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....
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...
Recommended Tibet Guidebooks
There are many Tibet guidebooks out there, and each has its strong points. While some focus only on the Tibet Autonomous Region, other books cover the Amdo and Kham regions, ...
Tibet Travel News
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...
Entrance Ticket Prices
All major monasteries and national parks require visitors to purchase entrance tickets. These tickets are often colorful, and some include small CDs or postcards. In the summer, ti...
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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Volunteering in Tibet
Are you interested in an intimate, service-learning experience in Tibet? Try volunteering. Teach English at a primary school in a nomadic area or spend some time helping fix up an ...
About Tibet Insider
A collection of pictures, stories, field notes, and articles from the team at SnowLion Tours.
Life in Tibet
Saga Dawa Festival 2011
Every summer in June Saga Dawa Festival is held in Tibet. Saga Dawa is a holy month in Buddhism. During this month people do special efforts to bring happiness to others. Animal re...
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Field Notes
Shaman Festival
Every summer, the Shaman Festival is held in Repkong, Amdo. This important ceremony honors the local mountain god and requests that he bestows good health on the villagers and a su...
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Tibetan Culture
Tibetan Food
An introduction to Tibetan food. Traditional dishes include noodle soup, yak jerky, yogurt, and a variety of breads. While Tibetan cuisine is not renowned for its spices and variet...
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Tibet Maps
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...
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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...