Things to note when traveling in Tibet
Saga Dawa Festival | Tibet’s Most Sacred Month of Prayer & Pilgrimage (Kora & Temple Circuits Guide)
Every year on the 15th day of the fourth Tibetan lunar month, Tibetan Buddhists celebrate their most sacred annual festival — the Saga Dawa Festival. Often regarded as [...]
Dreaming of riding the world's highest railway — the Qinghai-Tibet Railway — but worried about altitude sickness? For most Taiwanese travelers joining a Tibet tour group, we typically recommend [...]
Planning a trip to Tibet, Qinghai, Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, or the Garzê-Sêrtar region of western Sichuan — but worried about altitude sickness? For many travelers, the biggest concern before departure is: "Will I get altitude sickness?" [...]
When planning a trip to Tibet, many travelers notice tour operators promoting services such as “traveling with a doctor” or “a doctor on board,” which may sound reassuring and professional. However, these claims are often misunderstood. What truly matters is understanding which safety measures and high-altitude support arrangements are genuinely helpful when traveling on the plateau.
When planning a trip to Tibet, altitude sickness is the number one concern for most travelers — and close behind it, one of the most frequently asked questions is: "Should I bring supplemental oxygen?" and "What happens if I don't?" [...]