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The grand Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La, with its golden roofs and tiered white and red buildings, sits on a hillside. Below it are smaller structures and a line of bare trees bordering Lamuyangcuo Lake. The entire scene, including the monastery and buildings, is sharply reflected in the calm lake water under a clear blue sky.

Visiting the 'Little Potala Palace': A Guide to Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La

Shangri-La, formerly known as Zhongdian, often struggles to live up to the mystical expectations set by James Hilton's Lost Horizon. [...]

Mount Everest's snow-covered peak illuminated by golden and orange light during sunrise, with pink clouds around the summit and dark blue sky.

7-Day Classic Tibet Itinerary: Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Route

Standing at the foot of Mount Everest is the ultimate bucket-list experience, but the journey there is just as significant [...]

A long green and yellow Qinghai-Tibet railway train travels on an elevated track through a vast green grassland. Several dark yaks graze in the foreground, with majestic snow-capped mountains rising in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

How to Get to Tibet: Flights, Qinghai–Tibet Train & Overland Routes

Traveling to the "Roof of the World" is unlike visiting any other region in Asia. It requires precise logistical planning, [...]