Tibet Travel Reviews

Panchenjap ( Wanqingjiebu ) It was a very good trip with our guide We spend a lot of time with him in many places In Tibet, Lhasa, We were in Patala palace, Jokhanh palace And many other places Thank him a lot

Great experience in Lhasa and Tibet Amazing cultural expirience thanks to our friendly and skilled tour guide llhadup

Lhasa era uno de mis sue?os y con la organizacion de China Highligts todo ha sido genial. El guía Yeshin ha sido lo mejor, muy resolutivo, nos ha ayudado en todo lo que hemos necesitado, además de ser muy divertido, lo hemos pasado muy bien. Si van a Lhasa este guía es perfecto. Totalmente recomendable.

Die Reise mit China Highlight Lhasa war unbeschreiblich sch?n. Vom ersten Tag bis zum Letzten Tag war alles super gut geplant. Unser Guide Lobsang war sehr informativ, unglaublich freundlich und eine so sch?ne reine Seele. Er hat sich auf alles eingestellt und flexibel auf all unsere Wünsche reagiert, das was in seinen M?glichkeiten war. Sein Wissen über Tibet und dem Buddhismus ist au?erordentlich. Eine solche Reise würde ich allen Freunden empfehlen, wenn sie einen Reiseführer wie Lobsang bekommen. Dadurch war es noch mal ein einzigartiges Erlebnis.

