Tibet, the remote place, is internet available there? The answer is absolutely yes. Though, due to the geographic reasons, the development of tibet is relatively hysteretic than some other regions of China, the infrastructure in tibet is now improved and internet is also available there. There are many internet cafes in Lhasa, so you don’t need to worry about it during your lhasa tour. Besides, wifi is also available in some tibet hotels, especially in those of Lhasa. Other big cities of tibet also have internet cafes, but less than lhasa. As for the speed, it’s also good. However, the price charged by the internet cafes is higher than that of other places in China varying from 3 to 5RMB per hour per person. You may look into some tibet travel guide or tibet travel advice to find out more information about surfing internet in tibet, or maybe you are now eager to know how to travel to tibet.
Do you know tibet? Where is tibet and how to get to tibet? Tibet is in the southwest of China with its full name being Tibet Autonomous Region. You may have heard about tibet from the radio, newspaper and television. And you may feel quite curious about the real face of tibet. Is tibet as beautiful as what you know from other people or media? Is tibet a real holy place? Why do so many people dream to travel in tibet at least for once during their lifetime? How about Lamas in tibet? What are they doing every day? If you are interested in all these issues about tibet, you may start to apply for tibet travel permit and arrange some Tibet tours to figure them all out by yourself.
2012年4月27日星期五
How to make and eat Tsampa? Internet is also available in tibet
Tsampa is made from highland barley. The Tibetans stir-fry the sundried highland barley, then, they mill the highland barley into flour and the flour can be eaten. The flour can be eaten with different ingredients according to different needs of individuals. And with different ingredients, it has different flavors and tastes. The most common eating style is to put the flour into butter tea, salt tea, yogurt or highland barley wine, stir them with hands, make into rolls or balls and finally eat. Tsampa is rich in nutrition and easy to take, which makes it one of the unique traditional Tibetan food. If you want to have a try of Tsampa, you may have some Tibet tours. If you are especially interested in Tibetan food, you can have a lhasa tour only, for lhasa gathers all kinds of delicious Tibetan food. Maybe you can get more information considering Tibetan food and how to travel in tibet on some lhasa travel guide or tibet travel advice.
Tibet, the remote place, is internet available there? The answer is absolutely yes. Though, due to the geographic reasons, the development of tibet is relatively hysteretic than some other regions of China, the infrastructure in tibet is now improved and internet is also available there. There are many internet cafes in Lhasa, so you don’t need to worry about it during your lhasa tour. Besides, wifi is also available in some tibet hotels, especially in those of Lhasa. Other big cities of tibet also have internet cafes, but less than lhasa. As for the speed, it’s also good. However, the price charged by the internet cafes is higher than that of other places in China varying from 3 to 5RMB per hour per person. You may look into some tibet travel guide or tibet travel advice to find out more information about surfing internet in tibet, or maybe you are now eager to know how to travel to tibet.
Tibet, the remote place, is internet available there? The answer is absolutely yes. Though, due to the geographic reasons, the development of tibet is relatively hysteretic than some other regions of China, the infrastructure in tibet is now improved and internet is also available there. There are many internet cafes in Lhasa, so you don’t need to worry about it during your lhasa tour. Besides, wifi is also available in some tibet hotels, especially in those of Lhasa. Other big cities of tibet also have internet cafes, but less than lhasa. As for the speed, it’s also good. However, the price charged by the internet cafes is higher than that of other places in China varying from 3 to 5RMB per hour per person. You may look into some tibet travel guide or tibet travel advice to find out more information about surfing internet in tibet, or maybe you are now eager to know how to travel to tibet.
Tips of Trandruk Monastery
Tibet travel, expect those famous places in lhasa tour, there are also many interesting places out of Lhasa, they make your Tibet tour richer.
Trandruk Monastery located two km from Nêdong County, Lhoka Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Trandruk Monastery was built in the 7th century during the reign of King Songtsen Gampo and has a history of more than 1300 years.
The monastery is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery, including blue sky and verdant trees. The monastery comprises of two buildings, including the main hall and Naiding Lakang (a chapel). The main hall of the monastery is similar to that of Jokhang Temple.
The Pearl Thangka in the Trandruk Monastery is the most renowned and precious. It is 2 meters long and 1.2 meters wide and features 29,026 pearls, one diamond, two red gemstones, one blue gemstone, 1997 coral beads, 185 turquoises and other precious stones. The room housing the precious Thangka is closed during the off-season. If you wish to see the Thangka at this time, you can ask the Monastery's management to open the room.
