Tibet Travel Vlog: Exploring Lhasa and Tibetan Culture

What Is China Really Doing In Tibet? (#163)

Destination:ChinaProvince:TibetCity:Lhasa
What Is China Really Doing In Tibet? (#163)
Sabbatical2023-10-1527 min

Tibet. I've always wanted to go there and explore. Nowadays the only thing you ever hear about the place is how China runs it. What was life like there now, in 2023? How has Tibetan society changed?

To visit Tibet as a foreigner, you need a permit and a group tour. It's not easy to go around exploring on your own. But I made it my mission to find some time to sneak off and talk to the real people of Tibet.

--- Sabbatical
October 15, 2023, Autumn in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Lhasa exploration begins
  2. 0:16First Western business in Tibet
  3. 1:28Bus ride to Shigatse
  4. 3:48Friendly locals
  5. 4:53Closed museums and shops
  6. 6:17Tibetan people's kindness
  7. 7:28Prayer wheel observations
  8. 8:14Arrival in Shigatse
  9. 11:47Shigatse's Potala Palace replica
  10. 12:18Challenges of the trip
  11. 13:57Guans, a small Tibetan city
  12. 14:53Stupa exploration
  13. 17:11Prayer walk observations
  14. 21:05Dammed river and glaciers
  15. 23:41Departure from Tibet

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What Is China Really Doing In Tibet? (#163)

Explore the enigmatic Tibet, a region often overshadowed by its relationship with China. Sabbatical's journey unveils the daily life in 2023 Tibet, revealing the impact of Chinese governance on Tibetan society. Despite the permit and group tour requirements for foreign visitors, Sabbatical skillfully navigates the system, finding moments to connect with locals and share their stories. Discover a captivating blend of culture, history, and personal encounters in this immersive travelogue.

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Tibet Travel Vlog: Exploring Lhasa and Tibetan Culture

Tibet. I've always wanted to go there and explore. Nowadays the only thing you ever hear about the place is how China runs it. What was life like there now, in 2023? How has Tibetan society changed? To visit Tibet as a foreigner, you need a permit and a group tour. It's not easy to go around...

Attractions in this video: Potala Palace, Prayer Wheels, Monasteries, Stupas, Glaciers