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TIBETAN MUST-SEES
Tibetan A. Region TAR
Lhasa
Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Barkhor kora
Namtso Lake & Nagqu
Sera Monastery
Drupung Monastery
Lhasa & Surrounding
Qinghai Lake
Kanbula National Park

Yushu Horse Racing Fest
Million Mani Stone Kora
Mt. Everest Base Camp
DESTINATIONS
Qinghai - Xining
Nepal Friendship Hwy
Shigatse - Ghantse
Lhasa & Surrounding
Yarlung River Valley
Shannon - Tsetang

Ngari - Mt. Kailash
Nyingchi - Bayi Town
Chamdo - Yushu - Kham

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TIBETAN AREA ATTRACTIONS

MIGHTY MOUNTAINS - MYSTICAL LANDSCAPES - MAGNIFICENT COLORS

As the highest region in the world, the soaring craggy peaks and rolling hills of the high plateau makes Tibet one of the most stunning places on earth. The quality of light, the way shadows caress the landscape and the unusual cloud formations formed in multihued blue skies is unparalleled anywhere else on earth. The divine euphoria is intensified at the site of pilgrims prostrating themselves full body along the deserted highway, some in rags and others draped in turquoise and coral headdress. The diversity of the land and its people is impossible to describe in mere words. Even photographs and videos cannot come close to what it is like to walk in this wonderland of color. It's a cultural bouquet. It's an historical treasure. It's a spiritual banquet. Simply put, visiting this land is a soul-changing experience you must live to understand.
SIGHTSEEING OVERVIEW
The wonderful and winding Yarlang Tsangpo river, the turquoise Yamdrok Tso Lake at dawn, these vistas cannot be matched anywhere on the planet. With many other holy lakes, unique flora and fauna, ancient ruins like Guge, majestic palaces, temples and monasteries, folkloric activities and colorful religious ceremonies, Tibet is full of adventure, natural and cultural heritage. To witness this unparalleled natural beauty before it disappears is a gift beyond compare. The most popular tourist places in Tibet include the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, Shigatse, Gyantse, Yushu, Xegar, Zhangmu/Khasa, Dege, Yamdrok Tso Lake. Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world is a summit your eye will never forget, even when viewed only from Base Camp. If you're up for a climb, click here. This unusual Tibetan civilization at the top of the world offers varied natural, cultural, historical and religious attractions and even wild adventure for those with a longer trip schedule. Tibet is also a pilgrimage center for Buddhists as it quarters some of the most sacred edifices of the religion. Without a doubt, Tibet, still holds to its traditions and customs and is by far the most enchanting place on earth. Visit soon to avoid disappointment later. Meet our guides 
ATTRACTIONS by Regions  
Lhasa Region (TAR)

Lhasa City
Jokhang Temple
Potala Palace
Sera Monastery
Drupung Monastery
Hot Springs near Lhasa
Lhasa & Surrounding Areas - Day Trips

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Qinghai Region/Amdo

Ta'er Kumbum Monastery/(Gelugpa/yellow hat sect)
Qinghai Lake/Bird Island
Temple of Princess Wencheng
Liuwan Tombs
Kanbula National Forest Park
Nanzong Nunnery in Kanbula Park

Annual International Bicycle race
Great Mosque of Xining/ Dongguan
Qutan Monastery
A'Nyemaqen Mountain
Highland Xishuangbanna Mengda Nature Reserve
North Mountain Temple/Beishan Si
Sun & Moon Mountain
Kekexili Nature Reserve
Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve

Three Rivers' Fountainheads Nature Reserve



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Chamdo/Dege/Qamdo/Kham

Dege Printing House
Yilhun Lhatso
Axu grassland
Kagtru Temple
Palpungl Monastery
Pewer Monastery
Dege Scripture
Printing House.
Chamdo

Yushu/Jyekundo

Yushu Annual Horse Racing Festival
Yushu City & Tibetan Market
Million Mani Stone Kora
Jiequ Monastery
Monasteries nearby

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Yunnan Region

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Mt. Everest Region

Tibet is one of the world’s most isolated regions, surrounded by the magnificent Himalayas on the south, the Karakoram Range on the west, and the isolated Kunlun Mountains on the north. With an average elevation of 4,900 meters (16,000 ft), it is the highest region on Earth.

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Friendship Hwy/Nepal
The Friendship Highway starts from the capital of Nepal-Kathmandu, traverses Hangmu Friendship Bridge (SinoNepal Friendship Bridge) at Kodari to Neyalamu County in Tibet. After entering the border at Zhangmu (Khasa), passing Neyalamu and Tingri, you will enjoy the grand Himalayas, base camp and heavenly vistas.

 Most tourists will choose Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway and Qinghai-Tibet Road as the main road into Tibet, passing Shigatse and Ghantse, although there is another route out of Shigatse that goes through magnificent valleys and mountain ranges through Ngari, Nam-tso Lake to Lhasa.

The Friendship Hwy covers a distance of more than 900 km, with various road surfaces.

From Friendship Bridge, Kathmandu
Neyalamu/Old Tingri - 30km
Xegar/New Tingri - 60km
Lhaze - 75km
Shigatse - 157km
Lhasa - 337km

Ǘ-Tsang/Shigatse Prefecture

Gyantse
Rivers & small villages
Gyantse Kumbum Stupa
Pelhor Chode Monastery
Dzong Fort

Shigatse
Tashillhunpo Monastery
Palkhor Monastery
Shalu Monastery
Sakya Monastery


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ATTRACTIONS for Buddhists ATTRACTIONS for Athletes
Jokhang Temple, Lhasa
Potala Palace, Lhasa
Norbulingka Palace
Romoche Monastery, Lhasa
Sera Monastery, Lhasa area
Drepung Monastery, Lhasa area
Monastery Tour Options
Mt. Kailash
 
Climb Mt. Everest
Circle Mt. Kailash
River Rafting & Hot Springs near Lhasa

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ALTITUDE SICKNESS
TIBETAN CULTURE, CUSTOMS, RITUALS, TABOOS
TIBETAN FESTIVALS & ACTIVITIES
MAPS OF TIBET
TAR & TIBETAN REGIONS LISTING  
Truth! There are so many name changes and spelling differences that it is really difficult to keep track of place, city and province names, even for us! Pick up a Lonely Planet guide. This truly helps to keep your names straight. The fact is, the the world community would prefer Tibetan places to have Tibetan name places, not Chinese name places. Tourists visit Tibet to become acquainted with Tibetans. However, it is what it is, therefore we have tried to put it together for you within the pages of this websites WITH ALL THE NAMES OF EACH CITY OR PROVINCE, both Tibetan and Chinese, however we know we missed a lot since one city or place may have 3-5 names. Please email us or contact us with any additions or corrections you may run across. Thank you.
TAR
Ǘ-Tsang/Shigatse/Xigaze
Kham/Qamdo
Amdo & Qinghai
Nagqu
Nyingchi
Ngari
Shannan
 
Qinghai - Xining
Nepal Friendship Hwy
Shigatse - Ghantse
Lhasa & Surrounding
Yarlung River Valley
Shannon - Tsetang

Ngari - Mt. Kailash
Nyingchi - Bayi Town
Chamdo - Yushu - Kham


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
       

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