What is daily life in Tibet like?

Life is dominated by religion. Religion is a daily, if not hourly practice. Tibetans spend much of their time in prayer or doing activities, such as spinning prayer wheels and hanging prayer flags, that earn them merit. read more

If Tibet is on your travel bucket list, you'll need to plan ahead. Tibet Entry Permits are required to enter the country for non-Chinese citizens, and you'll probably want to get into shape, too — at an average altitude of around 4,500 meters (or 14,700 feet), you might suffer from altitude sickness. read more