Last updated Aug 23, 2021 | Asia
With the news that Tibet Autonomous Region has now reopened to visitors already in China, I have put together this guide on some of the top places to visit in Tibet; also known as “the roof of the world”. For those outside of China wishing to see the beautiful scenery...
Last updated Oct 12, 2021 | Asia
Hagia Sophia, TurkeyThe Great Mosque of Samarra, IraqPetra, JordanWadi Rum, JordanRegistan Square, UzbekistanKalon Minaret, UzbekistanBurana Tower, KyrgyzstanPamir Highway, TajikistanKonye Urgench, TurkmenistanDarvaza Gas Crater, TurkmenistanBig Almaty Lake,...
Last updated Sep 15, 2021 | Asia
Introduction to my Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour In January 2020 I realized an almost lifelong dream to see Mount Everest. I had booked onto a Tibet Everest base camp tour for Spring Festival (Chinese New Year). Unlike on the Nepal side, it’s possible to drive to...
Last updated Jul 19, 2021 | Asia
What is the maximum altitude of the Xining to Lhasa train? The train reaches a height of 16,640 feet (5,069 metres). How long does the Xining to Lhasa train take? The journey takes between 20 and 22 hours. How much does the Xining to Lhasa train cost? Fares range from...
Last updated Jul 19, 2021 | Asia
Pictures of Tibet takes you on a journey through this enchanted land through a series of images taken on a recent trip to the “Roof of the World”. Bright blue skies and thin air, towering mountain peaks, turquoise lakes, yaks, monasteries and monks. These...
