Lhasa Guide

Lhasa , the capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is the political, economic, cultural and transport center of the region. Lhasa covers an area of close to 30,000 square km. It has a downtown...

Q: When I apply for a Chinese visa, the application form asks me where I should go in China, should I write down Tibet? A: The itinerary part on the Chinese visa application form is for reference only. Even if you didn't mention Tibet in th...

Tibet Autonomous Region is briefly named Zang, with Lhasa as the provincial seat. Tibets economic pillars include tourism, Tibet medicine, special biology industry and green foodstuffs on plateau, processing of agriculture-animal husbandry...

Tibet , nestling in the Roof of the World, evokes a sense of mystery for many in the world. Making a trip to this remote region will help to lift the veil and provide insights into ancient and modern Tibet. Tibet, located in southwest China...

The Shoton Festival begins July 1 on the Tibetan calendar, and lasts a week. It is also known as the Yogurt (Banquet) Festival since locals customarily eat Tibetan yogurt during the gala. Sho means the yogurt and ton means banquet in the Ti...

The Harvest Festival is celebrated at the end of the seventh Tibetan month just before peasants begin to reap their crops. This is usually in September of the Gregorian calendar. The Harvest Festival is commonly known as the Onkor Festival,...

The Great Prayer Festival is held from January 4-11 on the Tibetan calendar, usually in February of the Gregorian calendar. It is known as Monlam in Tibetan, meaning prayer. It is the grandest religious festival in the year. The event was e...

The Gyangtse Horseracing Archery Festival It falls on April 15-18 of the Tibetan calendar, usually around May or June of the Gregorian calendar. There are different versions of the origin of the festival. During the festival, horse race, ar...

Lingka Festivalstarts April 15 on the Tibetan calendar and ends early in eighth month. Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, is very cold in winter and windy in spring, but in summer it is beautiful and charming: bright sunshine, little wind an...

Festivals are lively events that bring together Tibetans from all over the plateau. The more than 100 major and minor festivals that take place throughout the year include horse racing, dancing, singing, praying, and displays of religious a...