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Traveling to China: What Time Zone Should You Know?

By |2025-07-01T10:26:06+00:00July 1st, 2025|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

Are you planning to explore the Zhangjiajie Avatar Hallelujah Mountain or the Silk Road? But are you worried about the time difference? Don't worry, I'll help you figure it out. China uses a single time zone, China Standard Time (CST)1, which is UTC+8. This means no matter where you travel in China, the time will [...]

Why Attempting to Sneak into Tibet Is Dangerous and Unnecessary?

By |2025-06-09T07:53:33+00:00June 9th, 2025|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

As a Lhasa-based tour operator since 1999, I’ve seen travelers destroy their trips through reckless choices – here’s why sneaking in fails. Tibet maintains strict checkpoints on all roads/air routes. Police checks IDs every 80km, hotels require permit registration, and illegal entry risks deportation, $1,600+ fines, and lifetime China bans. Foreigners without Tibet Travel Permits [...]

What Clothing Works Best for Tibet’s Summer Conditions?

By |2025-06-05T05:37:32+00:00June 5th, 2025|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

Travelers often freeze or overheat packing wrong clothes. Tibet's summer alternates burning sun with icy nights – wrong fabrics risk hypothermia. Layer breathable nylon/merino wool base tops, fleece mid-layers for insulation, and waterproof hard-shell jackets. Include UPF 50+ hats/sunglasses, sturdy hiking boots, and dark long pants for monastery entry. Avoid cotton – it traps moisture [...]

What’s the Absolute Best Way to Experience Tibet?

By |2025-06-04T04:33:25+00:00June 4th, 2025|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

Longing to explore Tibet's sacred peaks and boundless plains? But overwhelmed by logistics, permits, and choices? Let's find your perfect Tibetan journey. The best way to visit Tibet combines convenient travel to Lhasa (fly or train), with a well-organized tour (private or small group) tailored to your interests, budget, and available time. This ensures all [...]

Why Can’t Tourists Travel Independently in Tibet?

By |2025-06-04T03:18:53+00:00June 4th, 2025|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

Wondering why you can't just backpack through Tibet like other destinations? The answer involves unique regulations protecting both visitors and this fragile cultural region. Foreign tourists cannot travel independently in Tibet due to government mandates requiring guided tours with registered agencies. These rules exist to protect sensitive border areas, preserve Tibetan culture, and ensure visitor [...]

How Great is the Secret Place National Geographic Named a Must-See in This Lifetime?

By |2025-05-27T14:48:28+00:00May 27th, 2025|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

Are you searching for a truly unique travel destination? Imagine a place praised by experts but still hidden from crowds. Discover Gannan, a treasure you must see. Gannan, located in Gansu, China, is an extraordinary hidden gem. National Geographic recommends it for its breathtaking landscapes, rich Tibetan culture, and unique off-the-beaten-path adventures. It truly offers [...]

What Are the Most Unforgettable Things to Do in Tibet?

By |2025-05-25T09:49:32+00:00May 23rd, 2025|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

Want adventure, cool vibes, and insane views? Tibet offers experiences found nowhere else on Earth. These highlights will create memories to last a lifetime. From exploring sacred monasteries to crossing high mountain passes, Tibet's top experiences include visiting Potala Palace, trekking around Mount Kailash, witnessing monk debates at Sera Monastery, and driving the Friendship Highway [...]

How to travel Tibet on a budget?

By |2025-05-09T14:49:27+00:00April 19th, 2025|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

Dreaming of Tibet's stunning landscapes but worried your bank account can't handle it? The rules seem complicated, and maybe it sounds expensive. But good news: visiting Tibet without spending a fortune is definitely possible if you plan smartly! Yes, you can explore the wonders of Tibet affordably. The best strategies include joining group tours, traveling [...]

Why Do We Need Custom Tibet Trip Packages?

By |2025-05-27T08:50:22+00:00December 28th, 2024|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

Thinking about visiting Tibet but feeling a bit intimidated by all the planning involved? Many travelers find standard tours restrictive, missing the true essence of this incredible land. Custom Tibet trip packages are essential because they offer unparalleled flexibility, handle all complex permits, and provide access to authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences tailored to your specific interests. [...]

Essential Tips: How A Tibet Tour Guide Teaches You to Deal with Altitude Sickness

By |2025-05-23T07:08:24+00:00April 4th, 2024|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

We've had quite a few travelers on our Tibet tours report some strange AMS (acute mountain sickness) symptoms they experienced during their trip. Some say they overdid it during the day after arrival in Lhasa and suffered altitude sickness at night - it started with a headache, feeling dizzy🥴and lightheaded like they were walking on [...]

Suggestions for Optimizing the Travel Experience of Overseas Tourists in China

By |2025-05-23T07:08:08+00:00January 26th, 2024|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

China's global interactions are rising in the post-pandemic era, fostering closer ties with countries worldwide. To enhance international friends' travel, living, and working experience in China, I propose several recommendations based on feedback from diverse sources, including friends and our customers from various countries. 🔑 Visa Policies: Let's consider gradually reverting to the pre-pandemic visa-free [...]

Can You Enter Tibet through Nechung (Mustang)-Lizi Port? The latest guide for traveling from Nepal to Tibet via the border crossing!

By |2025-05-23T07:08:00+00:00December 1st, 2023|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

Recently, many travelers have asked me about the Nechung-Lizi Port, and if they can enter Tibet or Nepal via this border. Some travel agencies are all hyped about Lizi Port, claiming tourists can waltz in and out for a scenic Nepal-Tibet tour via Mustang. But guess what? That's a bit misleading! Well, let me give [...]

Why hasn’t anyone explained the Duku Highway clearly? 20 FAQs about Duku Highway Travel Guide Insights

By |2025-05-23T07:07:50+00:00November 7th, 2023|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

😵After staying up all night preparing this travel guide for the Duku Highway, I'm sure it will be a must-read for those planning to visit Xinjiang! It's like an endless dream, waiting for you to visit, and then return fully loaded. With your heart's desire, just step forward. Similar to Tibet, the most beautiful scenery [...]

Attention all Photography Enthusiasts without Good Endurance! Here’s Your Essential Guide to Daocheng Yading!

By |2025-05-23T07:07:24+00:00September 30th, 2022|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

As a photography enthusiast who has been to Daocheng Yading 4️⃣ times, I have some sage advice 📝 for those venturing to Daocheng Yading and want to trek without the woes of altitude sickness or nausea. First, let’s talk about the Do's and Don'ts before traveling to Daocheng Yading. 🍫 Pack easily digestible, high-energy snacks [...]

Missing Out on Top 5 Photogenic Locales in Lhasa is Something You’ll Regret❗❗❗

By |2025-05-23T07:07:16+00:00November 14th, 2019|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

A friend once glanced at the first photo I captured and immediately claimed it was Photoshopped🙄, arguing that there are no lakes in front of the Potala Palace. But in truth, this is an unedited, real photograph taken from a vantage point several kilometers away in Nanshan Park. There's an artificial lake within the park [...]

Captured!📸 5 Stunning Shots of the Sunlit Golden Peaks at Lenggacuo Lake

By |2025-05-23T07:06:14+00:00July 6th, 2006|Travel Guide, Travel Tips|

I captured 📸 the essence of the Sunlit Golden Mountain in Western Sichuan with five remarkable photographs, all taken at the breathtaking but not-so-well-known destination of Lenggacuo Lake. Even if you argue till the cows come home, Lenggacuo is the crown of the Western Sichuan Tibetan region. Lenggacuo offers a stunning view of the Gongga [...]

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