Attractions

The western Tibet, we still call it Ngari, is one of the most remote and inaccessible parts of Tibet. Huge, sparsely, populated and at an average altitude of over 4,500 m. (14,764 ft.), it is a frontier in one of the remotest corners of Asia. Highlights of western Tibet are sacred Mountain Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, two of the most remote and legendary travel destinations in the world.Travel in western…

For tourists, Everest Base Camp has become the most popular spot in Tibet, either sightseeing, trekking or expeditions. It offers the chance to gaze on the stunning north face of the world's tallest peak, Mt. Everest. It is a lot easier to access than those on the Nepali side.Mt. Everest, named Mount Qomolangma in Tibetan, means Mother Goddess of the 

Zhangmu, also known as Khasa, lies on a mountainside 10km (6 miles) inland from the Friendship Bridge that spans the Bhotekoshi (the Sun Koshi) River. This small town has become a major trading post between Tibet and Nepal. The subtropical climate endows the small town with warm, humid weather and beautiful scenery throughout the year.The town is built along a winding road that is lined with private homes,…

Eastern Tibet, we still call it Kham, is a land apart from the rest of Tibet. It's climate, geography, flora and fauna all lend it a unique, almost magical atmosphere. The scenery often resembles the Swiss Alps more than the high Tibetan Plateau.It is possible to travel the northern or southern routes into or out of eastern Tibet, but to visit both, a loop route makes best sense. From Lhasa the southern…

The lake, named Basum-Tso in Tibetan, is a stunning highland lake lying 90 kilometers west of Kongpo Gymdo County. Basum has another Tibetan name, Tsokou, which means 'green water' in Tibetan. Besides offering awesome views, many glaciers on the upper reaches of the lake provide it with a constant supply of fresh water.Covering 26 square kilometers, the pristine waters of the green lake reflect the…

About 30km west from Bayi, 4km west off the main road, you will arrive at the stunning Lamaling Monastery. The monastery was until recently the seat of the exiled Dudjom Rinpoche, the former head of the Nyingma order. It is now looked after by his son Chuni Rinpoche, along with 8 monks.The octagonal main temple had been wonderfully restored and rises through four storeys. And is draped in long strands of…

Namche Barwa in the Tibetan carries several meanings, of which one goes as 'the burning thunder and lightning' and another 'the spear that shoots upright to the heaven'. The main peak of Namche Barwa is 7,782 meters high and famed as 'the father of icebergs'. The foot of the peak abounds with a host of hot springs and exuberant vegetation, which is an ideal resort for both leisure and exploration.

The monastery, in Chamdo Town, was founded in 1444 by one of Tsong Khapa's disciples. The monastery has usually kept a close relationship with past Chinese governments. It still has a brass seal granted to its abbot 

The Impressive Sok Tsanden Monastery sets on an oucrop in the northwestern suburbs. The monastery was founded by the Mongol Leader Gushri Khan, we still call it smaller Potala.Sok Tsanden Monastery is not an opened monastery for foreign travellers, maybe you couldn't have a chance to visit it. And no photo there also.