Two New Year festivals is coming in Tibet

The 2013 Tibetan New Year falls on February 11, just a day later after the Spring Festival. Celebrating the two New Year festivals in Tibet will become a tourist highlight during the holiday.

During Tibetan New Year, monks and local Tibetans will hold ceremonies to celebrate the New Year when tourists can not only appreciate the beautiful Tibetan scenery but also participate in the grand celebrating occasions.

Jokhang Temple will hold grand worship ceremony during the Tibetan New Year when tourists can hear monks chanting sutras and watch the grand scenes such as Tibetans with folk costumes worshipping Buddha.

Potala Palace in winter

Many tourists believe Tibet will be very cold in bad condition during the two festivals in winter.

In fact, Tibet in winter is not as cold as imagined. With a high altitude and long-time sunshine, Tibet has pretty enough sunlight in winter, especially Lhasa, Shigatse and Nyingchi Prefecture have a average temperature of 18¡æ in the daytime, even warmer than Beijing, Shanghai and NE China. Even though there is a big gap in temperature between day and night, but it suits various types of travel.

Namtso lake in winter

In addition, the two festivals are tourist off-season, with abundant travel resource, falling price and guaranteed reception. Tourists will take it easy when appreciating the sculptures, mural paintings and pagodas without queuing.

Moreover, the service and reception conditions of travel agency upgrade. The four and five star hotels will ensure 24-hour hot water supply. The tourist bus will be equipped with oxygen and hot water service, and three empty seats will be reserved to ensure safety and comfort.

Tourists are advised to visit Tibet in winter, which is a good choice for New Year travel and a great chance to experience Tibetan festive celebrations.

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