blue cheese or Roquefort. Think of it as a cheese broth rather, that you will appreciate particularly after a long hike in cold weather. An alternative to Tibetan butter tea is sweet milk tea (cha ngar mo) which is more familiar to western palates. Sweet tea drinking was introduced by merchants returning from India, first among well-off Tibetans, since sugar was a luxury on the Plateau, then when sugar became more available among the general public. Unlike Indians, Tibetans do not use spices (clove, cinnamon, cardamom) to flavour their tea. Salted black tea (cha thang) is another alternative, refreshingly free from milk or butter! When ordering tea in a teahouse, the price is usually for a full thermos bottle of the stuff, not a single cup. Alcohol Chang, or Tibetan beer made of barley, has a lighter flavour than a Western-type, bottled beer, since they do not use bitter hops. Often home-brewed and with as many taste and strength variants as industrial beers, but the blue cans of Shigatse Chang sold in restaurants and shops around Lhasa are quite mild-flavored and low in alcohol (around 1.5%). While a comparatively recent import, Western-style beer is also widely available, particularly the rather light/bland locally brewed Lhasa Beer. Various Chinese-style baijiu spirits are also sold, often with herbs of dubious medicinal value blended in. ## Stay safe Do not in any way criticise or show any kind of disrespect to the Chinese government, and do not show any kind of support to the Dalai Lama or the Tibetan independence movement. Simply refrain from discussing these subjects and keep your opinions to yourself. On 26 August 2026, heavy flooding and landslides have caused widespread damage in Gyirong County in , Tibet, near the Nepal border. Buildings, roads, other transport and communications infrastructure have been severely damaged. The death toll is expected to rise over the coming days. The Chinese authorities and emergency services are responding. The situation may change rapidly. Stay away from affected areas where possible. If you are travelling in the region, follow the advice of the Chinese government and local authorities and be alert to the changing situation. Seek out the nearest consulate if you are affected and are a member of a foreign country. 2026-08-31 Perhaps the biggest danger travellers face is ; give your body enough time to acclimatize before going higher. This is important both when , and when ascending within Tibet. Be prepared to adjust your plans, descend or spend a few extra days acclimatizing if it proves necessary. Wear protective clothing, UV-protective sunglasses, and sunscreen, especially if it gets very hot. There are numerous stray dogs in and around Tibet, and in the countryside, villagers and nomads keep large guard dogs for security, (usually chained up). A modest level of caution is enough to prevent you from being bitten, as the strays usually run in packs. Although they are unlikely to occur, avoid political protests. The authorities do not look too kindly on visitors trying to participate in, support, and/or take photographs of protests. The same principles apply for those trying to initiate political discussions. Political and ethnic tensions have historically generated violent protests. Security measures will be tight. Unauthorised gatherings may be dispersed by force. Do not film or take photographs of public security forces or any altercations. Local authorities will react negatively if you’re found carrying letters or packages from Tibetan nationals to be posted in other countries. Given Tibet's location between the Eurasian and Indian plates, are likely to occur. Flooding, mudslides and landslides may occur in some places. ## Respect Tibetan Names Names can be a complicated matter in Tibet: Similar to Burmese names, Tibetans with commoner ancestry usually have a name of 2 to 4 syllables without a surname, and can be referred to with nicknames of 2 syllables. Because traditional Tibetan names come from a list of about 500 words, additional syllables describing the person, such as body appearance, occupation, sex, or place of origin, may be added before or after names. Tibetans with noble ancestry will also include a 2-syllable family name before their name (similar to von- starting surnames in Germany). For example, Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme (ང་ཕོད་ངག་དབང་འཇིགས་མེད/阿沛·阿旺晋美), a historical Tibetan politician, has the family name Ngapoi and the name Ngawang Jigme. Some Tibetans living near , and also use family names regardless of ancestry. Further syllables in the surname provide more information about the family. For example, a surname ending with zur (ཟུར/苏) means that the family was split from another noble family. For monks, in addition to their secular names, a dharma name is given to monks once they have made their dedication. Dharma names are usually used in a religious context, although some monks still prefer to use dharma names even in their secular life. Tulkus (such as Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama), also known as Living Buddhas, have extremely long names. They are referred