9 taboos must pay attention while you are traveling in Tibet!

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Barkor Street - Lhasa

Traveling to Tibet is different from traveling to other places. There are many things to pay attention to, such as natural climate, humanities, and customs. So you must make preparations before visit Tibet. 
The following points will tell you about 9 taboos that must pay attention to while you are traveling to Tibet. Each one will make you reduce unnecessary troubles.

 1. There are many monasteries and temples in Tibet. You should take off your hat when you visit. Do not smoke. Do not touch the Buddha statue with your hand. Taking photos without permission is prohibited.

 2. Locals are not happy if somebody touches their shoulders and stroke their heads. They think this will cause scourge.

 3. Don't spit and clap your hands behind others. They think it is contempt for others.

 4. Do not defecate in places where the yaks, sheep, and horses were wandering. 

 5. Never whistle at night, locals think that this will attract ghosts.

 6. Do not cross the rock carving mantras, incense cases, and the falling prayer flags when climbing the mountain.

 7. Do not leave the bone in the fire. Fire is a god in old Bon Religion.

 8. No garbage can be poured at night.

 9. Don't wear a skirt while visiting the monasteries and temples. 

Location: 1 Se La Lu, Chengguan Qu, Lasa Shi, Xizang Zizhiqu, China, 850014

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