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Tibet located on a massive plateau and owns countless natural and cultural sites. To have a Tibetan vacation, you can’t miss the must-see sites is the Tibet temple. While some stories depict Buddhism in Tibet before this period, the religion was formally introduced to Tibet during the Tibetan Empire (7th-9th century CE).  Tibetan Buddhism has a long history. If you want to know the true Tibet, you must learn Tibetan Buddhism. The Tibet temple is the best place to understand Tibet. Among the many Tibetan temples, I recommended the three temples I have been to.  Jokhang Temple Jokhang Temple is located at Barkhor Square in Lhasa, and It is known to that it’s recognized as the holiest temple in Tibet. The first floor of the Buddha hall was built in Tang Dynasty, you can find bricks, carvings, frames, and columns which was made during the 7th century. This temple houses a precious statue of Sakyamuni at the age of 12, which is recognized as the holiest item in Tibet. This holy statue was brought by Princess Wencheng from the Tang Dynasty, and no it’s enshrined in the main hall of Jokhang Temple. The most attractive feature of Jokhang Temple is its golden roof. For photographers, the best time to shoot this temple is in the morning, when the golden roof will shine under sunlight.  Drepung Monastery Stands in the western suburb of Lhasa, Drepung Monastery is the largest monastery in Tibet. Along with "Sera Monastery" and “Ganden Monastery”, they are also famous as the “three greatest Gelug monasteries of Tibet”. This large monastery covers an area of about 200,000 square meters and houses 10,000 monks during its peak period. It was built in 1416, and plays a role as not only a monastery but also a college. During Shoton Festival, which will be celebrated on July 1st of the Tibetan calendar, thousands of people come to Drepung Monastery to worship a giant thangka of Buddha. It’s also the best time for travelers to visit Drepung Monastery.  Sera Monastery Sera Monastery is a famous monastery located in the northern suburb of Lhasa. Its name, “Sera”, means “wild rose” in Tibetan literally. The legend goes that when this monastery was built, wild roses were blooming on the hill behind it. Also been founded by Jamchen Chojey, it’s another famous Gelug monastery and houses a precious collection of relics. In this monastery, you can enjoy sutras, Thangkas, paintings, and statues. Sera Monastery is also famous for the Buddhism debate. You’re suggested to visit it in the afternoon from Monday to Friday since monks in traditional red buddhist robes will debate about Buddhism in the courtyard during that period. Don’t miss it.

Why do you want to travel to Tibet? What is the meaning of Tibet travel for you? Just like the Rubik's Cube has many aspects, travel has different meanings for different people. However，I believe that everyone has the same idea about travel, we want to meet the most beautiful scenery, see the most passionate smiles, experience the most unique culture. In order to experience the most unique Tibetan culture, there are some traditional Tibetan festivals that what to see in tibet. Saga Dawa Festival Tibetan Buddhism has a primary influence on the art, music, and festivals of Tibet. Many Tibetan traditional festival has a close relationship with Tibetan Buddhism.， Such as Saga Dawa Festival. The Saga Dawa Festival is considered highly significant in Tibet. The terms "Saga Dawa" came from two words "saga" which means "the fourth" and "dawa" which means “month.”The best way to experience the Saga Dawa Festival is to avail of a Saga Dawa Festival Tour of Tibet. During this tour, you can join the celebrating crowd at Dzongyab Lukhang Park right at the foot of the Potala Palace for an afternoon picnic. These gatherings have become a mostly-awaited yearly gatherings wherein people would wear their most beautiful attires while they dance and picnic(the locals call it Lingka). Most significant festivities of Saga Dawa Festival are celebrated in Lhasa. However, you will also witness a feverish celebration of the Saga Dawa Festival around Mt. Kailash, considered to be the holiest mountain of Tibet. During the Festival, you would witness thousands of Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims worshipping at the foot of this holy mountain. 2.Shoton Festival Shoton Festival is a traditional religious festival for all the Tibetans that live not only in Tibet Autonomous Region, but also in Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan provinces. It starts from late June or early July of the Tibetan calendar, which normally is in August of the solar calendar. In the Tibetan language, “Sho” means yogurt, “Ton” means banquet, so, you can consider it as a feast of eating yogurt. Accompanied by the wonderful Tibetan opera performances and the ceremony of unfolding huge Tangka, it is called “Tibetan Opera Festival” or “Unveiled Buddha Festival” as well. Besides of the main activities, people can watch the breathtaking yak or horse races for optional.  3.Losar Festival--Tibetan New Year We always say that the best way to explore Tibetan culture is to attend Tibetan festivals. Tibetan New Year, called as Losar as well, is the most important festival for Tibetan people. It is usually held during February and March when Tibet is closed for foreigners. Thus, international travelers have little chance to see this big feast in person. Same as all the celebrations for the new year in the world, Losar Festival is also a happy time with family together to discard the old year and bring in the new one. Besides, as a minority nationality, nearly every single Tibetan person is a good singer or dancer. Compliance with nature, they get used to express their emotions by singing and dancing. So, if you are traveling to Tibet during this time, your ear will be fed with festive music all around. The biggest difference with Chinese New Year is the continuous chanting as Tibet is a religious place where all the people have faith in Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetan people believe that evil demons exit everywhere. So, at Losar Festival, there will be a very important activity which is for dislodging evil. Tibetan people will hold some traditional ceremonies handed down generation by generation. They dressed up in their folk costumes, chanting Buddhist scripture and passing fire torches on the street. Expel the evil while praying for good luck and bliss for the coming new year. Besides of the above activities, there is another interesting one, the antimasque. For example, the deer dance, or the funny fight between the king and his subordinates, which can make people laugh out loud. In one world, Losar Festival is a celebration full of music, dance, and joy. For various reasons, there are different funeral customs around the world. What is the most incredible funeral rite you know? For me，The Tibetan Sky Burial Custom is very is the most incredible funeral ritual. Can you imagine that when your loved one dies, his body will be chopped and used to feed vultures? This is really unimaginable, but in Tibet， It is a very important Buddhist custom