Perched 3,400 meters above sea level on the Tibetan Plateau, almost every visitor to Lhasa will feel the effects of the city's high altitude, some more extreme than others. The most common symptoms include discomfort, breathlessness, poor sleeping patterns ... Read More>>

During the peak tourist season, it may seem as though your only option while visiting Lhasa is to stay in an overly expensive hotel, burning a hole in your pocket in the process. Amidst recent concerns about how safe it is to travel around Lhasa, hotels ... Read More>>

Unlike the rest of China, travelling to Tibet is more complicated and requires extra planning and documents. Also, due to the sensitive nature of the area, policies regarding travel to Tibet are constantly subject to change. Borders may suddenly be shut to ... Read More>>