Travel Tips:
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: 30 yuan
How to get to Tibet Trandruk Monastery: Taking Qinghai Tibet Railway reach Lhasa then take a bus from Nêdong Road to Trandruk Monastery (costs 2 yuan);take a taxi (costs about 10 yuan)
Trandruk Monastery located two km from Nêdong County, Lhoka Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Trandruk Monastery was built in the 7th century during the reign of King Songtsen Gampo and has a history of more than 1300 years.
The monastery is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery, including blue sky and verdant trees. The monastery comprises of two buildings, including the main hall and Naiding Lakang (a chapel). The main hall of the monastery is similar to that of Jokhang Temple.
The Pearl Thangka in the Trandruk Monastery is the most renowned and precious. It is 2 meters long and 1.2 meters wide and features 29,026 pearls, one diamond, two red gemstones, one blue gemstone, 1997 coral beads, 185 turquoises and other precious stones. The room housing the precious Thangka is closed during the off-season. If you wish to see the Thangka at this time, you can ask the Monastery's management to open the room.
Travel Tips:
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission: 30 yuan
How to get to Tibet Trandruk Monastery: Taking Qinghai Tibet Railway reach Lhasa then take a bus from Nêdong Road to Trandruk Monastery (costs 2 yuan);take a taxi (costs about 10 yuan)
interesting information about discussing Buddhism in Sera Monastery
Lhasa tour is a necessary part of Tibet tours and I would recommend Sera Monastery to your Lhasa tour. Sera monastery is most famous for its Buddhism-discussing in the afternoon every day which aims to help better understand the Buddhism Scriptures. When Lamas discuss Buddhism, they adopt the type of questioning and replying. One starts with his questioning with the word “Di” which symbolizes to open the door of wisdom, then, he raises his right hand high and claps it with his left hand making a loud voice. And the clapping of the two palms has three meanings: first, one palm can not make a voice symbolizing that everything in the world is produced through connection and combination; second, the voice made by clapping symbolizing quick change and things can disappear in seconds; third, the loud voice made by clapping can evoke the wisdom and mercy deeply in your heart and drive away the evilness in you. In one word, every move during discussing Buddhism has its meaning and rules. Do you want to view the Buddhism-discussing in Sera Monastery? Now, apply for a Tibet travel permit, book a Tibet train ticket, maybe buy some Lhasa travel guide or Tibet travel guide and start your travel to Lhasa.
2012年4月26日星期四
How to protect your skin when you travel in tibet?
When you travel in tibet, of course you need take specially good care of your skin. Why? If you know where is tibet, you’ll know the reason. Tibet is on the highest plateau with pretty strong and intensive solar radiation. Then how to protect your skin during your tibet tours? First, you need choose appropriate protecting stuff such as hat, sun cream, lipstick and the like. As for the selection of these stuff, you should pay attention that the hat should not be too tight, or you’ll easily have dots on your forehead; the SPF of the sun cream should be higher than 15 and the oiliness of the lipstick should be proper. Women are recommended to smear more sun cream on their faces and ears. You may prepare these stuff before you travel to tibet, or you can also buy them during your lhasa tour. Second, you should try to eat more friuts, vegetables and drink more water. You are suggested to wash your faces before you go to bed at night, while not to do so in the next morning. When you have outdoor activities for a continous period of more than 10 days, you are not supposed to wash your faces if good sanitary fittings are not available. Last but not the least, you should keep a good mood as it always helps not only your skin but also makes you charming and beautiful.
a brief introduction of lakes in tibet
There are thousands of lakes across the Tibetan Plateau. Most geologists believe that the plateau was covered by the ocean in the past. When the ocean retreated, it left innumerable lakes behind. Many of the lakes are salt water lakes. Most of the lakes, especially on the northern Tibetan Plateau, are frozen for many months of the year. Qinghai Lake (known also as Tso Ngonpo in Tibetan and as Kokonor in Mongolian) is the largest lake in China and you may see it on the tibet train as it is near the tibet railway. There are numerous lakes that are considered to be holy to Tibetan people in tibet such as Yamdrok Lake, Yilhun Lha Lake and Lake Manasarovar (Mapham Yum Tso). During your Tibet tours, if you travel to these lakes you may see pilgrims walking around them prostrating every 6 steps. Nam Tso is one of the most popular lakes that attract lots of travelers every year. It is located 3.5 hours north of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Yamdrok Lake lies at 4450m / 14,600 feet above sea level. The lake is in southern Tibet between the cities of Lhasa and Gyantse. Yamdrok is a large lake that is shaped somewhat like a scorpion. Most people visit Yamdrok during their Everest Base Camp Tour or on their journey from Lhasa to Kathmandu, but it is possible to stay the night in the town of Nangartse, the closest town to the lake.
