To escape the peak tourist season, travelling to Tibet in the winter to feel the enthusiasm of snow-covered plateau. In Lhasa, the winter is not as cold as you imagine. High latitude and plenty of sunlight during the day has brought more than ten degrees in temperature, also at about freezing at night. It is warmer than many parts of the north in China. And the dry climate of Lhasa, there will be no feeling of cold. Basking in the sun, It is especially comfortable.
Tibet Accommodation Guide
Those regular hotels, not backpackers’ chice.Youth hostels though cheap, but most of them noisy, and people more lively, so they are more suitable for passers-by. Either, you come to Tibet to escape the city noise in search of a leisurely and quiet accommodation, or you want to Tibet as a life experience, would like more in-depth experience truly Tibet, rather than skimming over the surface, so those characteristics, family hotel is the most best choice.
Tibet Food Guide
The convenience of dining in Tibet is far greater extent than most people imagine. Restaurants in Lhasa and the surrounding towns are Sichuan Cuisine-based and other cuisine restaurants are also mushroomed out. As a result, tasting delicious food from all over China in Tibet is not a problem. In the Tibetan traditional food in the winter, red food (meat) is as the main; the famous snack has clutch mutton, lamb sausage, dried meat. Besides, a rich Tibetan-style decoration makes you feast for the eyes, such as the Hui Zhao Tibetan cultural characteristics of various auspicious patterns and murals and so on. In Lhasa, Ma Sen, Luo Boluo fruit, fragrant chai, etc. is a must to taste.
What to bring when travelling to Tibet in winter
1.Hat (it can shade)
2.Down jacket and warm clothing