Tibet Travel Event Calendar

2013

Explore "The Switzerland of Tibet" while the peach blossom bloom

Nyingchi means "the Grand Seat of the Sun" in Tibetan. Nyingchi is noted for its green mountains and clear water, it called 'The Switzerland of Tibet'. This area is also known for its mild wet weather and gorgeous landscapes. In March you can often see blooming peach blossom against Nyingchi’s towering peaks.

Trip to Shigatse - Tibetan Culture Discovery

Shigatse is the most colorful area in Tibet with vast grasslands, fertile fields in river valleys, flourishing semitropical jungles and snowfields at higher altitudes. The famous scenic spots include Xiqin Spring, Yatung Spring, Yongzelucuo Lake, Tashilumpo Monastery, Palkor Monastery in Gyantse, Sakya Monastery, Pingcuolin Monastery, Juenang Monastery, and Pala Manor.

Lhasa & Tibetan Countryside by Lake Namtso

Lake Namtso means “holy lake” in the Tibetan language. Summer is the best time for visiting to the lake. During the time, wild yaks, blue sheep, Mongolian wild asses, foxes, black bears, water deer, marmot, hares and other wild animals leisurely look for food along the expansive lake shores.These tours provides the best Lhasa with and the marvelous natural scenery of the Tibetan country side.

Tibet Buddhism Tour –travel to Lhasa and Tsedang

A trip to Tibet with its exotic culture, unique highland landscapes and friendly people is a dream of so many people. In a few short days this tour includes Potala Palace - the symbol of Tibet, Jokhang Temple - the destination for millions of pilgrimages,Samye Monastery – one of the oldest Tibetan monasteries. This trip gives you a deep cultural view of Tibet and includes a visit to Tsedang town which is known to be the 'Birthplace of the Tibetans'.

Lhasa & The Essence of Chengdu

As one of the neighbor of Tibet, travel from Chengdu to Lhasa is a popular route and it’s ideal to use the Tibetan Highway during July. Combine these two destinations and drive from Chengdu, pass through Dana, Xindu Bridge, Batang, Zuogong, Ranwu, Bomi and then Nyingchi to Lhasa is the best way to view the great variety of landscape.

Tibetan Festival Experience - Shoton Festival & Nagqu Horse Festival

Beyond the famous scenic spots, experience the cultural diversity of Tibet and China and attend Tibetan local festivals, an unforgettable experience. Come to Lhasa to visit Shoton Festival seeing Buddha Thangka exhibition, Tibetan operas, interesting yak racing and horsemanship display and take part in the popular Nakchu Horse Race Festival on your Tibet vacation for a very special insight into the cultural treasures of Tibet.

Hiking in Tibet - Trek from Gandan to Samye Monastery

Trekking from Gandan monastery to Samye Monastery is a popular route for those people who are interesting in hiking or camping. This route is a pilgrim route for monks and local Tibetans in the past. This tour takes in lakes, beautiful alpine forests and meadows, as well as two centers of Tibetan religious culture.

Trip to Mt. Everest –the roof of the world

Standing 8,848m high Mount Everest is an epic adventure of a lifetime. Take in the scenery on the route from Lhasa to Mountain Everest Base camp, Yomdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the world's highest monastery - 5,000 meters Rongbuk Monastery.

Simple life in Lhasa

Tibet's capital is a mystical and mysterious city steeped in Tibetan and Buddhist Culture. Visit Potala Palace and feel its majesty; walk around Barkhor Street, relax in a tea house to enjoy the passing parade; visit a debate about Buddhist doctrines among the monks at Sera Monastery. A less crowded time.