We went to Lhasa through China highlights and stayed there for 3 days. It was a fantastic experience. We flew to Lhasa from Shangri-La in a two-hour flight. Before arriving, our permit and passport were checked several times as we are foreigners. The permit and the arrangement were done by China Highlights. As soon as we arrived, our tour guide Marry welcomed us with white silk scarfs and handed us countless fruits and two oxygen cylinders. From our room on the sixth floor of the Snow Mountain Hotel, we had a view of snow-covered mountains. The room had an oxygen supply and a humidifier. At first, walking just a couple of steps felt like we were about to fall asleep felt so dizzy. We were gasping for breath. We didn't have the courage to do anything, just sat in a chair, looked at the mountains and snow peaks, ate fruits, and slept. If we ate something, our heart rate would shoot from 90 to 140. We managed to sleep, thanks to the oxygen. We woke up feeling refreshed. At 9 AM the next morning, we set off with Mary in that huge car. Our first stop was the Drepung Monastery. This ancient monastery, over six hundred years old, is located 12,700 feet above sea level. As a result, our hearts and legs were protesting. We had to walk two kilometers and climb 400 stair steps. The monastery, the assembly hall, thousands of thangka paintings, countless Buddhas, Mahakali, Tara – all combined in room after room. Photography inside was prohibited. Marry provided able guidance to us and explained the history. After visiting Drepung, we drove to Norbulingka, which is the Dalai Lama's summer palace. There are three palaces and temples there. First, we visited the third Dalai Lama’s palace, then the thirteenth Dalai Lama’s, and finally the fifth to seventh Dalai Lama’s palaces. After touring the summer palace, it was around 1 PM. We went to a Nepali restaurant and had an Indian thali. After a long time, we had a meal truly enjoyed. From 2 PM to 4 PM, we visited the Sera monastery. First, we watched a debate between two lamas. One lama sat while another senior lama asked questions. If the answer was correct, they clapped loudly. If it was somewhat correct, they clapped softly, and if it was wrong, they just rubbed their hands together. There were 30/40 pairs of lamas busy in debating. After the debate, we visited the monastery that didn't have much elevation change, but there were about 100 of stairs and we had to walk another two kilometers. Each monastery spanned an area of about 10 to 12 square kilometers, almost like a small town. By 4 PM, I had seen everything for the day. Next morning at 9 o’clock, we set off in a car from the hotel to visit the Potala Palace. When we arrived at the base of the Potala Palace, we saw a lot of people. Now, it was the time to show our tickets and permits. After passing through multiple security gates, we entered the palace area around 10 a.m. The climb began—400 feet up. The view of the palace atop the mountain was incomparable: some parts were red, some black, and some white. The walls, made from rose branches mixed with yak dung, coloured in red, looked like velvet. Our guide, Marry, explained that the rose branches were very strong and significantly lighter than stone. This palace is repainted every year, and to paint the upper parts, the wall is doused with paint from above. There are numerous stairs to climb, and we were panting after each few steps. Of course, this is because we're at 12,600 feet above sea level, and our stamina is limited. No more breathlessness, but now, my legs could barely keep going. Slowly, with many breaks, we made our way up. As we climbed, we saw the snow-covered peaks of mountains. We took pictures as we went up . Before I knew it, we had reached the top. Next came the inside tour. No more pictures, because photography is prohibited inside the palace. Marry, our guide, told us that there are 999 rooms in the palace, but we were allowed to see about fifty of them, and that was only with special permission. We began viewing room after room—some were Buddhist temples, others were dedicated to Mahakali or Indian guru Padmasambhava, and some had thousands of Buddha statues. Bodhisattva were very prominent here, symbolizing knowledge and devotion. What I learned about the Bodhisattva is this:"The thousand-handed Bodhisattva is a Buddhist symbol of love, capable of taking the extraordinary form of eleven heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand hands to help all who seek her aid." We also saw the Dalai Lama’s residence, the place where he would meet visitors, many murals, many tankhas, and more. People were lighting lamps, chanting "Om Mani Padme Hum," and prostrating on the ground. Tibetans offer money to the deities and Buddha. Among the offerings, I even saw a 100-rupee note from India, amid many Chinese currency notes. We saw three mandalas, made from 500 kilos of gold and countless gems, with lamas meditating in front of them. We visited the tomb of the Dalai Lamas and the golden pagoda. This palace contains 3,700 kilos of gold and a large number of precious stones and gems. The palace, which dates back to the 7th century, was rebuilt during the reign of the subsequent Dalai Lama. Initially, Dalai Lama resided in the Drepung Monastery, but later, the Potala Palace became his residence and office. At 1 p.m., we began the slow descent. Our body was giving up, but somehow, we managed to reach the bottom. We got into the car and went to the Lhasa Namaste Restaurant. After eating juice, naan, potato-cabbage, and dal makhani, I regained some strength. Next, we visited the Jokhang Temple. The Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet, was founded around 647 CE by King Songtsen Gampo to house the Jowo Rinpoche, a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha brought to Tibet by his Nepalese queen, Princess Bhrikuti. We saw Shakyamuni's temple, Bodhisattvas, Buddha, Manjushri Buddha, various Yamarajas, deities, numerous thankas, and murals. The top of the temple glistened with golden water." By 3 p.m., our tour was over. Next, we visited Barkhor Street. We explored many old shops and, after walking around, became tired. We went to a Tibetan shop to try butter tea. Tibetans mix butter, tea, and salt, stirring it for a long time before drinking it. We didn’t like it, so we switched to Tibetan milk tea, which was much better. Our Lhasa expedition came to an end. We were exhausted. Next day, we return home, back to our old life. Lhasa will remain a cherished memory in our hearts. hanks t Marry and China Hightlights for providing such a memorable trip..

We had an amazing experience with Lobsang as our guide, photographer, negotiator, and simply a pleasure to be around. He was very knowledgeable about everything Lhasa and surrounding area. We highly recommend Lobsang.

Wir hatten 3 wundervolle und vor allem informative Tage mit unserer sympathischen Reiseführerin Mary die uns gekonnt die faszinierenden H?hepunkte Lhasa’s pr?sentierte

Our Guide Kelsang (or Mr Yak as he liked to say) met us from the train in Lhasa. The next day we spent relaxing in order to get acclimatised to the altitude.Over the next few days Mr Yak guided us through the monasteries of Lhasa and gave great explanations about Buddhism and the history of Tibet. We were a bit worried about climbing the Potala steps but with his encouragement we made it (without needing the Oxygen that he had brought for us!) . He also brought us to great local restaurants so we got to sample lots of delicious food including the ambience of a Tibetan tea house. We also did a day trip out to Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier- the scenery was fantastic. For lunch we enjoyed lunch in a local family home. All round a great sampler of Tibet .

