Midui Glacier in eastern Tibet is the paradise of ice and snow

Listed as "One of Top Six Most Beautiful Show Caves in China" by China National Geography Magazine, Midui Glacier in eastern Tibet is the paradise of ice and snow. Midui Glacier is most famous for its giant ice basin, for its frequent snow avalanches, and for its giant ice cascade as long as 700-800 meters. In the upstream of the glaciers are the arch-shaped ice formations. You can see all the ice lakes, fields and villages there. It's a natural park of glaciers.

 
Midui Glacier is located in Yupu Township, about 100 kilometers east of the county seat of Bome. It is the lowest altitude above sea level in the world. Its altitude is from 2,400 meters to 6,800 meters.

The glacier is passes through four distinct regions: snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes and villages and temples coexist in harmony. It looks as if Nature's hand itself had taken up a brush to paint a splashed-ink landscape.

Travel tips for Potala Palace

In order to control the number of visitors, in 2006 began to restrict daily visitors to 2300 people, of which 1600 is provided to the travel agency, 700 is provided to fit. Individual tourist, prior to Potala Palace in order to receive a free ticket purchase voucher, Potala Palace, the next day with a ticket purchase voucher can purchase visit.

According to the reservoir development and reform price document [2007]464, Potala Palace from January 1, 2008 onwards busy season and off-season fare.

Potala Palace tickets tips

Ticket information: Potala Palace and limit the sale of pre-sale ticket system combination, the number of daily visitors limit 2300 people (about 700 individual tickets), a day after 5 pm the next day after the pre-sale tickets, each limited to 4 tickets, to be a day early to queue up for a ticket purchase voucher, and must provide the identity card number, according to the queue. Successively, ticket card marked the time of visit, in the Potala Palace big door holding identity cards to buy ticket to enter. If you have a teaching certificate or student ID card, take it out, you only need 49 yuan can go in the. In addition the Jinding cannot, treasures collection money is not much, not worth, can save 10 yuan.

Receive location: in Potala Palace square on the door, written with strict time, expired.

The best location: pictures of Potala Palace is located in the southwest side of the best position of the Potala Palace in a small mountain (the relative elevation of over 20 meters), the end of the tour went down after it passes through the Beijing road to the. Under the mountain there will be local charge, about 1-2 yuan.

 

Matters needing attention

Photograph: Yaowang mountain can shoot panorama of Potala Palace; the Dragon King pool can shoot in Potala Palace park reflection; the Potala Palace can not take pictures.

Toilet: white square on the right has a toilet, after nearly two hours of tours was no toilets, visitors enter the white house before this convenient; cloth Palace back door toilet is very characteristic, must try;

Remind: the palace is higher, up and down slowly; the relatively cold, even the best summer also prepared coat.

CMB / City Jeep: individual in cling to walk and Jeep fixed routes, fares 2 yuan, most of the lines Tibetan Hospital station.

Car rental: suggest tourist taxi ride from the mountain to the top of the Potala Palace, and then from the top down along Potala Palace, the fare of about 10 yuan.

The palace location: fit in Potala Palace front gate into the palace at Potala Palace, team tourists southeast side, hereby accept security check, check the ID card number, please be sure to bring your ID, otherwise cannot enter.

Security notice: into the Potala Palace needs security, all flammable and explosive, guns, tools (including nail clippers and other possible pry the Potala Palace any stones gadget) cannot be carried into the.

Tickets : Security after entering the palace, by the ladder walking to Potala Palace house in front of the ticket office, by buy ticket buy the real Potala Palace tickets.

Potala Palace tourism traffic

Traffic in the city

Lhasa City Taxi: Although very small, but surprisingly he has 1500 taxi. Hits in Lhasa, on the bus to bargaining, generally in the city of 10 yuan is enough.

One of the remarkable landmarks is the Potala Palace erected at the Potala hills in Tibet

  Tibet travel sometimes also requires the tourists to obtain permits to enter or go beyond certain points. So, while coming here you need to make a proper preparation. Now, if you are coming with a reputed travel agency, you need not worry on this issue. The authorities in Tibet always issue travel permits whenever an authorised travel agency applies for them. Therefore, you are always advised to make a trip to Tibet with a well reputed travel agency. However, if you are travelling without any agency, you need to follow certain guidelines.

  One of the remarkable landmarks is the Potala Palace erected at the Potala hills in Tibet. The history of the palace dates back to the seventh century when King Songtsan Gambo of the Tubo dynasty planned the building of the 999 room palace to celebrate his wedding. For more than a thousand years the palace has indicated the Lhasa city and adding to the glory of the region.
  The golden roofed building, the Potala Palace is displaying a range of lofty foyers and ancient and precious artifacts. The extensive climbing hill to the palace’s entrance is slightly a rocky at first. But still it is well worth it to visit one of the great architectural masterpieces in all of China. Book your seats in flights to China and explore the gorgeous piece of architecture of Potala Palace.

Traveling in Tibet can be simplified by choosing the right tours

   Traveling in Tibet can be simplified by choosing the right tours that suit your taste. The basic Tibet tours include Lhasa Sightseeing, Everest Base Camp Tour and Western Tibet Tour. Lhasa Sightseeing entails travelling around the capital and nearby regions to see the oldest and grandest monasteries in the world. In Everest Base Camp Tour, you will get a glimpse of the monasteries but will mainly focus on Tibet¡¯s land. The journey is organized to let you reach the Base Camp of the Everest. The Western Tibet Tour will open your eyes to Tibet¡¯s unspoiled western territories. You can trek around Manasarovar Lake and Mount Kailash.    

   Tibet has always been associated with peace and spirituality but it does not mean that the country lacks wonders and has nothing to offer to tourists. Being the world¡¯s largest and highest plateau, Tibet can make you feel as if you have been diverted into a different world. On top of that, Tibet travel is more convenient that you think.
   The majority of Tibet's population is native Tibetan, with good numbers of ethically related minorities and smaller numbers of ethic Chinese, Mongol and Kazakh. An agrarian society, farmers make up 90 percent of the population.

Visit Tibet Travel & Tours a popular travel operator is pleased to announce to all enthusiastic travelers

  Visit Tibet Travel & Tours a popular travel operator is pleased to announce to all enthusiastic travelers that they have are offering 21 days of Tibet mountain bike tour. It is a 21 days Lhasa to Kathmandu biking tour. This mountain bike tour has been organized for those who love to go biking through the beautiful hilly region and experience its many wonders. The entire trip will be a wonderful experience as the journey starts from Lhasa and end it in Kathmandu and the other surrounding attractions. The route for the bike tour would run westward which runs side by side to the Himalayan range. During the bike tour tourists will pass by the main passes and cross an arid plateau region. During the Tibet Mountain bike tour a detour will be taken from the major course so that the tourists are able to arrive at the Pang La pass that allows them to experience beautiful views and scenery. The main highlight of this trip is the hault at the Everest Base Camp. Tourists will be amazed as they witness the pure enormity of the Everest.

  Tibet Tourism Bureau issues the travel permit for free. However, tourist cannot directly acquire it. You must get in touch with a travel agency in Tibet to arrange for the travel permit for you. Also, travelling in Tibet must be done with a local Tibet travel guide. You will not be permitted to travel in Tibet on your own. You must book a tour and you must ensure that you are escorted when you roam around to experience the sights.