Tibet is not a budget travel destination, but there are ways to reduce the costs. Read this post for info on the costs involved with traveling to Tibet.
Sertar and Larung Gar
Sertar and Larung Gar: Larung Gar is the largest Buddhist Institute on the planet and is located in the Kham region of the Tibetan Plateau. 2016 Larung Gar Travel Restriction In June 2016, local government officials announced that the Larung…
Tibet and getting a Chinese visa
Tibet and getting a Chinese visa.UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2015 Getting a Chinese tourist visa is a fairly simple process. For many nationalities, including North Americans, EU citizens, UK citizens. Australians and New Zealanders, you can apply for a Chinese tourist visa…
Why not Amdo and Kham?
Can’t afford a journey to Lhasa, Everest or other areas in the Tibet Autonomous Region? Then why not travel to the open areas of Amdo and Kham? Read more about why these areas are amazing!
Kangding
Kangding is the gateway to the Kham region of the Tibetan Plateau. It is a nice town that is close to many amazing areas, such as Minya Konka, a 7556 meter mountain.
Two years since the Yushu Earthquake
Two years since the Yushu Earthquake, It has now been 2 years since a devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the Qinghai part of Kham in April 2010. My family and I (wife and 2 children)…