Summer Getaway (Tibet Travel & Around ) Deals From Chengdu
The Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) of China is a high, dry, windswept plateau. Thrust up like a giant dinner plate by the major tectonic forces of the Indian Subcontinent crashing into the Eurasian Plate, this plateau along with the Himalayan Mountains is the product of two plates colliding and growing ever skyward. It stands over three miles above sea level surrounded by the highest mountains in the world to the south, and to the north stretch the great Eurasian plains and on into the Taklimakan Desert.
This unique landscape has allowed a distinct culture to develop in far western China. The world over, Tibetan Buddhism is a considered a mystical and mysterious sect of Buddhism and is synonymous with this place. In Tibet the roots of this particular brand of Buddhism actually lie in a more ancient religion called Bon. In fact, many still consider Bon their major religion, and is seen practiced through Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan. The heart of this world beats in Lhasa, the capitol of the TAR. Here, you will find many holy sites pilgrims from all over the world travel to for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Group Tibet Tour are a team of professional travelers, peaceful meditators, and high-altitude lovers…!
They offer adventurous, spiritual and affordable tour packages in Tibet.
This month 500 RMB discount is provided to join any of their tours with 3 simple steps as below.
1. Follow the Wechat Official Account as below:
2. Post this article on your wechat moments with the phrase “Let’s travel to Tibet!” before end of July and have 20 likes.
3. Add our wechat account ID: jessshenjie, send the screenshot of the post
4 Days – Tibet Holy City Tour:
Lhasa & Around
6 Days – Tibet Golden Tour:
Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse
7 Days – Tibet+ Nepal Overland Tour:
Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse / EBC / Gyirong
8 Days – Mt. Everest Tour:
Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse / Old Tingri / EBC
10 Days – Tibet Lhasa, Everest, Namtso Tour:
Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse / EBC / Namtso Lake
15 Days – Tibet Mount Kailash Tour:
Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse / Tingri / EBC /
Lake Monasarovar / Mt Kailash
Tibet Permit
Tibet Travel Permit is a must for foreigners traveling to Tibet. You need to send a copy of your passport and visa (no need for originals) to your Tibet travel agency who will then help you apply for the Tibet travel permit. It’s suggested to submit the permit application a month ahead of time. Once submitted, the agency will usually obtain your Tibet travel permit around 5-7 days before the trip. The original permit will be delivered to your last city in China. If you are taking a train, the permit will be sent by email and you will be able to ride on the train to Lhasa with the copies(except for Chongqing, Lanzhou, Xi’an).
Transport
Air tickets to Lhasa: You can reserve the tickets on your own, some of the airlines require Tibet permit to book the tickets. We can help to reserve the ticket for free.
Train tickets to Lhasa: You can reserve the tickets one month before on official train ticket website:http://www.12306.cn/mormhweb/. We help to reserve the train tickets with service fee of USD15/RMB100 per person from November to April, and USD46/RMB300 per person from May to October.
Packing
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Travel Documents
– Passport
– China Visa
– Tibet Travel Permit (original by flight, or copies by train)
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Clothing
– Sweater
– Jacket or windbreaker
– Short and long sleeve T-shirts
– Comfortable jeans or pants
– Pairs of cotton or wool socks
– Scarves
– Comfortable walking shoes or hiking shoes
– Down Jacket (in winter, or if you are traveling to
Kailash region and Everest Base camp)
– Water-proof jacket (summer rainy season)
– Hat and gloves
– Thermal underwear (winter)
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Sun Protection
– Sun cream (high SPF)
– Sun glass
– Lip balm
– Moisturelotion
– SunCap
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Bag
– Day Pack
– Back Pack (no bigger than 40L for regular tour)
Or Wheel Luggage
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Suggested Medicine
– Diamox, Hong Jingtian(红景天) ->for altitude sickness
– Aspirin or paracetamol -> for pain or fever
– Antihistamine -> for allergies
– Loperamides or Diphenoxylate -> for diarrhea
– Cold and Flu tablets, throat lozenges and nasal decongestant
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Money
– Cash in Chinese Yuan
– Main foreign currencies such as USD, Euro etc.
(can be exchanged in Lhasa)
– Debit/credit card (accepted in a few big shops
or hotels with extra processing fee)
– Wechat or Alipay
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Others
– Hand sanitizer
– Eye drops
– Toothbrush & paste, shampoo, bath towel
(not provided in remote area such as Everest Base Camp,
Namtso Lake, Ngari)
– Toilet paper (for public bathroom)
– Other toiletries you might need in regular basis
– International travel adapter
– Charge Pal/extra battery
High Altitude Sickness
Once landed in Lhasa, 75% of the tourists will experience mild altitude sickness, the symptoms includes headache, fatigue, nausea etc. Normally you will feel better after one or two days’ stay in Lhasa(3650m) or other place with lower altitude.
The best way to avoid altitude sickness is to ascend slowly. Acclimatizing for a few days in Lhasa is recommended before proceeding to a higher altitude. Otherwise, drink more water, avoid alcohol and avoid strenuous activities in the beginning.
Pills like Diamox can speed up part of the acclimatization process, and help to relieve the symptoms. The other choice is local medicine such as hongjingtian pills/liquid etc. These medicine is usually required to take days before, check with your doctor for more details, especially if you have allergies to certain items.
Temperature
Spring and Autumn – Lhasa and Around/Everest Base Camp
Daytime highest temperature:20 ℃/5℃
Nighttime lowest temperature: 5 ℃/-10℃
Summer – Lhasa and Around/Everest Base Camp
Daytime highest temperature: 25 ℃/10℃
Nighttime lowest temperature: 12 ℃/0℃
Winter – Lhasa and Around/Everest Base Camp
Daytime highest temperature: 10 ℃/-5℃
Nighttime lowest temperature: -10 ℃/-20℃
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