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Reasons To
Visit Tibet

  • Monasteries

    Scattered across the country the Tibetan monasteries which survived the Chinese invasion are colourful and often breathtaking, in remote locations and dating back many hundreds of years.

    Monasteries

  • Remote wilderness

    On top of a mountain, thousands of metres above sea level, one can look out over arching peaks and open plains and not see another being for miles, save for the occasional yak herder.

    Remote wilderness

  • The Lhasa Express

    One of the world's truly great rail journeys, this tremendous feat of engineering enables the visitor to travel from Beijing to Lhasa on a stunning two night journey across the Tibetan Plateau.

    The Lhasa Express

  • Tibetan Buddhism

    Fluttering prayer flags atop mountains, smoky incense and the rich clang of prayer bowls are synonymous with Tibetan Buddhism. The religion has a rich yet troubled history with the current Dalai Lama living in exile.

    Tibetan Buddhism

  • Views & scenery

    Breathtaking scenery awaits those who venture beyond the capital, including the Himalayan mountain range and base camp at Everest. Add to this ice blue lakes, yak-herding nomads and glaciers for a truly spectacular scenic journey.

    Views & scenery

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Visit Lhasa, Tibet

Dominating the skyline with immense walls of white and ochre, the famous Potala Palace greets you as you reach Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. In its maze of corridors, chapels and galleries, you will discover the former living quarters of the Dalai Lama and many sacred tombs.

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This is undoubtedly Tibet’s most characterful hotel, located in a traditional building with Tibetan décor throughout. The rooms are not large but are decorated in true Tibetan...

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{B2A27A9C-1996-4FA5-8E29-6ED72997053C}St Regis Lhasa Resort

Until recently, accommodation in Lhasa consisted of characterful but simple guesthouses or ugly, functional group tour hotels, but with the opening of the St Regis, right in the centre of...

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