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Stunning scenery, fascinating culture
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Dominant Chinese presence, travelrestrictions, "huge" entrance fees
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A Mysterious, Mythical Region
6 Reviews and 25 Opinions I would recommend a stay at The Lhasa hotel we did for 4 nights The beds were firm like most beds in...
1 Review and 67 Opinions I stayed at this hotel in February 2007. The beds were hard, but that's normal in China. They had...
2 Reviews and 27 Opinions The hotel's official rating is ***, which did mean it was pretty basic - and so it was (it would not...
5-person of same nationality policy lifted
tintinwong Says: latest update: the 5-person of same nationality policy has already been lifted. now u can do the tour with u & your husband alone. and there wont be any problem...
sy186996 Says: During these few month it is difficult to get in Tibet from Lhasa. Because the government was stopped the business. So the best way is travel to Tibet from...
Dovjoans Says: Tibet is a paradise of trekking enthusiasts. Trekking tour in Tibet gives you the chance to enjoy the amazing natural beauty and explore the history and culture...
blueskyjohn Says: You cannot travel to Tibet by yourself (unless you are a chinese citizen). You do not have to join a group if you are two or more but you have to go through a...
blueskyjohn Says: If you are worried about altitude sickness, you can ask your doctor about diamox. It will help reduce the symptoms of high altitude sickness. Remember to stay...
chulsoo Says: We are a group of 2 Americans who were planning a trip to Mt. Kailash, entering Tibet through Lhasa (from Kathmandu). Our trip is for a total duration of 18...
blueskyjohn Says: I have used the agency below several times and found them very reliable. I have taken them with a group of 6. They provided our permits to enter Tibet, hotels,...
GrumpyDiver Says: There are really only three ways to see Mt Everest. One of these involves trekking in Nepal, the other requires a flight from Kathmandu and the third way is the...
Maria81 Says: Dalai LamaTitled 'Ocean of Wisdom", the Dalai Lama is a high lama of the Gelugpa order (though not its official head!) and has historically been both the...
Maria81 Says: Hello - Tashi delekGood morning - Nga to delek (also used for good afternoon and good evening)Goodbye - Kha leh phe (if you are the one leaving) or Kha leh shu...
Any tourist souvenir stall: Masks
Maria81 Says: Ba, or Tibetan masks, also make excellent souvenirs - bright-coloured, exotic. The masks are thought to originate from the 6th century when Bonpo priests...
Maria81 Says: In the Gelugpa and Sakya traditions, monastery lamas are required to take part in the debates to further their study of Buddhism and progress to more advanced...
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