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Tibet

Roof of the World

Best Time
May – October
Altitude Range
3,650m – 7,694m
Currency
Chinese Yuan (CNY / Renminbi)
Language
Tibetan, Mandarin Chinese

About Tibet

Tibet is a realm of extremes — the highest plateau on Earth, the deepest gorges, and some of the most sacred sites in Buddhism. The Potala Palace dominates Lhasa's skyline, while Mount Kailash draws pilgrims from across Asia for the most revered kora (circumambulation) in Buddhism. The vast Tibetan Plateau offers otherworldly landscapes — turquoise lakes, endless grasslands, and snow-capped peaks stretching to the horizon. Every journey here is both a physical and spiritual adventure.

Highlights

Sacred Mount Kailash — spiritual pilgrimage
Potala Palace in Lhasa
Vast Tibetan Plateau landscapes
Ancient Buddhist monasteries and traditions
Highest railway in the world — Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Sacred lakes: Namtso, Yamdrok, Manasarovar

Getting There

Fly into Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) from major Chinese cities. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway from Xining is a world-famous journey. Overland entry from Nepal via the Friendship Highway is also possible. All visitors must arrange travel through a licensed Tibetan travel agency.

Travel Essentials

Visa
Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) required in addition to Chinese visa. Must be arranged by a licensed agency.
Currency
Chinese Yuan (CNY / Renminbi)
Language
Tibetan, Mandarin Chinese
Best Time
May – October

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