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Potala Palace

Potala Palace

The Potala Palace པོ་ཏ་ལ་ is the one building that most associate with Tibet. It rises over 300m  (985 feet) above the valley below and has over 1000 rooms. It stretches 400m (1312 feet) long from east to west and the pilgrimage kora around the Potala is 2 kilometers...
How to go from China to Tibet

How to go from China to Tibet

  How to go from China to Tibet: Going from Mainland China to Tibet can seem extremely difficult. In reality, it is quite easy! Read this post for clear information on how to travel from Mainland China to Tibet. Still have questions? If you still have questions...

Tibet and getting a Chinese visa

Tibet and getting a Chinese visa. UPDATED May 2025 Regarding Visas for Traveling to Tibet and the Rest of China, we have to consider three scenarios: a regular Chinese Tourist Visa for Tibet, a Chinese Group Visa for Tibet, and China’s Free policy for Tibet. In...
How to go from Nepal to Tibet 2025

How to go from Nepal to Tibet 2025

Updated for 2025: Going from Nepal to Tibet can seem difficult. In reality, it is easy! Read this post for clear info on how to travel from Nepal to Tibet. Still have questions? Email via info@thelandofsnows.com For a recommendation on a reputable and affordable...