The Tibetan customs

People around the world are always interested in Tibet travel. They are so curious about the local life in all sides. The culture and scenery are the most attractive points that have gathered so many eyes. Now we will say something about the customs of Tibetan. When travelers arrive Tibet they should respect Tibetan customs and follow the local rules.

Tibetans like welcome the guests offering Kha-btags for the guests which is the most ceremonious manners. When the Tibetan host gives Kha-btags for you , you should bow to receive it and remember do not step on the doorsill when enter the house. The Tibetan host often call the guests' name with an"la"after their name to show their respect and kind. If the host invite you to have a seat, you can sit cross-legged but not straighten both of your legs and make your sole to someone. Anther thing is, do not touch the locals' head.

Three-times drinking is a main manners when Tibetans meet guests. At first the guests use their third finger of right hand point some liquor, flick to the sky, the air and the earth for worshiping the heaven, the earth and the ancestors. Then the guests will drink a little each time that the host will full their wine bowl for three times. At the last time the guests should drink over all the liquor.

For most Tibetans, they won't eat horseflesh, donkey and dog meat. Locals in some Tibetan areas even do not eat fish. Tibetans believe both dogs and horses are human that can't be eaten. And the donkey in Tibetan eyes is so dirty that they also won't eat. The garlic is anther diet taboo for Tibetans. They won't eat garlic before they will go to temple or do preyer. They are afraid thse smell of garlic will stain the holy palace and smoked there dirty. Some of the devot people of Buddhist faith never have garlic. So when you are in Tibetan areas please don't talk about eating these.

              The main scenic spots in Tibet are temples. When you visite temples you must walking in clockwise direction on the Circumanbulation. Many old Tibetans walking around the temple followed by some sheep with red silk on horn. This kind of sheep is so called free captive sheep that no one can disturb them. While entering the Buddhist Temple travelers should not speak loudly or touch the figure of Buddha. It's also forbidden to take photos or record a video without permission.

              In Tibet, if some one stretches out tongue, that means he shows self-effacing and respect to you but not irreverence. When you meet Tibetans, they will nod and stretch out tongue expressing their cordial greetings and you should also nod and smiling as salute.

              Here are some ways that you can choose to go to Tibet. If you have enough time you can plan China and Tibet travel that needs several days. If you are in somewhere of China, you can arrive Tibet by Tibetan Railway or take Train from Beijing to Lhasa.