to by their position and dharma name. Lastly, a number of Tibetans, especially those living in multi-ethnic regions, use Han Chinese names. As a result, the foolproof method is to ask how the person wants to be addressed. As in the rest of China, do not get involved in anything political. This includes the Dalai Lama, the Chinese government, and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Be respectful and cooperative when your papers are checked or bags inspected, which they will be, often many times a day. That said, foreigners are rarely if ever hassled and your tour guide will take care of the vast majority of the paperwork. When you are communicating with Tibetans, you can say "Tashi delek", which is typically enough to make the locals friendly. Do not touch people's heads, including those of young children, as Tibetans consider this to be very offensive. Touching people on the head is typically reserved for elder family members and senior monks only. Religion is extremely important to the majority of Tibetans, and travelers should endeavor to respect their customs and beliefs. Always walk around Tibetan Buddhist religious sites or monasteries in a clockwise direction, and when in a monastery do not wear a hat, smoke or touch frescoes. In addition, refrain from climbing onto statues, mani stones or other sacred objects. Do not take photographs of police, military, checkpoints, etc. Don't photograph people without permission; photography inside temples and palaces is generally prohibited unless you pay fees ranging from reasonable to extortionate. Sky burial sites are obviously off-limits. and its impact on Tibetan culture is a major draw for tourists. Funds used to pay entry fees at major religious sites will probably go into the coffers of the local Communist Party and its Chinese members. Funds donated directly to individual monks and nuns and left on altars will remain and be used to maintain and support the local religious infrastructure. Appreciate the work of the monasteries and those within and help support these great institutions with non-monetary donations and by attending the festivals and just spending a little time getting to know the monastic community. Supporting the Tibetan economy by purchasing from Tibetans is a great way to help. Pay a fair price while bargaining. Beware that some vendors may try to swindle tourists by selling at very high prices. Help protect Tibet for future generations by not purchasing products made from wild animals. Many items are made from endangered species. Remember to and take lots of photographs while visiting Tibet. Take the initiative and pack out trash and recyclables you see around while travelling outside of urban Tibet. The ecosystem in the Himalayas is very fragile due to the weather being so cold, so be careful of where you hike and try to keep erosion down. When visiting temples, monasteries or shrines you may wish to leave a donation, which will help their upkeep. It is best to leave it on the altar or give it directly to a monk or nun. This will ensure it stays in the temple. You may also wish to give a small donation to pilgrims from rural Tibet. ## Go next You can travel into or to other parts of . The border crossings with are open to local traders only and cannot be crossed by tourists. Text by Wikivoyage contributors. Article edition: 2026-09-21T11:04:54Z · [Source and revision](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5368605) · [Authors and history](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Tibet&action=history) · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) ## Local food ### Tsampa Roasted barley flour. ### Shapale Meat-filled pastry, usually fried. ### Thukpa Noodle soup shared across the Himalayas. ### Shö Tibetan-style yogurt. ## Local drinks ### Po cha Salty butter tea. Alcohol-free ### Chang Fermented grain drink. Contains alcohol ### Té dulce Tea with milk and sugar. Alcohol-free Plan your itinerary ### Getting around Confirm permits and authorised arrangements before planning journeys. ### Plan ahead Allow time to acclimatise and avoid strenuous activity on arrival. ### Culture and pace Respect ritual routes and ask before photographing interiors or pilgrims. ### Lhasa The main starting point for all travel in Tibet. Includes the capital city, Lhasa. ### Qamdo Home of the third largest city in Tibet and houses some of the most impressive mountains in the world. ### Nagqu Remote and sparsely populated, this region is the home of the Nagqu Horse Racing Festival, one of the most important festivals in Tibetan culture. ### Ngari Nestling along the Himalayas, this large, mountainous region is home to Mount Kailash, a revered and holy site in Hinduism and Buddhism. ### Nyingchi Surrounds a portion of Northeastern India to the South and houses some of the most beautiful views in China. Home to a few sites that are considered holy in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. ### Shannan Home to Samye Monastery, the oldest in Tibet. ### Xigaze Tibet's main gateway to South Asia and the outside world. An excellent destination for those driving into China from