Lhasa & nearby sacred sites
The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor. Beyond visiting monasteries, take time to walk through a city where prayer and daily life intertwine. First-time visitors should allow extra time for their stay.
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Popular destinations and how to choose your journey
From Lhasa, Everest and Ngari to Amdo and Kham. Choose the region that suits you by considering not only the scenery you want to see, but also your cultural interests, travel times, altitude and accommodation conditions.
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Everest & the Himalayas
Cross high plateau passes from Shigatse to the Rongbuk area. Mountain views depend on the weather, so we allow flexibility in the itinerary.
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Ngari & sacred Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar and the ruins of the Guge Kingdom. We distinguish scenic journeys from walking pilgrimages and tailor them to accommodation conditions and your fitness.
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Tibetan cultural regions of Gansu
Labrang Monastery, Langmusi, and the villages and mountains of Zhagana. Explore Amdo’s monastery culture and life on the grasslands. Ask us about extending your journey toward Dunhuang.
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Tibetan cultural regions of Qinghai
From Xining to Qinghai Lake, Rebkong, monasteries and the plateau. Travel distances vary considerably between itineraries focused on culture and those exploring nature.
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Tibetan cultural regions of Sichuan
Mountain villages in Kham and Amdo, Derge’s printing house, valleys and grasslands. Discover each area’s distinctive character while checking road conditions and which places are open to visitors.
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Tibetan cultural regions of Yunnan
Shangri-La, Songzanlin Monastery and Meili Snow Mountain. We propose journeys that gain altitude from Lijiang or continue into Tibet along the Yunnan–Tibet route.
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For journeys centred on Lhasa, we include time to rest after arrival. Add days for long-distance travel if continuing toward Everest; journeys to Ngari or across several provinces require even more time. Trip length also depends on whether it includes international travel from Japan or elsewhere, or begins at a local meeting point.
参考：Lhasa culture — 6 days ／ Qinghai Amdo — 8 days ／ Kailash & Western Tibet — 15 days
Seasons & travel themes
Plateau flowers, summer grasslands, autumn mountains and winter monastery visits each have their appeal, but flowering, snowfall and festival dates vary from year to year. We adjust the itinerary around morning and evening light for photography, opening hours for monastery visits, and trail conditions and weather for walking.
Hotels, meals and transport
In cities, you can generally request four-star-class accommodation. In Ngari and mountain areas, equivalent properties are unavailable, so we use local accommodation whose facilities we have checked. Please tell us in advance about requirements such as heating, hot water and private toilets.
Meals combine Tibetan and Chinese cuisine, with spice levels and food allergies accommodated where possible. Options are limited in mountain areas. When planning travel, we consider mountain passes, roads and rest stops as well as distance.
Itineraries and enquiries
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Each itinerary includes highlights, a day-by-day schedule, hotels and meals, and indicative prices. A place being listed does not mean it is always open to visitors. We check visitor access and transport for your preferred dates.