Our guide in Tibet was a monk for 17 years and therefore was a wealth of knowledge about Tibetain Buddhism. He was the best guide we haver had. After a week together tears were shed at our departure.

Joy, my guide and Mr. Ciren, the driver bent over backwards to make my trip memorable and enjoyable. Very flexible. Joy is a font of knowledge.

China highlights helped ensure that the logistics of the trip went smoothly. My local guide Dickey did a fantastic job as well. She adjusted my itinerary on the fly, provided helpful local suggestions, and shared a ton of knowledge.

Once in a lifetime Lhasa und Tibet besichtigen! Unsere Führerin Tseyang war spitze. Sie spricht ausgezeichnetes Englisch und kennt ihr Land sehr gut. Ich hatte gesundheitliche Probleme und Tseyang war sofort da, und ins Krankenhaus zu begleiten und den Weg zu bahnen, ohne Sprachkenntnisse unm?glich!

We did a 7 day tour of Tibet with China Highlights. The guide was Phurbu. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. We are repeat customers of this travel agency because they deliver a high quality tour with enormous flexibility. From the beginning they helped us getting the necessary permits. The quality of the sites we visited was amazing and we always had ample time to enjoy. We had a major setback as the government closed the access to the Everest area so our tour had to be rerouted. We were initially disappointed but we ended up visiting lake Namso and that was incredible. The agency offered a dinner in compensation even as it wasn’t their fault Phurbu introduced us patiently to his culture and to the Tibetan gastronomy. We had lunch and breakfast in around 10 typical places and the quality was always good.

There’s so much to say about this trip and our guide and driver who made it amazing for us. The culture and the sites are incredible to witness. From Lhasa to Shigatse to Everest Basecamp to Qirong Border, our guide (Dechen) gave us the most amazing tour and was incredibly knowledgeable about all the sites along the way. She made sure we felt welcome and were comfortable the entire time (from picking us up at the airport with traditional scarves, having heavy blankets ready to keep us warm, prayer flags for us to experience local culture, and oxygen bottles for us when the altitude got to us). Such an incredible experience, made even better by our guide Dechen and our amazing driver who got us around safely and comfortably. How he could navigate hundreds of switchbacks without making us carsick is a true testament to his driving skills. We felt very safe with him at the wheel. Thank you both!

We are a family of 4 with two kids with allergy. This was our third time travelling with China Highlights. So Leon, our planning guide, knows very well what our requirements and likings are. All the planning was as smooth as they can be. Our local Lhasa guide was Khamsang who has excellent knowledge in all things Tibet, from nomad's life style, city life, religion, food and many more. This was children's first time on high altitude trip and as had expected one of them got quite sick. Khamsang, a mother herself, was very quick to take us to the pharmacy and received proper care in time. Although winter isn't peak travelling season of Lhasa because of it's temperature, we enjoyed this extraordinary trip because of both Leon and Khamsang. Highly recommend!

My wife and I had a fantastic tour of Tibet with Pasang of China Highlights. He was very detailed and thorough with his explanations as we visited the various significant sites like Potala palace and Jokhang Temple. His passion to share about his home region of Tibet is clear through his enthusiasm. He also showed us a slice of local life as we visited many local restaurants and tea houses. A highlight of our trip was our journey to Yamdrok lake, the Himalayas and Everest base camp. He was very knowledgeable of the best view points. Pasang and our driver even accommodated our request to shoot some astrophotography at night near Everest even though it was not originally planned. He was also very caring and checks in on us regularly for symptoms of altitude sickness. Overall the tour was very enjoyable and we would highly recommend Pasang to any friends or family who wish to travel to Tibet!

Khamsang gave us a personal & informative tour of her city. She was patient and helpful to those of us who had difficulty with the altitude.

We were a group of 6 seniors, in reasonable shape but feeling the altitude. Our guide, Khamsang maintained a slow and steady pace that got us comfortably to the top of Potala Palace. I was impressed with her knowledge of Tibetan culture and history. Her command of English made her easy to follow and she patiently answered our questions.We also went to Sera Monastery and Norbulinka which means jeweled garden. We also toured Deprung Monastery. The trip was interesting andInformative, made better by being in the capable hands of Khansang.