have a Qinghai Lake tour first before your other tibet tours
Qinghai Lake, 180km away from Xining, Qinghai Province, is the largest inland salty lake in China. If you are on the tibet railway, you may have the chance to have a glimpse of the lake on the train to tibet. The lake is so large with an area of nearly 5000 square kilometers. There are five islands in the lake and the most famous one is the bird lake in the northwest. It is the most intensive birds breeding ground in Asia and there are thousands of all kinds of birds flying there from April to the early July to live till winter, among them including barhead goose, swans, fish gulls and many other migratory birds. And during that time, the island shall become a world of birds and eggs. The water level in the lake shall be lower during May and June which are also the breeding months of birds, and sometimes, you can even drive a car to the bird island. The entrance price for Qinghai lake is only five Yuan and it’s 38 Yuan for the bird island. If you are planning your china tibet tours, before you lhasa tour or Everest Base Camp Tour, or any other tibet tours, you may have a Qinghai Lake tour first.
a brief introduction of Shigatse of Tibet
If you have ever had any tours to tibet, you are very likely to know the place, Shigatse, for it is usually the must-pass region for Everest Base Camp Tour as well as your tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu. Shigatse, also Xigatse, means "fertile land" and stands at the junction of the Yarlong Tsangpo and Nyangchu River. With an area of 170,000 square meters and a history of 600 years, it used to be the capital of Tsang and now is the capital of Shigatse prefecture. The city is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, who is one of the two prestigious spiritual leaders in Tibet and the abbot of the Tashilhunpo Monastery. About 300 km from Lhasa, it is an important stop between Lhasa and west Tibet where pilgrims and tourists often wander. Being the second largest city after Lhasa, Shigatse has a population of over 80,000, and 97% of them are Tibetan. Most tourist facilities stand along Jiefang Dong Lu, Beijing Bei Lu, Zhufeng Lu and Shandong Lu. West of the market and below the Dzong is the old Tibetan quarter where many people like to visit. There are wonderful monasteries in Shigatse which are comparable with those in Lhasa, like Tashilhunpo, Sakya and Shalu. The highlight of Shigatse is surprisingly high snow capped peaks. As for the climate, it is usually mild and wet in summer and cold, dry and windy in winter. Now do you know Shigatse? I hope this article may help you know it better. If you know where is tibet, you should also know where is Shigatse. And I wish you a good time in Shigatse during your Tibet tours.
2012年4月25日星期三
Art of Tibetan Furniture
Travel in Tibet, you may have a chance to live in a Tibet style hotel. Then you will found there are many beautiful furniture in your room. Almost all Tibet tours could have this chance.
Tibetan-style furniture, usually featuring metal decorations, falls into three major categories: chests, cabinets, and tables.
Tibetans are accustomed to sitting on the ground, so benches or chairs are rarely seen in their homes.
Tibetan chests, dating back to the 17th or 18th century, were used to take food and clothes when people travel to make pilgrimage. But they have been gradually replaced by Tibetan cabinets for the later is more utilitarian in use. The key feature of Tibetan chests is its painting arts. Colored paintings are either directly drawn on the surface, or on a piece of flax covering the chest surface. In some cases, putty is used to cover the flax so that the oil paints on it are not easily detached.
If you travel to Tibet, you will love this colorful furniture during your tibet tour, after a Qinghai Tibet Railway journey you can enjoy a real Tibet world.
Tibetan-style furniture, usually featuring metal decorations, falls into three major categories: chests, cabinets, and tables.
Tibetans are accustomed to sitting on the ground, so benches or chairs are rarely seen in their homes.
Tibetan chests, dating back to the 17th or 18th century, were used to take food and clothes when people travel to make pilgrimage. But they have been gradually replaced by Tibetan cabinets for the later is more utilitarian in use. The key feature of Tibetan chests is its painting arts. Colored paintings are either directly drawn on the surface, or on a piece of flax covering the chest surface. In some cases, putty is used to cover the flax so that the oil paints on it are not easily detached.
If you travel to Tibet, you will love this colorful furniture during your tibet tour, after a Qinghai Tibet Railway journey you can enjoy a real Tibet world.
tea manners in Tibet
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. You are recommended to know certain table manners when being a guest in a Tibetan family if you can arrange yourself a family visit during your Tibet tours. In this article I’d like to tell you something about the tea manners in Tibet. Generally, the Tibetans drink the butter tea and if you are a guest in a Tibetan family, the hostess will take out her treasured and luminous looking china bowl and put it before you; then, she shall hold tea pot up and shake slightly for several times (bottom of the teapot is below a table). After the butter tea is poured into the tea bowl, it would be carried with both hands presenting to you, at the same time the hostess would bow to you. You are not supposed to drink it at once when you have just got it from the hostess. You should blow the floating oil slowly, and take several sips till half of it left in the bowl. Put the bowl onto the table. The hostess is going to fill it up and you can’t take it immediately but are supposed to sip it slowly and keep taking with her. After drinking each time, bowl is to be filled up soon so as to keep it full. Generally, you need to drink three bowls. When drinking, do not make any noise. Not even drink it up, otherwise, it will be regarded as ill breeding. You are supposed to leave a little tea in the bowl which represents that there shall always be enough tea and wealth. Now, do you want to have some tea in a Tibetan family? You may not be sure as how to travel to tibet, listen to me, you can have a Tibet travel by air or by taking the train to tibet, in any way, it is feasible and convenient. By the way, you should apply for the tibet travel permit first before your tours to tibet.
