Can I go to Tibet to see the celestial burial? What is the best specialty to take to Lhasa?

Many people think that Tibet is a very remote place, and the signal is very poor, so it is not convenient to withdraw money. In fact, compared with some popular tourist cities, Tibet may not be as good as other places, but Tibet is not so inconvenient, and it is very convenient in many cases.

Is the cell phone signal good?

In most parts of Tibet, mobile phones have signals. For example, towns with a large population don't have to worry about the signal problem, but sometimes the signal will have some influence because of the weather. The places where there is no signal are generally no man's land in northern Tibet.

Is it convenient for Lhasa to withdraw money?

There are many banks in Lhasa, such as China Bank, Postal Savings Bank, China Agricultural Bank and China Construction Bank. Most of them have ATMs, so it's convenient to withdraw money.

Can I get a discount with my student ID card in the scenic spot?

You can get a 50% discount if you show your student ID card directly in Basongcuo, Linzhi Scenic Area, but you can't enjoy the student ID card discount in other scenic spots in Tibet.

What souvenirs should I buy?

I believe many friends want to buy some souvenirs when they go to Tibet. I suggest you go to Bajiao Street, but many things in Amway are made in the mainland, so you should pay attention to distinguish them when you buy them. If you want to buy more expensive things, such as turquoise and beeswax, you should buy them in the shops on Bajiao Street, not in the stalls. You can also choose to buy it in souvenir shops. The quality can still be guaranteed. If you want to buy Thangka, go to Thangka store. As for what Tibetan medicine you want to buy, Cordyceps sinensis, Saussurea involucrata and saffron, you can go to Yutu Road in front of the main entrance of Jokhang Temple. There are many shops over there, as well as regular shops.

How much is the Tibetan Dao?

First of all, I want to tell you that it may be inconvenient to buy this, so you should think it over. The most famous Tibetan knives in Tibet are those produced in Lazi and Nanmulin. These Tibetan knives are well thought out, with good details, and they are all handmade. The price will vary according to the size, age, decoration and materials. It costs at least a few hundred yuan for a master to hide a knife. If it's a gold and silver scabbard or a gem-inlaid one, the price is hard to say, and it's definitely not less.

Do you have dzi beads?

There are basically no real dzi beads on the market, and even if there is such a price, it is definitely not cheap. Some Tibetans also have dzi beads, but they generally don't sell them.

Xizang specialty

The main specialties in Tibet are Tibetan carpets, Tibetan knives, air-dried yak meat, Tibetan silver ornaments, ox bone combs, Tibetan incense, Hada, turquoise, rhodiola, Cordyceps, Thangka, highland barley wine, saffron, Tricholoma matsutake and Saussurea involucrata.

Where can I see the celestial burial?

In 2006, there were regulations prohibiting people from watching, taking photos and filming celestial burial activities. So celestial burial is actually not allowed to watch. Sneaking is disrespectful and dangerous. If you photograph the celestial burial, the families of the deceased will be angry. The famous celestial burial platform in Lhasa is Zhigongti Temple, which is one of the three largest celestial burial platforms in the world. If you really want to see it, you can communicate with the families of the deceased and see if you can agree. It's best not to look at it with curiosity.