Tips of seasonal travel in Tibet

BEIJING, Jan. 11 -- (Xinhuanet) Tibet, a place of mystery and sanctity, is witnessing its coldest days this winter.

A half moon hangs in the sky over the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of Tibet on Jan. 5, 2010. (Xinhua/Phurbu Tashi)

Time flows with eternity, in spite of sunshine, mist, rainbow and snow, leaving our timeless memories on this soil of Tibet. Holding a reverence in nature, we set our sights on the different seasons of Tibet.

January in Lhasa: Stepping into the sunshine

Courage is absolutely the first thing if you travel to Tibet in winter, considering the freezing weather in January. In inland areas snow and cold waves keep people at home all the day.

Tibet, nearest to the sun, however, witnesses crowds of people enjoying leisure time under the sun, drinking tea while chatting and laughing. The scene, warm and casual, often makes travelers forget time and where they are.

Statistics show that Lhasa has an average annual sunshine of more than eight hours a day. You can wear only a woollen sweater at noon under the sun in Lhasa even in winter.

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