These lakes just like the pearls in Tibet
Travel in Tibet, there is many Tibet tours you can choose, the lake tours you have to join, Namtso Lake, Yamzho Lake，Mapam Yumco Lake and so on all worth to visit.
Being the second largest saltwater lake in China only after Qinghai Lake, Namtso Lake is the biggest lake throughout Tibet. Meanwhile, it is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The water here is a storybook crystal-clear blue. Clear skies join the surface of the lake in the distance, creating an integrated, scenic vista. Soul of every visitor who has ever been here seems to be cleansed by the pure lake water.
Lake Yamzho Yumco (Yangzhuoyongcuo Lake), is about 100 kilometers away from Lhasa. It means the fair lake on grassland in Tibetan language and she is considered to be the holy lake by local people.
One of the three sacred lakes in Tibet, Lake Mapam Yumco is a place respected by the Tibetan people. Lake Mapam Yumco is 4,587 meters above sea level. The lake covers an area of 412 square kilometers and is 77 meters deep. On the slope of the mountain by the lake stands the Jiniao Monastery, a best place to overlook the lake.
These lakes just like the pearls in Tibet, beautiful and holy, if you want have a look just train to Tibet, join any China Tibet tours or Lhasa tours you will find a new world in Tibet.
Being the second largest saltwater lake in China only after Qinghai Lake, Namtso Lake is the biggest lake throughout Tibet. Meanwhile, it is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The water here is a storybook crystal-clear blue. Clear skies join the surface of the lake in the distance, creating an integrated, scenic vista. Soul of every visitor who has ever been here seems to be cleansed by the pure lake water.
Lake Yamzho Yumco (Yangzhuoyongcuo Lake), is about 100 kilometers away from Lhasa. It means the fair lake on grassland in Tibetan language and she is considered to be the holy lake by local people.
One of the three sacred lakes in Tibet, Lake Mapam Yumco is a place respected by the Tibetan people. Lake Mapam Yumco is 4,587 meters above sea level. The lake covers an area of 412 square kilometers and is 77 meters deep. On the slope of the mountain by the lake stands the Jiniao Monastery, a best place to overlook the lake.
These lakes just like the pearls in Tibet, beautiful and holy, if you want have a look just train to Tibet, join any China Tibet tours or Lhasa tours you will find a new world in Tibet.
Gyantse Horse Race Festival
Summer is the best time travel to Tibet, expect warm weather, Shoton festival, there is another festival worth to visit in Tibet travel. That is Gyantse Horse Race Festival.
In rugged beautiful high-altitude country about 245 kilometers southwest of Lhasa is the ancient town of Gynatse where there are annual athletic contests on the fourth lunar month of the Tibetan calender. These contests involve horse racing and archery contests, as well as wrestling, Tibetan Opera, music and dancing, track and field, and ball games. Along with this, there is a swap meet and an open market to buy authentic Tibetan crafts goods and a picnic where you can try the Tibetan food. The town of Gyantse is situated in a valley between high mountains, and compared to the rest of Tibet, more of the traditional way of life continues on there.
So, every year in July and August, there a many people travel in Tibet, and that’s why the Tibet train ticket is so popular sometime you hardly could get one. Most travelers choose by train to tibet though Qinghai Tibet Railway.
In rugged beautiful high-altitude country about 245 kilometers southwest of Lhasa is the ancient town of Gynatse where there are annual athletic contests on the fourth lunar month of the Tibetan calender. These contests involve horse racing and archery contests, as well as wrestling, Tibetan Opera, music and dancing, track and field, and ball games. Along with this, there is a swap meet and an open market to buy authentic Tibetan crafts goods and a picnic where you can try the Tibetan food. The town of Gyantse is situated in a valley between high mountains, and compared to the rest of Tibet, more of the traditional way of life continues on there.
So, every year in July and August, there a many people travel in Tibet, and that’s why the Tibet train ticket is so popular sometime you hardly could get one. Most travelers choose by train to tibet though Qinghai Tibet Railway.