Nepal. Local reading and routesCheck current permits, restrictions and requirements. This guide does not imply permission for independent travel. ### [Chamdo](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Chamdo) the prefectural capital. ### [Banbar County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Banbar_County) ### [Baxoi County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Baxoi_County) ### [Dêngqên County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/D%C3%AAngq%C3%AAn_County) ### [Gonjo County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Gonjo_County) ### [Jomda County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Jomda_County) ### [Lhorong County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lhorong_County) ### [Markam County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Markam_County) ### [Riwoqê County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Riwoq%C3%AA_County) ### [Zhag'yab County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Zhag'yab_County) ### [Zogang County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Zogang_County) ### [Neydo Tashi Choeling](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Qamdo_(prefecture)#See) The main monastery of Karma Chagme Rinpoche, the head of the Neydo Kagyu lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism, is located among stunning scenery near the village of Ngom, about three hours from Qamdo city. ### [Seni District](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nagqu#Other_destinations) The main urban area of Nagqu ### [Baingoin County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nagqu#Other_destinations) ### [Nyima County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nagqu#Other_destinations) ### [Amdo County](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nagqu#Other_destinations) ### [Namtso Lake](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nagqu#See) The second largest salt lake in Tibet. The main tourist attraction of Namtso in Nagqu is the Holy Elephant Gate, which is a stone with a hole in the middle standing by the lake. It looks like an elephant and is very beautiful when paired with the lake view. ### [Siling Co](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nagqu#See) The largest lake in Tibet. There are a large number of black-necked cranes and some 120 species of birds in total. ### [Tangra Yumco](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nagqu#See) ### [Ali](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ali_(Tibet)) The prefectural capital of Ngari. Also known as Gar, Shiquanhe or Sênggêzangbo. ### [Mount Kailash](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mount_Kailash) The reason most people make the long journey out to this part of Tibet, a holy mountain for Tibetan Buddhists and for Hindus and Jains. ### [The ruins of the ancient Guge Kingdom](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ngari_(prefecture)#See) A popular destination for tourists, under protection by the Chinese government as an important historical and cultural site. This lost civilization has left only ruins and a few legends behind, but the ruins are an amazing place to explore. ### [Tholing Monastery](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ngari_(prefecture)#See) The oldest monastery in Ngari Prefecture has dozens of preserved ancient wall paintings and frescoes. Tsada Clay Forest has been declared a national park, where you can see the largest tertiary strat earth forest in the world. ### [Lake Manasarovar](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ngari_(prefecture)#See) The highest lake in the world, a holy place of Hinduism. ### [Pangong Lake](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Pangong_Lake) A large lake next to Rutog County, with fresh water on the Chinese side and salt water on the Indian side. ### [Simbiling Monastery](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ngari_(prefecture)#See) A monastery full of rich history where the Tibetan government defeated the Ladakh army. ### [Bayi](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#Other_destinations) (Bayizhen, བྲག་ཡིབ་ཆུས།, 巴宜区 bāyíqǖ) — the administrative capital of Nyingchi ### [Menling](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#Other_destinations) ### [Bome](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#Other_destinations) ### [Medog](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#Other_destinations) ### [Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon National Park](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#Other_destinations) contains the world's largest canyon, 496.3 km long and up to 5382 meters deep. ### [Linzhi Forest Sea](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#See) On a clear day the peak of Mt. Nanjiabawa can be seen from here. ### [The World Cypress King Park](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#See) Home of a 2,600-year-old cypress tree. ### [Yalu Zangbu Grand Canyon](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#See) The Yalu Zangbu Grand Canyon is one of the most