Tibet

Tibet - the roof of the world - number one among the top dream destinations of many people. Since the first travelogues were released, this country has exerc...

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Tibetan Festivals and Holidays

Losar (Tibetan New Year): Celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar, falling between February and March in the Gregorian calenda...

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Shigatse

Shigatse is Tibet's second-largest city and was once home to the Panchen Lama. The Shigatse Dzong rises over the city's northern edge, its resemblance to the...

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Mount Everest Base Camp (Tibet Side)

For most visitors, the sight of Mount Everest (Qomolangma), rising 8,848 meters, is an unforgettable and breathtaking experience — provided the sky is clear....

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Sakya

Sakya was the capital of Tibet in the 13th century. The town is dominated by Sakya's southern monastery, whose thick walls and watchtowers make it look more...

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Gyantse

Gyantse is a classic Tibetan town that has so far seen relatively little influence from Chinese culture. Tibet's third-largest town, it's home to the Pelkor...

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Lhasa

The Tibetan quarter lies in the eastern part of the city, centered on the Jokhang Temple (built around 700 CE), in the Barkhor district. Barkhor This distric...

Tibet - Travel

The simplest option is to book group travel from Germany. There are essentially two routes of entry into Tibet: via China (Frankfurt - Beijing/Shanghai - Tib...

Tibet - Politics

In the view of the People's Republic of China, Tibet is a part of the federal territory and a Chinese province with certain autonomous rights (Tibet Autonomo...

Tibet - Health

Keep in mind that you are traveling to and in a high elevation. Don't overestimate your body's capacity to adjust; plan enough time at the beginning to get u...