Where to Go to Tibet
Now it is good time to Travel to tibet, why not take a tibet train tour to enjoy the spring time under the warm sunshine. At the same time taking Qinghai Tibet Railway is also a wonderful thing. The out view is beautiful so that the long journey is not boring. Beijing Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing ,Xi’an, Xining also have train to tibet. Travel in tibet, there many places you can go:
- Lhasa
A city with a history of 1,300 years and usually the first stop of all travelers. It is the most sacred city in the heart of Tibetans as it is home to important Tibetan Buddhist sites like the Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery.
Barkor Street is an ideal place for buying Tibetan souvenirs, while those looking for cultural entertainment can find it at Langma Hall, a bar-like venue where local residents sing and dance.
- Shigatse
The second biggest city in Tibet and location of the Tashilungpo Monastery, residence of the Panchen Lamas.
Sakya Monastery houses the largest volume of Tibetan Buddhist sutras in the world.
Yangzhog Yumco Lake is regarded as a holy lake in the heart of local Tibetans.
Tingri County in Shigatse is the gateway for travelers to Mt. Qomolangma.
- Nyingchi
Nyingchi ("throne of the sun" in Tibetan language) Prefecture is considered by many the most beautiful place in Tibet. Its elevation is the lowest in Tibet, making it a green treasure of the region. It is more humid and rich in shrubs, birch woods and pinewoods that cover the mountain slopes.
- Lhasa
A city with a history of 1,300 years and usually the first stop of all travelers. It is the most sacred city in the heart of Tibetans as it is home to important Tibetan Buddhist sites like the Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery.
Barkor Street is an ideal place for buying Tibetan souvenirs, while those looking for cultural entertainment can find it at Langma Hall, a bar-like venue where local residents sing and dance.
- Shigatse
The second biggest city in Tibet and location of the Tashilungpo Monastery, residence of the Panchen Lamas.
Sakya Monastery houses the largest volume of Tibetan Buddhist sutras in the world.
Yangzhog Yumco Lake is regarded as a holy lake in the heart of local Tibetans.
Tingri County in Shigatse is the gateway for travelers to Mt. Qomolangma.
- Nyingchi
Nyingchi ("throne of the sun" in Tibetan language) Prefecture is considered by many the most beautiful place in Tibet. Its elevation is the lowest in Tibet, making it a green treasure of the region. It is more humid and rich in shrubs, birch woods and pinewoods that cover the mountain slopes.
Lhasa is the only way which must be passed
Travel to tibet, Lhasa is the only way which must be passed. It is rightly one of the most featured and dreamt-about cities in the world. This is not only because of its high altitude at 3,650 meters (11,975 feet) which means remoteness and limited accessibility, but also because of its over 1,000 years' cultural and spiritual history which leaves an impressive heritage that has helped to create the romantic and mysterious Tibetan religion. And it is the terminal station of Qinghai Tibet Railway.
As the beautiful capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), Lhasa is situated in the South Central part of the region, on the North bank of the Kyichu River (Lhasa River) in a mountain-fringed valley. This ancient sprawling city, settled 1,300 years ago, covers 30,000 square kilometers (11,583 square miles), with a population of 400,000, of which 87 percent are Tibetans. The urban population is 180,000.
Generally the period from March to October is the best time to have Tibet travel. Since Lhasa is located at such a high altitude it is wise to be prepared before starting your journey. Generally speaking, due to the large temperature differences during any given day in Tibet, warm clothes should be taken to keep away the cold. However, because it also receives a great deal of sunshine, sunglasses, suntan oil, and a sun hat are indispensable items if you're traveling anywhere in Tibet. Lhasa tours and Everest Base Camp Tour are most popular in tibet tours.
As the beautiful capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), Lhasa is situated in the South Central part of the region, on the North bank of the Kyichu River (Lhasa River) in a mountain-fringed valley. This ancient sprawling city, settled 1,300 years ago, covers 30,000 square kilometers (11,583 square miles), with a population of 400,000, of which 87 percent are Tibetans. The urban population is 180,000.
Generally the period from March to October is the best time to have Tibet travel. Since Lhasa is located at such a high altitude it is wise to be prepared before starting your journey. Generally speaking, due to the large temperature differences during any given day in Tibet, warm clothes should be taken to keep away the cold. However, because it also receives a great deal of sunshine, sunglasses, suntan oil, and a sun hat are indispensable items if you're traveling anywhere in Tibet. Lhasa tours and Everest Base Camp Tour are most popular in tibet tours.