magnificent Grand Canyons in the world, surrounding the world's 15th highest peak, Nangabawa Peak (7,782 meters above sea level). The Grand Canyon is known for its spectacular geological landscape, primeval forest and rich ecosystem, and is known as "the last secret place on earth". ### [Medog Nature Reserve](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#See) China's largest nature reserve with the best preserved primitive jungle in its bottom is found in an area of 460,000 hectares that slopes down from north to south on the southern side of the Himalayas in Medog County, southeast Tibet. ### [Pagsum Lake](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#See) The sacred lake of Nyingma, with its beautiful scenery, has a temple called Tsozong Gongba Monastery on the island in the heart of the lake. ### [Namjagbarwa Peak](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#See) A mountain known as the most beautiful mountain in China. The peak can be viewed from Yarlung Tsangpo Canyon, Sejila Mountain pass and other places. ### [Lulang](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyingchi#See) There are beautiful alpine forests, grasslands and flowers, giving a sense of Swiss scenery. ### [Gyatsa](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Gyatsa) ### [Nang Dzong](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nang_Dzong) ### [Tsethang](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Tsethang) The regional headquarters of Shannon prefecture ### [Samye](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Samye) Location of the famous Samye Monastery. ### [Shigatse](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Shigatse) (Xigaze) - officially known as Samzhubzê District, this is the administrative centre and the only major urban area in the region. ### [Gyantse](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Gyantse) (Jiangzi) - the fourth largest city in Tibet. Home to a famous stupa. ### [Dram](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Dram) (Zhangmu) - town located along Friendship Highway at Nepal border ### [Gyirong](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Gyirong) (Kyirong, Jilong) - another Nepal/Tibet border town ### [Lhatse](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lhatse) a minor town with little tourist interest, but important as a transportation hub as it is final destination for all public transportation in the direction of Mount Kailash and Nepal. There are a few guest houses and several shops. ### [Nyalam](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nyalam) site of 'Milarepa's cave'. ### [Sakya](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Sakya) a large village with an important old monastery. ### [Shelkar](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Shelkar) launching point for the landrover trip to Qomolangma National Nature Reserve. ### [Tingri](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Tingri) the closest town on the "highway" to Nepal and Mount Everest. It offers a wide, but simple choice of accommodation and is a good place to view Mount Everest. With camping equipment, it's also possible to trek to Everest back camp - a journey of about four days. ### [Qomolangma National Nature Reserve](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Qomolangma_National_Nature_Reserve) A reserve spanning the foothills of the northern side of Mount Everest. ### [Rongbuk Monastery](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Rongbuk_Monastery) A sacred monastery near Everest with a magnificent view of the north face of Everest. ### [Lhasa](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/ciudad-tcc-lhasa/) the capital of Tibet, and traditional seat of the Dalai Lama, the most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Lhasa is the starting point for most travel within the region. ### [Qamdo](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Qamdo) (Chamdo) ### [Xigatse](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Xigatse) (Shigatse) - the second largest city in Tibet, and traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, the second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism ### [Gurum](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Gurum) traditional seat of the Karmapa, the third most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism ### [Yarlong River National Park](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Yarlong_River_National_Park) containing the world's largest canyon, the Yalung Zangbo Canyon. ## Sources [FCDO · seguridad y acceso](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china/regional-risks) · [Incredible India](https://www.prod.incredibleindia.gov.in/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/darjeeling/food-and-cuisine.html)Wikivoyage contributors; selection, abridgement, translation and regional planning by TRIPGUROO · CC BY-SA 4.0 [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) · [Wikivoyage · Tibet](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5368605) [Guides by topic](https://tripguroo.com/en/travel/?view=topics)