tibet
The roof of the world — Potala Palace, high-altitude monasteries, and landscapes unlike anywhere on Earth
Top Highlights
- 1 Potala Palace
- 2 Jokhang Temple
- 3 Barkhor Street
- 4 Namtso Lake
- 5 Samye Monastery
Visa & Entry
Tibet Permit required + Chinese visa
In addition to a Chinese visa, all foreign visitors to Tibet need a separate Tibet Travel Permit (TTP), available through authorised tour operators.
Full visa guideBest Time to Visit
Apr–Oct
Suggested stay: 7–10 days. Avoid the Golden Week holiday (1–7 October) and Spring Festival (Jan/Feb) — crowds are enormous and prices peak.
Seasonal travel guide20 articles — page 1 of 4
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tibetLhasa Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Circuit Guide: Tibet's Most Sacred Walking Route
The Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street circuit — the most sacred route in Tibetan Buddhism. When to walk the Barkhor, what the prostrating pilgrims are doing, what's inside the Jokhang, and how to experience this active religious life rather than just photograph it.
Updated May 2026
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visaTibet Travel Permit Guide 2026: How Foreigners Can Visit Tibet Legally
The complete guide to visiting Tibet as a foreign traveller in 2026 — what permits are required, how to apply, which tour operators are reliable, what is open to foreigners, and how to plan the Lhasa, Namtso, and Everest Base Camp route.
Updated May 2026
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tibetGanden Monastery Sunrise Trek: Tibet's Most Dramatic Pilgrim Circuit
Complete guide to trekking the Ganden Kora pilgrim circuit near Lhasa — one of Tibet's most sacred walks with sunrise views over the Kyichu Valley, semi-ruined monastery buildings, meeting Tibetan pilgrims, and experiencing early morning Tibetan Buddhist ritual at high altitude.
Updated May 2026
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China travel planningGroup Tour vs Independent Travel in China: Which is Right for You in 2026?
Honest comparison of guided group tours versus self-guided independent travel in China. Covers costs, language barriers, Tibet permits, time efficiency, and what type of traveler suits each option.
Updated May 2026
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tibetTibet & Lhasa Travel Guide: Potala Palace, Permits & Altitude Acclimatisation
Essential guide to visiting Tibet and Lhasa — Potala Palace, the required Tibet Travel Permit, altitude acclimatisation advice, monastery visits, and how to experience this extraordinary destination responsibly.
Updated May 2026
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tibetTibet: Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery & Everest Base Camp Guide
Complete guide to western Tibet's holy city of Shigatse — seat of the Panchen Lama and home to Tashilhunpo Monastery — and the journey to Everest Base Camp at Rongbuk, the highest monastery in the world.
Updated May 2026
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