Khamsang was our most wonderful guide in Lhasa. We had two full days with her, plus airport transfers. She is so knowledgeable about the history and culture in Tibet, and also very sensitive to our need to take it slow with all the steps. She gave us advise on where to find a bank, ATM machines, and good places to eat. She is very flexible, easy going, and patient with all our questions. Besides showing the 6 of us the wonders of Tibet, she had the added responsibility of getting me to a hospital for follow up care on an injury I had earlier in the trip. She handled all very professionally. If you have a choice of guides in Tibet, ask for Khamsang.

Our trip to Lhasa was amazing! We visited multiple monasteries as well as Potala palace. Lhasa itself was also a wonderful city, full of life. Our guide Joy was incredible. She had impressive knowledge of Tibetan and Buddhist history. She was also fun to spend time with and a great companion. As an interpreter her English was flawless. Great food! Highly highly recommend this tour!

From Lhasa to Everest Base Camp and back to Lhasa again, we were expertly accompanied by our guide, Tashi. We were blessed to have seen Everest on a clear day. Tashi was helpful and went the extra mile, he accompanied us to buy medicine for a friend who had fever in Lhasa. Altitude sickness is no joke, come prepared and do relax on the first day to minimize its adverse effects.

Our local guide, Jigme, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He made sure to adjust the itinerary to allow us time to acclimate to the high altitude. Tibet is a beautiful place, and we especially enjoyed the Potala Palace and Yamdrok Lake. The views were spectacular.! The local architecture is very fascinating. We also really enjoyed the Tibetan cuisine.

We were looked after by Kunchok for our 6 day adventure in Tibet . He is a world class guide.. outstanding English and an encyclopaedic knowledge of Buddhism and the key sites. Flexible , thoroughly trustworthy and reliable. In addition our driver was exceptionally friendly and competent

This review is for Chonzom. She was our guide in Lhasa, Tibet. We spent several days with her touring and could be happier to have her for our guide! She speaks excellent English, is very knowledgeable, accommodating, and easy to be with. Highly recommend her services!

Nos ha atendido Worese (Sunshine)Lindisimo persona! Muy cooperativa y atenta La Ciudad nos ha parecido muy interesante, muy alejado a lo que uno a veces acostumbra ver turisticamente Es una ciudad llena de misticismo.Se ve otro aspecto de la vida común.Nos llevaron a lugares muy enigmáticos y psisejes maravillosos.Nos gustó mucho la experiencia

Chonzom was our guide for Tibet for a week. She was very informative and attentive, she understood our needs. I would recommend her to friends in the future.

I had an amazing time in Tibet. It’s an interesting place with breathtaking sights. My guide Lha Dup is a local and experienced at his job, he knows many things about Tibetan culture. He and the driver were very friendly and helpful. They were always worried about my safety and health. I highly recommend everyone to visit Tibet. I am glad to have chosen China Highlights for the trip. They are amazing and take care of everything so I don’t need to be worried about anything in my holidays.

I didn’t know what to expect in Lhasa, but we had a guide - Dorjee with China Highlights - who took us to everything there is to see. He was the best guide! Potala Palace is an amazingly beautiful site, with so much history and culture.

It was a 6-day tour from Lhasa to Mt. Everest. My guide was Choezom, who took care of all the itinerary with kindness. Our tour group was really lucky to see the sunset at Mt. Everest, which was extremely exciting.

Khamsang was our guide for 2 days in Lhasa Tibet and she was our favorite guide of the entire trip! She went above and beyond to make our time in Tibet so special and memorable. She greeted us with lovely traditional scarves. She gave us a wonderful tour of beautiful temples, monasteries and palaces. She knew exactly when to arrive to see rare and unique events at each location. She is passionate about Tibetan culture and we were mesmerized by her stories. Our driver was always friendly and on time. I would recommend Khamsang to anyone interested in discovering Lhasa and Tibet!