The following is a list of items you should know

before you decide to join our tours

 

Things to keep in mind when you have contact with the Tibetans:

 

Tibetan people are very kind and hospitable. You can feel free to talk with them. However, there are some rules you should follow:

 

• Ask permission before you take picture. This shows respect.
• Don't talk about sensitive topics like political and religious matters.
• Don't eat dog, donkey or horse in Tibet.
• Religious beggars are an accepted part of society in Tibet. Giving money or food to a pilgrim is considered an act of merit; donations of five fen to two jiao (Chinese money) are appropriate. Note: the beggars are old men and women dressed in shredded, bulky clothing, while the younger ones may have a monkey on a chain; a spectacle of great interest to the Tibetans. These beggars are professionals, having less meritorious intentions than religious pilgrims. Wave them off as the locals do if you don't want give anything.

   

  Tibetans will also appreciate tourists respecting a few of their customs.

   

  These include walking clockwise around Buddhist temples, monasteries and religious sites. At these places Tibetans consider smoking and failing to remove hats disrespectful. Those wishing to leave a donation at a religious site (as most Tibetans will) should leave it on the altar or give it directly to a monk or nun. This will ensure it stays in the temple. Tourists often encounter beggars at religious sites, usually pilgrims from rural Tibet. Giving them a small donation will help them reach their destination and will bestow merit on the giver. If you do give, try to give the same amount as a Tibetan would and avoid handing out large denominations, as this tends to turn foreigners into special targets.

   

  

   

  

   

   

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