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1. What is the best time to join a Tibet wedding shots tour?
The best time to join a Tibet wedding shots tour is generally from April to June and from September to October. During these months, the weather is relatively stable, with clear skies, mild temperatures and less rainfall, making it ideal for appreciating beautiful landscapes, visiting historical and cultural sites and taking perfect wedding photos.
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2. What permits are needed to join a Tibet wedding shots tour?
To take wedding photos in Tibet, you typically need the following permits:
Tibet Travel Permit: This permit is issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) and is required for all foreign travelers visiting Tibet.
Aliens' Travel Permit: Travelers traveling to partially restricted areas such as EBC, Basumtso Lake, Samye Monastery, etc. need to obtain Aliens’ Travel Permit via Tibet Travel Agency (like Tibet Horizon).
Military Area Entry Permit: Travelers visiting military-sensitive areas such as Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, etc, need to apply for a Military Area Entry Permit.
Our Xizang (Tibet) tour packages include Tibet Travel Permit and all the necessary Tibet travel documents. If you book with us, we’ll help apply for the permits needed to ensure a smooth and worry-free Tibet wedding shots tour.
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3. What about the accommodation during Tibet wedding shots tours?
Lhasa, as one of the major tourist destinations in Tibet, offers more diverse options from 3-to 5-star hotels to local guesthouses. They provide basic to luxury facilities, all ensuring a comfortable stay. For private travelers, you can choose according to your standards.
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4. What to eat during Tibet wedding shots tours?
We have handpicked restaurants with food safety guarantees for our clients. You can enjoy unique Tibetan, Sichuan, Nepali, and Indian cuisines along the way. Specialties include yak hotpot, sweet tea, butter tea, roasted pig, tsampa, barley wine, stone pot chicken and spicy diced chicken. Nepali and Indian dishes feature chicken masala and various curries. You can also find Indian dishes in Tibet. Also, if you have any special dietary requirements, please keep our guides informed and they will help you check food composition when you order dishes.
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5. How to deal with possible altitude sickness when traveling in Tibet?
Traveling on the Tibet Plateau with an average altitude of over 4,000 meters, it’s common for some tourists to experience altitude sickness. The symptoms of altitude sickness can include headache, nausea, and dizziness.
To minimize the effect of altitude sickness, it is important to allow time to acclimate to the high altitude and to take precautions to prevent altitude sickness. Travelers should drink plenty of water, eat light meals, and avoid alcohol or caffeine. It is also recommended to take a slow path in the first two days after entering Tibet. The itineraries of our Tibet wedding shots tours are hassle-free, taking you to the landmarks in Lhasa and sacred lakes and allowing you to explore the stunning sites and cultural splendors on a slow path.
If you feel uncomfortable, tell your guide. We have prepared oxygen tanks in our vehicles. You can inhale oxygen and take medication when necessary. If symptoms of altitude sickness persist or worsen, we’ll help transfer you to the hotel or hospital to seek medical attention immediately.
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6. Can I take wedding photos wearing Tibetan costumes?
Of course, there are many stores in Lhasa that rent local Tibetan costumes for a short term, as well as plenty of shops where you can buy Tibetan clothing for you to keep. Some stores also have makeup artists who can help you with your overall look including the hairstyle and makeup.
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7. What’s a Tibetan wedding ceremony like?
The Tibetan wedding ceremony is rich in cultural traditions and customs that reflect the region's unique heritage.
The process begins with a proposal, where the groom's side seeks the bride's horoscope and consults an astrologer to determine compatibility. If compatible, an engagement follows with the exchange of gifts and the selection of an auspicious date for the wedding by an astrologer or lama.
On the wedding day, a procession from the groom's side goes to the bride's home to welcome her with gifts. Before entering the bride’s door, a dedicated person will sing a “Door Song”. After entering the door, the groom’s side will present qiema and hada and a dedicated person will sing a “Colored Arrow Song”. The bride’s uncle will pin the colored arrow on her collar, Then, one end of a hada is tied to the bride's ring, and the other end is led by the uncle, who slowly leads the bride out of the house. As the bride gets on the horse, the sound of "Horse Song" is sounded. When the bride dismounts, it is accompanied by the chanting of "Badi Song". Immediately afterward, the mother-in-law will come forward to greet the bride. The mother-in-law carried the milking bucket in her hand, carried cow dung on her back, and had a ”pang” on her shoulder, which symbolizes weaving. These are given to the bride, which is an important ceremony throughout the wedding.
Then, a grand feast is held with family and friends. Traditional Tibetan music and dancing are integral parts of the celebration. Specific foods are prepared for the wedding, such as Tibetan dumplings and barley wine.
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