U-Tsang
The U-Tsang region of Tibet includes the cities of Lhasa, Shigatse and Gyantse. The gateway city into the U-Tsang region is Lhasa.
Losar
Losar means Tibetan New year. It is one of the most important festivals in the entire years, similar to the Christmas in West and Spring festival in Other parts of China. During the Losar, the Tibetan New year, we will make sure every one of back home to celebrate it. The celebration of the Tibetan new… Read more →
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Festivals
Drak Yerpa
Drak Yerpa is one of the holiest retreats cave in Ü region. Quite close to Lhasa, this is a must visit site for believers and those who are interested in Tibetan Buddhism and meditation. Many prominent figures of Tibetan Buddhist history and famous preachers have meditated here, from Songtsen Gampo to Guru Padmasambhava and Atisha. After the first cave was established, the Tibetan wife of Songtsen… Read more →
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Monasteries
Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash in Western Tibet is considered as the Holiest Mountain in many world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and ancient Tibetan shamanistic Bön religion. Hindus believe Lord Shiva lives at the mountain, Buddhists associate the mountain with Guru Rinpoche and Milarepa and often believed in its association with the birth of Lord Buddha.
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Sacred Mountains
Listen to local Tibetan experts at Greenleaf Cafe
Join us at Greenleaf Cafe. We can arrange an inspirational and enlightening talk or a presentation with invitation of renowned Tibetan local experts on the theme of your interest. Our offer themes can be ranged from Tibetan tradition and culture, religion, architecture and festivals, costume and Tibetan signs and symbols etc.
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Community Experiences
Chomolungma (Mt Everest)
Visiting the Mount Everest Basecamp in Tibet is one of the most important items in the bucket list for travelers visiting Tibet. The Mount Everest Basecamp is located 700 Kilometer on Sino-Nepalese Border on the Himalayas. It will take two days from Lhasa to reach the Basecamp, with one stop in Shigatse. There are two separate basecamps… Read more →