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Tibet’s Eastern Gateway

Chamdo

Chamdo is the gateway to the eastern Tibet, once a key hub of the Tea Horse Road and home to natural beauty with rich rivers.

Location
Eastern Tibet
Historic Route
Tea Horse Road
Altitude
3,500m
Famous Site
Qiangbalin Monastery

Overview

Nestled in eastern Tibet, Chamdo is more than a stop on the Sichuan-Tibet or Yunnan-Tibet route—it’s a place where ancient traditions and everyday warmth wrap around you.

As a key hub of the Tea Horse Road, this land of 3,500m altitude blends sacred sites, lively markets, and heartfelt local hospitality.

Experience

The star is Qiangbalin Monastery, Tibet’s easternmost major temple. Wander its slopes (or take a short drive up) and you’ll hear monks chanting softly, while vivid murals adorn the halls.

Afterward, follow locals to Chama Square, where men, women, and children dance joyful guozhuang circles as sunset glows on the river.

Pop into a tiny shop for a bowl of spicy cold noodles from Laze Store.

Food & Local Life

Don’t miss savoring Tibetan hot pot at Delecang Restaurant, with tender yak tongue and saffron steamed eggs.

Wander the square’s stalls, and an ajia (auntie) might offer you a free taste of her homemade pickles, brimming with fresh, tangy flavor.

Chamdo isn’t just about sights—it’s about sipping butter tea with locals, joining impromptu dances, and feeling like part of the community.

Travel Tips

Acclimatize slowly to the altitude, pack layers for big day-night temperature swings, and visit May-June or September for mild weather.

Plan Your Visit

For detailed information about Chamdo and Tibet tours, feel free to contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com . Our expert team will help create a memorable Tibet travel experience based on your interests and preferences.

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1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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