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 guide22 articles — page 2 of 4
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Updated May 2026
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The complete guide to Sichuan's western high-altitude route — from Kangding's Kangba Tibetan culture, across the vast Tagong grasslands, through Litang (4,014m), to Daocheng Yading's sacred snow peaks. Road conditions, altitude warnings, permits, and best seasons.
Updated May 2026
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A guide to Tibet's most remote and sacred journeys — the kora circuit around Mount Kailash (6,638m) and the road to Everest Base Camp (5,200m). Permits required, altitude preparation, best season, and what makes these journeys genuinely transformative.
Updated May 2026
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tibetTibet Complete Travel Guide 2025: Lhasa, Namtso Lake, Everest Base Camp & Permits
The complete guide to visiting Tibet — permit requirements, Lhasa's sacred Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, the turquoise expanse of Namtso Lake, and the road to Everest Base Camp.
Updated May 2026
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