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True Bhutanese Immersion through a Hot Stone Bath
Somehow my first experience in Bhutan did not include a hot stone bath. That was a huge mistake! Why no one encouraged me to visit an old Bhutanese homestead and experience a hot stone bath is a mystery. I saw… Read more
What makes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
With China’s long history, rich culture, and environmental regions as amazing as the Tibetan Plateau, it is no wonder that there are 56 sites in China listed on the World Heritage List. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Read more
Jiuzhaigou’s Long Road to Recovery
In 2017, a major earthquake changed the life and business pursuits of many homes and even entire villages in the Jiuzhaigou area. It was late enough in the evening on that warm August day for most people to be out… Read more
What Do We Expect for 2021?
What is going on these days? Adventure Access is still in business. Many of our operations are still affected by procedures related to the pandemic but that doesn’t mean we have checked out. We are still working hard to create… Read more
What’s the Key to Real Adventure?
One of our own, Doris, recently traveled to Lijiang. This is a destination she has been before and by her own admission, it had very little impact on her. Here is an article she wrote about her recent experience in… Read more
Traveling the World of Travertine
UNESCO Travertine Formations are Few and Far Between We’ve explored and guided in and around Songpan for a long time now. One of our favorite characteristics of the Songpan region is the vast collection of travertine and karst formations. It… Read more
Introducing Lijiang, Yunnan – A new, carefully crafted tour
Lijiang, a city at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, is famous for its nature, culture and history. It is also the location of our newest, carefully crafted series of tours. We’ve partnered with a local Tibetan and… Read more
Where do we go now?
It’s a big world out there. Where do you even begin as you consider stepping out of your door? Start by determining your key motivations. Not everyone travels for the same reason and different kinds of travel achieve different goals… Read more
How Adventurous Do I Need to be for The Tibetan Plateau?
The Tibetan Plateau, though known as the Roof of the World, can be enjoyed by people of all ages, abilities, and skill levels. You don’t have to join an expedition to the summit of Everest to experience the plateau. Opportunities… Read more
The Tibet Travel Permit and Eastern Tibet
The Tibetan Plateau, known as the “Roof of the World” stretches from Northern India to the middle of China. Also included are countries like Nepal and Bhutan. With so many choices, where is the best place to visit? In… Read more
Packing for a Winter Trip to Eastern Tibet
For starters, it is a good idea to check out our post about traveling to Tibet in Winter. This will give you a basic idea of what to expect and how to best be prepared before jumping into the… Read more
Traveling to Tibet in Winter
When planning a trip to the roof of the world, many people start by asking, “When is the best time of year to travel?” To best answer this question, we have to start with the goals and motivations for… Read more