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Tibet Travel Guide

Tibet is an autonomous region of China. It’s also referred to as the roof top of the world. With its capital Lhasa at 3650 meters high and an average altitude of 4000 meters it really is the top of the world. The Tibetan culture is unique in the world and visiting this place is without doubt a unique experience. This Tibet travel guide includes tips for planning an itinerary including all the places of interest.

There is a lot of new influence from Han Chinese but its unique culture is still authentic. Important Buddhist temples are scattered throughout the mountains. The Lokhang Temple and the Potala Palace are the most sacred places in Tibet. Tibet is also rich of beautiful mountain scenery with crystal clear lakes. The highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, can be accessed from Tibet as well. Due to its special relation with China there are several regulations for visitors. If you like culture and nature this is a must see destination.

Make sure to read my 7 days in Lhasa: a Tibet itinerary & practical travel tips as it covers all places of interest in and around Lhasa.

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TIBET – 7 days in Lhasa: a Tibet itinerary & practical travel tips

August 7, 2016 Chris W. 3

During the past years I made many trips to China and each time I wanted to visit Tibet. It was during my China trip together with my son in 2015 that finally I visited Tibet. I started with him in the Yunnan province where we [read more]

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TIBET – A day in Lhasa: Potala Palace & minor temples

June 19, 2016 Chris W. 1

Tibet is one of those areas where you need to arrange a bit more in advance as for more regular destinations. I will share with you in another article about planning a Tibet trip. It has been my wish a long time to visit and [read more]

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TIBET – My first experience in Lhasa: a half day at the Jokhang Temple

May 10, 2016 Chris W. 5

Tibet has dominated my top bucket list for a long time. This abruptly ended when the IHG Rewards Club included the Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise on their point break list back in 2015. This meant I could stay for just 5000 points per night including breakfast. [read more]

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TIBET – Drepung and Sera monastery in Lhasa with monks debating

September 13, 2015 Chris W. 3

Tibet is home to three great Gelukpa monasteries of which two are direct outside Lhasa and form a great day trip from Lhasa. They are called Drepung & Sera Monastery of which in the latter you can witness the monks debating in the afternoon. I [read more]

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TIBET – A day trip from Lhasa to Ganden Monastery and Drak Yerpa

August 9, 2015 Chris W. 3

A day trip from Lhasa which should be on everyone’s agenda during a visit to Tibet is a visit to the Ganden Monastery and Drak Yerpa. You will also have the opportunity to visit some local small Tibetan villages if you have not yet done [read more]

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TIBET – Yamdrok Lake tour from Lhasa and the Karola Glacier and Samding Monastery

July 7, 2015 Chris W. 2

Tibet is a remote area of China, also called the roof of the world, where you find lots of unique nature and culture. I spend a week in Lhasa and from there I did day trips with my son (12 years) to various places. I [read more]

Tibet - Namtso Lake day trip - China
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TIBET – A day trip to the holy Namtso lake from Lhasa

May 20, 2015 Chris W. 4

Tibet has been on my bucket list a long time but finally I made it to the rooftop of the world. I was based in Lhasa for a week at the Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise Resort. My son accompanied me during his three week annual may [read more]

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CHINA – Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise Tibet, luxury at the rooftop of the world

May 19, 2015 Chris W. 9

The Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise for sure can be called the biggest luxury hotel at the roof top of the world. My recent annual trip with my son brought me a week to Tibet and we stayed at this hotel. In this blog review I will [read more]

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