the great woman, Princess Wencheng
Many years ago, there was such a woman who, in order to maintain the peace of her own country and to be together with her lover, went to Tibet to spend her life when she was only 15, and this woman is the ancient Chinese Princess, Princess Wencheng. At that time, it was pretty difficult for a Tibet travel. You cannot imagine how hard the journey was without highways, flights or the Tibet railway. After arriving in Tibet, Wencheng was warmly welcomed by the Tibetan people and was loved by the great Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo. Wencheng was a smart, knowledgeable and hardworking woman who knows advanced knowledge about breeding crops. And she taught the Tibetan people how to knit, breed crops and many other things. The Tibetans love the princess all the time and they thank her for bringing so much to Tibet to make their life be better. The famous Potala Palace was originally built for Princess Wencheng to welcome her. Along your tours to Tibet, you may hear many stories about the princess and the Tibetan king, as well as those between the Tibetan people and her. Now, there are highways, flights and Rail to Tibet and you can go to travel in Tibet with only a Tibet travel permit. Things are much easier now. What I can say about Wencheng is that she did do well and was surely a great woman.
Tibet Permit Issues
Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) Permits are necessary for entry to Lhasa or any other part of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, and are obtained through tour operators as part of arrangements for travel; A T.T.B. permit does not obviate the need for an Aliens' Travel Permit for any closed areas that may be visited. But you can get them easily from our Lhasa office.Important Issues about Tibet travel Permit
1. All kinds of people can get Tibet permit through a travel agency except diplomats, journalists, and government officials who should travel to Tibet under the arrangement by the Foreign Affairs Office of Tibet Government.
2. After having a permit, a travel agency could buy you the air tickets, and you can pass the check-in at the airport and the check point reroute with the permit.
3. You are not allowed to bring with the TTB permit and travel to anywhere outside of Lhasa city you want because except Lhasa you need another permit named as "Aliens' Permit". And all places should be companied by Tibet travel guide.
4. Generally it needs three days to get the Tibet visa if you could supply the full necessary documents.
Aliens' Travel Permits (PSB's)
Permits to visit places that are not declared open are known as Aliens' Travel Permits, or PSB's. They are issued by the police (Public Security Bureau, "PSB"). A single permit is normally issued to all the people who are traveling together, the permit naming just one of them and stating how many others are accompanying him; the passports, or at least photocopies of passports and visas, of all persons traveling must be presented in order to obtain a permit.
If you want to do an overland tour from Yunnan, Sichuan, Qinghai or Xinjiang province to Tibet, you must got the PSB permit before your tour starts.
1. All kinds of people can get Tibet permit through a travel agency except diplomats, journalists, and government officials who should travel to Tibet under the arrangement by the Foreign Affairs Office of Tibet Government.
2. After having a permit, a travel agency could buy you the air tickets, and you can pass the check-in at the airport and the check point reroute with the permit.
3. You are not allowed to bring with the TTB permit and travel to anywhere outside of Lhasa city you want because except Lhasa you need another permit named as "Aliens' Permit". And all places should be companied by Tibet travel guide.
4. Generally it needs three days to get the Tibet visa if you could supply the full necessary documents.
Aliens' Travel Permits (PSB's)
Permits to visit places that are not declared open are known as Aliens' Travel Permits, or PSB's. They are issued by the police (Public Security Bureau, "PSB"). A single permit is normally issued to all the people who are traveling together, the permit naming just one of them and stating how many others are accompanying him; the passports, or at least photocopies of passports and visas, of all persons traveling must be presented in order to obtain a permit.
If you want to do an overland tour from Yunnan, Sichuan, Qinghai or Xinjiang province to Tibet, you must got the PSB permit before your tour starts.
2012年4月24日星期二
Lhasa Railway Station Overview
Lhasa Railway Station was put into use on July 1st, 2006. It is the largest railway station on the Qinghai Tibet Railway, with 7 platforms which are all equipped with shelter from the weather. It is the traffic hub in Tibet area and you can by train from Lhasa to Kathmandu in future.There are 10 station tracks: 8 arrival and departure tracks and 2 freight tracks. The main station building measures 340 meters (1115 feet) in length and 60 meters (197 feet) in width, covering an area of 23,600 square meters (254,000 square feet). The main part of the station has 5 floors, with 4 waiting rooms, including ordinary waiting rooms, soft seat waiting rooms, VIP waiting rooms and Tibetan style VIP waiting rooms. One of the soft seat waiting rooms is equipped with an escalator and an infirmary. The square in front of the station is 60,000 square meters (650,000 square feet) in area. Reportedly, to avoid or relieve passengers’ feeling of lack of oxygen and weariness, Lhasa Railway Station tries its best to shorten the distance passengers have to cover when they get in and out of the station, and is equipped with elevators. Lhasa Railway Station uses as much solar energy as possible, which is plentiful in Lhasa and free from contamination, to protect the environment.
Now, with the development of the Tibet travel and construction of the Qinghai Tibet Railway, the Lhasa Railway Station will be more blooming.
