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Self Driving Tour to Tibet

Self Driving Tour to Tibet

Written on 22nd January 2020

Driving your own vehicle to Tibet is a special experience, which allows you to discover the mysterious Tibetan culture and amazing natural views, this article will show you the how to organize such as trip to Tibet with your own vehicle....
TIBET FOOD TOUR – A Special Collaboration between Mark Wiens and Travel China Tibet

TIBET FOOD TOUR – A Special Collaboration between Mark Wiens and Travel China Tibet

Written on 10th December 2019

Mark Wiens and Travel China Tibet spent 9 days traveling around Tibet to taste some of the local Tibetan cuisine....
EBC Closure from Dec 2018

EBC Closure from Dec 2018

Written on 09th January 2019

Due to environmental protection sake, EBC---Everest Base Camp has been closed to visitors and the furthest position visitors can get to is Rongbuk Monastery, this Monastery is 400m away from the EBC tourist tent site. ...
Lhasa-Kathmandu Overland or Reverse ?

Lhasa-Kathmandu Overland or Reverse ?

Written on 28th February 2018

The Gyirong border is just open at the end of Aug 2017, many visitors want to travel overland between TIbet and Nepal, but which route is the best? Let us tell you more....
What to pack for Tibet travel

What to pack for Tibet travel

Written on 20th October 2017

Of course you will not forget the camera, passport, China visa, Tibet permit. But what other important items you need to pack for Tibet travel? Here is a thoughtful collection of the must-have items to ensure you a safe and comfortable Tibet tour....
How to Get to Tibet

How to Get to Tibet

Written on 20th October 2017

With the modern transportation of trains and flights, a lot of visitors from home and aboard rushed in to discover it is real culture and scenery. But how to reach Tibet has been a question to many visitors, here TCT will provide you with the most specific...
Qinghai-Tibet Highway

Qinghai-Tibet Highway

Written on 20th October 2017

Qinghai-Tibet Highway stretches across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China. With the mean altitude above 4,500 meters. The road, formally opened to traffic on December 25, 1954, served as the most important supply line of Chinese troop during the Sino-India...
How to plan a Tibet Tour

How to plan a Tibet Tour

Written on 20th October 2017

Tibet tours mainly ranges from 4 to 17 days depends on what places you want to see. Here TCT will guide you how to better plan a Tibet tour. You can see following the most popular Tibet tours to gain a rough idea, or if you need more tour info, please feel...
Differences of Tibet Private tour & Tibet Group Tour

Differences of Tibet Private tour & Tibet Group Tour

Written on 20th October 2017

For visitors travel to Tibet, you need to know that there are mainly 2 types of tours available, they are Tibet private tour, Tibet group tours. Here we are going to guide you more of the differences of these 2 types of tours....
Medicine for Altitude Sickness in Tibet

Medicine for Altitude Sickness in Tibet

Written on 20th October 2017

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is caused by a lack of oxygen in the body of individuals exposed to higher elevations. This article will show you the most useful medicines to help altitude sickness...
Adapters, Plugs, Wall Sockets in China and Tibet

Adapters, Plugs, Wall Sockets in China and Tibet

Written on 20th October 2017

"What adapter do I need? Will my computer charger work? What's the electrical current? What do the wall sockets look like? Let us show you more...
8 Best Photography Sites in Lhasa, Tibet

8 Best Photography Sites in Lhasa, Tibet

Written on 20th October 2017

Many people complained that there is limited information for Lhasa photography, what they have in the guide books are all about the major attractions. As a tour guide who used to work for photography tours, I fully understand their needs and have listed so...
Money & Credit Card & Banking in Tibet

Money & Credit Card & Banking in Tibet

Written on 20th October 2017

Tibet uses the Chinese currency---RMB, or CNY, which is same as China. And there are banks, ATMs available in Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigaset and many other cities and towns in Tibet. Credit card is acceptable in some big restaurants in Lhasa and Shigaste, etc...
Travel to Tibet with kids

Travel to Tibet with kids

Written on 20th October 2017

Many parents concern about this question before planning a Tibet tour, traveling to Tibet with kids is something you should pay special attension, as experienced Tibet travel agent, we have the most correct answer for you as follow...
Free Days in Tibet & Tibet Permit without Tour

Free Days in Tibet & Tibet Permit without Tour

Written on 18th October 2017

Many travelers are not very clear of the local regulations in Tibet, like free days in Tibet, Tibet permit without tour, etc. Here let TCT share with you more practical info....
Insurance you should buy for Tibet travel

Insurance you should buy for Tibet travel

Written on 12th April 2017

Insurance you should buy for Tibet travel...
Tibet Weather & Climate,  Best time to visit Tibet

Tibet Weather & Climate, Best time to visit Tibet

Written on 25th March 2017

When is the best time to visit Tibet? Here let us to show your the first-hand info for Tibet weather & climate guide....
Altitude Sickness

Altitude Sickness

Written on 25th March 2017

High altitude sickness is a major difficulties of Tibet travel, but it is not as serious as you imagined. Check our Tibet Altitude Sickness guide now for first-hand info....
Tibet Road Condition 2017

Tibet Road Condition 2017

Written on 23rd March 2017

Road conditions in Tibet have been greatly improved especially the roads between big cities, owning to the rapid development of Tibet’s economy and the influx of visitors pouring into Tibet....
Qinghai-Tibet Highway

Qinghai-Tibet Highway

Written on 23rd March 2017

Qinghai-Tibet Highway is strictly referred to the highway departing from Xining in Qinghai and arriving in Lhasa via Golmud.. With the mean altitude above 4,500 meters (snow line), the road condition of this highway is the most stable one compared with oth...