For travelers who want to experience the Tibetan culture and admire the breathtaking scenery of the Tibetan area but don’t want to bother with the travel permit, we always recommend our clients visit the three outer Tibet areas, Ganzi (Garze), Aba (Ngawa), and Shangri-La of Yunnan Province.
Among the numerous attractions in Ganzi, the most popular attractions are: Daocheng Yading, the last pure land on the blue planet; Hailuogou National Glacier & Forest Park, where you can enjoy the stunning scenery while relaxing in the hot spring; Jiaju Tibetan Village, a beautiful Tibetan village with unique-style houses; Sertar (currently closed to foreign visitors), the one and only Tibetan academy town.
For luxury travelers, there are no international brand hotels in Ganzi, yet some local boutique hotels might become the hidden gems of your whole journey.