Now, with the development of the Tibet travel and construction of the Qinghai Tibet Railway, the Lhasa Railway Station will be more blooming.
the features of Tibetan costumes
During your Tibet tours, you’ll certainly meet lots of Tibetans wearing their traditional costumes. Usually, the Tibetan costumes are very colorful. The Tibetan robe is Tibetans' main traditional clothes. It is loose-fitting, with long sleeves and a wider-than-usual waist, and its front is opened from the right side. The Tibetan robe is made from leather among herdsmen, and woolen fabrics among farmers. The basic characteristics of Tibetan robes are: wide fronts with wide waists and buttoned on the right side; wide, long sleeves (more than 30 centimeters longer than the arm, and the lower hem stretches out about 10 centimeters over the instep, mostly edged with red or black strips or leopard skin as a form of decoration); the collar, edge of the front, cuff and the lower hem of the gown are mostly edged with fine and soft fur, pulu or colorful cloth. As for the wearing of the Tibetan costumes, the Tibetans usually wear shirts inside and wear the Tibetan robes outside. Sometimes, they may bare their right arm or both arms for the convenience of working or just because of the temperature. The Tibetan costumes are quite different from ours and I’m really curious about how we shall look like if we dress in Tibetan costumes. Well, I’m sure if you travel in Tibet, during your Lhasa tour, you will be able to dress in Tibetan costumes. It must be fun. Now, don’t hesitate, get a Tibet travel permit, China visa and a Tibet train ticket and get on the train to Tibet.
How to Behave in Tibet
For those people who go to Tibet travel first time, maybe they should be know how to behave in Tibet. Every ethnic minority has their special cultures and living-habits. Tibetans is an old and passionate ethnic minority. During the long history, Tibetans have formed their own customs and taboos. With unique culture and religion, Tibetans have different ways of behavior in many aspects. It will be good for you to know what should to be done or not to be done in advance your travel to Tibet. The following advices might help you have a nice travel in Tibet:
Customs and Taboos Related to Daily Life:
(A) Tibetan people do not eat horse, dog and donkey meat and also do not eat fish in some areas, so please respect their diet habits.
(B) Eagles are the sacred birds in Tibetan culture. You should not drive them away or injure them. Do not relieve yourself near any cattle pens, horse stables, or sheepfolds. On the outskirts, and do not drive or disturb the sheep or cows with red, green or yellow cloth strips on because these animals are the Tibetan sacrifice to worship gods.
(C) It is impolite to spit in front of or behind others or clapping hands behind others.
(D) Do not throw any bones into fire. Do not touch other's head by hand. Do not use paper with Tibetan characters as tissue to wipe off mess with the paper.
(E) Remember not to step on the threshold when entering the tent or house.
(F) When meeting a lama, it is not appropriate to hug him or shake hands with him. The proper way is to hold the two hands upright,
palms together in front of the chest, and lower the head. Don't talk with them on sensitive topics, such as marriage and the eating of meat.With the fast developing tibet tour, the above rules are not obeyed as strictly as before. But it will be good for you to follow the Tibet travel advice above.
Customs and Taboos Related to Daily Life:
(A) Tibetan people do not eat horse, dog and donkey meat and also do not eat fish in some areas, so please respect their diet habits.
(B) Eagles are the sacred birds in Tibetan culture. You should not drive them away or injure them. Do not relieve yourself near any cattle pens, horse stables, or sheepfolds. On the outskirts, and do not drive or disturb the sheep or cows with red, green or yellow cloth strips on because these animals are the Tibetan sacrifice to worship gods.
(C) It is impolite to spit in front of or behind others or clapping hands behind others.
(D) Do not throw any bones into fire. Do not touch other's head by hand. Do not use paper with Tibetan characters as tissue to wipe off mess with the paper.
(E) Remember not to step on the threshold when entering the tent or house.
(F) When meeting a lama, it is not appropriate to hug him or shake hands with him. The proper way is to hold the two hands upright,
palms together in front of the chest, and lower the head. Don't talk with them on sensitive topics, such as marriage and the eating of meat.With the fast developing tibet tour, the above rules are not obeyed as strictly as before. But it will be good for you to follow the Tibet travel advice above.
Clothing in Tibet
Except weather and customs, what should we wear during our tibet travel it is also important. The following are what we suggest you to bring for your Tibet tour, The temperature during daytime is around 10-25°C in Lhasa, but the night temperature may reach 0°C and when visit the lake or mountain, down-jacket is needed. Try to dress in black or other heavy color clothes since the road out of Lhasa may be very dusty and dirty. The following are some we are suggested to bring for your travel to tibet:
*Jacket: a fiber-pile jacket is ideal for evening.
*Sweater: Wool or wool mix with a high neck for extra warmth.
