Tibet Travel Tips
Tibet Train Tickets
Interested in taking the train to Tibet? SnowLion Tours can assist travelers in purchasing Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'an, and Xining to Lhasa train tickets....
Maps of Tibet
Ethnic Tibetan areas encompass a space much larger than the Tibet Autonomous Region. The map above shows all of the ethnic Tibetan entities (including the Tibet Autonomous Region a...
Getting to Tibet
Tibet is now easier to access than ever. Here's some advice on getting there. Read for more information on Tibet Travel Permits, entering Tibet via mainland China, entering via Nep...
Travel FAQ
Tibet is open! Travel information on Tibet is always changing and SnowLion Tours aims to provide the most up-to-date information possible. If you’ve read other news about the tra...
Tibet Travel News
2013 Tibet Permit and Tibet visa situation updates
2013 Tibet Travel Permits and Tibet Visa April 15, 2013. Tibet is fully opened to tourists now. No more tourists restrictions. You can travel by one person or 3-4 nationalities t...
Packing List for Tibet
When packing for Tibet, there are two main ideas to keep in mind. One, pack light. Two, layer your clothes. Tibet sits atop a plateau, and when the sun is shining during the day, i...
Looking for Travel Companions
Are you looking to join a group trip to Tibet? Do you already have a group, but are looking for another member to join? Traveling to Tibet with like-minded others helps lower costs...
Responsible Tourism in Tibet
Do you care about the places and people you visit? Discovering ways of connecting with locals and making a difference will greatly improve the quality of your trip. Here are some h...
Destinations
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Xining Day Trips
Xining, known as Siling in Tibetan, is the start of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and the gateway to the Amdo region of Tibet. Just outside the city are many famous monasteries, nation...
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Lhasa Highlights
Lhasa is most famous for its historic monasteries and temples. But what about the other sites that give you insight into the culture and life of Tibetans? While visiting Lhasa, tak...
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Lhasa Day Trips
There are many locations near Lhasa that are worth visiting for a day or two. These sights give you a chance to experience the beauty of Tibetan land and culture outside the city....
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Tibet Autonomous Region Maps
Trying to get a better idea of where your itinerary will lead you? Want to map out your trip or plan the best order to visit different sites? Check out these maps, which are all pu...
About Tibet Insider
A collection of pictures, stories, field notes, and articles from the team at SnowLion Tours.
Amdo Tibet
Amdo Tibet
The traditional Tibetan region of Amdo, is located on the northeast corner of the Tibetan Plateau. Though most of Amdo lies in modern day Qinghai province, large regions also are l...
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Central Tibet
Central Tibet
Central Tibet (Lhasa and Ngari region) About Lhasa region Lhasa, the Tibetan capital, is located in U-Tsang. This central region of Tibet, which averages above 3600m, is hom...
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Kham Tibet
Kham Tibet
The Kham region of Tibet is located in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Tibet, Qinghai, and Yunnan. Kham is known for its verdant grasslands, craggy mountains, and pure rivers. Th...
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Field Notes
Monlam Prayer Festival
The Monlam Chenmo, also known as The Great Prayer Festival, is the most important Tibetan Buddhist celebration of the year. It falls on the 4th – 11th day of the 1st Tibetan ...
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Photo Gallery
Photography
Collected from years of traveling across Tibet, this gallery includes pictures of the people, buildings, wildlife, and landscapes of all regions of Tibet. See our Amdo, Kham, U-Tsa...