Tibet Articles
Lhasa to Xining via the Qinghai-Tibet Railway – China, AsiaRide the world's highest railway at altitudes of 5,072 meters with author, Olga Leskiw-Suzuki.
The Yin and Yang of China Travel – AsiaOlga Leskiw-Suzuki delves into the good, the bad and the ugly of travelling through China.
The Back Side of the Mountain – Lhasa, Tibet, China, AsiaDebby Merickel finds that Lhasa, the former capital of Tibet, takes all of your senses at least one step beyond comfort.
Yak Butter Tea – Tidrum, Tibet
While “hot” and “cold”
Determined to find a heater or have memories of Lhasa confined to hiding under the blankets trying to keep warm and worrying about hyperthermia, Phillip Donnelly sets off to buy one.
Wild Women Take on Tibet – Lhasa/Tibet/ChinaYelena Brachman’s spiritual journey to the holiest
The Brad Pitt EffectOne horse towns, feudal economies and mountain sic
Lhasa Travel FactsThe Basics
City Name: Lhasa
Where is it located?: Lhasa is in southern Tibet.
Why do people go there: The fabled city of Lhasa used to be the home of the Dali Lama. It’s the cultural center of Tibet.
How do travelers get there?: There are domestic flights from Tibet to get [...]
Straight into Another World – TibetChristopher Wood wondered if Ganden monastery was
Searching for Something #18: The Roof of the World- TibetThe ubiquitous police presence in Tibet has Tutti glad the cops can’t read English, but where they are suspicious, the Tibetans are welcoming.