*Headwear: wool or fible-pile ski-stly cap or balaclava for warmth.A lightweight brimmed hat is good for sun *protection .Inexpensive broad brimmed straw and elt hats are sold in Tibet's city markets.
*Scarf: wool or silk is best .
*Mittens or gloves: wool, pile, or polypylene are best.
*Bandanna or handkerchief: Bring several.
*Cotton underwear: four or five pairs.
*Socks: at least three pairs.
*Shirts: A long-sleeve shirt made of wool, flannel, or chamois, or a track-suit top. A long-sleeve stay-pree cotton shirt for warmer temperatures. Bring two or three T-shirts as well.
*Pants: For men, one pair of loose-fitting wool pants, wool knickers, or fiber-pile pants, and one pair of light-weight cotton pants. *Women should wear a midcalf dress or skirt, though pants and knee-lenth knickers with socks are also acceptable. Shorts are not appropriate at any time in Tibet for men or women.
*Jornal, reading book, writing materials: For quiet moments.
*Camera: You will regret not bring one.
*Binoculars: Good for observing birds, wildlife, and distant scenery.
*Money pouch or belt: Safer than a wallet for keeping your passport, meney, and valauable papers.
*Pictures from home: Personal photographs of your children, pet, city, house, and so on are a great way to communicate with ocal people.
*Snack foods: Nuts, chocolate bars, granola bars, dried fruit, hard candies， beef jerky, and flavored drink mixs are much-appreciaed trail treats.
Don’t worry about the clothing on the train, the trains to tibet are all have air-conditioners, but after you getting off, you may pay attention on the local weather before you start your tours to tibet.
*Jacket: a fiber-pile jacket is ideal for evening.
*Sweater: Wool or wool mix with a high neck for extra warmth.
*Headwear: wool or fible-pile ski-stly cap or balaclava for warmth.A lightweight brimmed hat is good for sun *protection .Inexpensive broad brimmed straw and elt hats are sold in Tibet's city markets.
*Scarf: wool or silk is best .
*Mittens or gloves: wool, pile, or polypylene are best.
*Bandanna or handkerchief: Bring several.
*Cotton underwear: four or five pairs.
*Socks: at least three pairs.
*Shirts: A long-sleeve shirt made of wool, flannel, or chamois, or a track-suit top. A long-sleeve stay-pree cotton shirt for warmer temperatures. Bring two or three T-shirts as well.
*Pants: For men, one pair of loose-fitting wool pants, wool knickers, or fiber-pile pants, and one pair of light-weight cotton pants. *Women should wear a midcalf dress or skirt, though pants and knee-lenth knickers with socks are also acceptable. Shorts are not appropriate at any time in Tibet for men or women.
*Jornal, reading book, writing materials: For quiet moments.
*Camera: You will regret not bring one.
*Binoculars: Good for observing birds, wildlife, and distant scenery.
*Money pouch or belt: Safer than a wallet for keeping your passport, meney, and valauable papers.
*Pictures from home: Personal photographs of your children, pet, city, house, and so on are a great way to communicate with ocal people.
*Snack foods: Nuts, chocolate bars, granola bars, dried fruit, hard candies， beef jerky, and flavored drink mixs are much-appreciaed trail treats.
Don’t worry about the clothing on the train, the trains to tibet are all have air-conditioners, but after you getting off, you may pay attention on the local weather before you start your tours to tibet.
Tibet - a place worth of admiration
In the film 2012, it was Tibet which as last saved the human beings. But why Tibet? If you know Tibet well you may know the answer. First of all, where is tibet? We all know that Tibet is on the highest plateau in the world, which means Tibet is the highest region in the world. And if there is a big flood, of course, Tibet becomes the most secured place. However, things may be more complicated than this. Does the film 2012 only want to tell people that Tibet is the highest region in the world? I don’t think so. Why is the earth becoming more and more dangerous? Because we human beings make it to. We are destroying our planet every day by pouring dirty water into rivers, destroying the forests, killing animals, emitting all kinds of harmful gases into air and doing many other things. We’ve almost forgotten the real look of our mother, earth. Its beauty is being totally destroyed by us. However, if you have had any tours to tibet, you may find that it is such a beautiful place. The snow mountains, the green grasslands, the clean rivers, every thing here is just so pure and natural. Being in Tibet, you feel your heart is in peace. You will admire what you see and you’ll just wish to be one of the nature and stay there forever. Every thing there is just so harmonious. You don’t want to destroy not even a leaf here. The Tibetan people love their home and love this holy land they live. They live a most original life here and they never do anything to harm the land. And this is Tibet. Saying is always just saying. If you want to know Tibet, you have to experience it by yourself. Now, plan your tibet tours. And you can begin with the tibet travel permit and get a tibet train ticket.
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