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 Nepal, and traveling to Tibetan areas outside the Tibet Autonomous Region.
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.
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 published by the China National Tourism Administration.
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 orphanage. Join in on NGO projects or find other ways to give back to local Tibetan communities. Here are a few ideas to get you […]
Join pilgrims from all corners of Tibet in lighting butter candles, burning incense, and offering khata scarves to blessed statues. Visit the Potala Palace
Camping with nomads offers a unique opportunity to learn about an ancient way of life while intimately experiencing Tibetan culture.
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, tickets are full price, though some are discounted by up to 50% during the tourist low season in the winter. Over the years, ticket prices have increased, and […]
The Tibetan Autonomous Region is now open to foreign travelers. However, all visitors to the region require a Tibet Travel Permit, which can only be arranged through a travel agency. Those wishing to obtain a Tibet Travel Permit to visit Lhasa and other locations in the Tibet Autonomous Region must book a tour through a travel agency.
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 If you’ve read other news about the travel situation in Tibet, especially if it was written before 2008, it is likely out of date. The Lonely Planet Thorntree Forum- Tibet is also a good […]
Qinghai Province, which is located in northwestern China, borders the Tibet Autonomous Region and is home to many ethnic minorities, including Tibetans, Hui Muslims, Mongolians, Tu, and Salar. Its capital, Xining, is the gateway to the Amdo Tibetan region. In this region, there are many rolling grasslands, famous monasteries, holy snow mountains, and precious lakes. […]
