Yesterday’s post caused a question “should we visit Tibet”. It’s a bit controversial, especially while visiting Tibet lots of money goes not to the Tibetan people. However, Tibet is such a beautiful place so it’s really worth visiting. And also by going to Tibet we can learn about its history and culture from real Tibetan people.
But, please be careful (and sensitive) while talking with Tibetan people and to try not ask too many questions! They are not allowed to talk about many issues and are also afraid of informers (spies)… I know, we’re simply curios but our questions can be easily answered by reliable sources, when we are back home.
p.s. The anniversary contest is still on, you’re very welcome to take part in it! (both iOS and Android work) 🙂
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Wczorajszy post wywołał pytanie “czy powinniśmy odwiedzić Tybet”. Odpowiedź nie jest oczywista. Z jednej strony, podczas naszej wizyty, mnóstwo pieniędzy pójdzie nie do rąk Tybetańczyków. Jednak Tybet jest przepięknym miejscem i zdecydowanie wartym odwiedzenia. Poza tym, podczas naszej wizyty możemy lepiej poznać historię i kulturę Tybetu od jego rdzennych mieszkańców.
Jednak, pamiętajcie aby nie zadawać zbyt wielu pytań Tybetańczykom. Naszą ciekawość może zaspokoić wiele źródeł, chociażby w internecie, i możemy wszystko poczytać po powrocie do domu. A rozmawiając z Tybetańczykami należy być ostrożnym i wrażliwym, ponieważ o wielu kwestiach nie mogą oni rozmawiać, a dodatkowo obawiają się szpiegów…
p.s. Konkurs urodzinowy ciągle aktywny – serdecznie zapraszam! (iOS i Android działają 🙂 )
Penso che sia da visitare, sicuramente è un luogo fantastico, dove incontrare persone speciali e imparare cose nuove.
Bella l’immagine, è da sogno!!
Ciao, Pat
Thank you for your nice words! 🙂
Spy!I see???
yeah… e.g., fake monks…
sono luoghi che sconvolgono chi li visita : per l’estrema bellezza. per l’estrema gentilezza della popolazione locale, per l’estrema povertà e mancanza di libertà.
Visitarlo? sempre
ma se ne torna a pezzi
Totally agree with you!
So pretty, but so dangerous.
well…
Guten Morgen Traveling hab einen schönen sonnigen Sonntag das wünsche ich dir Klaus in Freundschaft
Have a nice Sunday! 🙂
Still unsure! Answered the comment on your previous post before I saw this.
I guess, it’s different for you, because you’ve been there. I don’t know would I go there again…
I would like to go but I do not know. I can only guess and want to believe that if the traveler tries to chose ONLY Tibetan shops, places to stay and to eat then you can kind of support the Tibetan culture, economy and people.
But is it easy to distinguish those places and be sure that the owners are Tibetan people ? And are you even allowed to do so as a tourist ?
A good alternative for those with ethical issues and concerns could be Dharamshala in India I think. As far as I have read there is not an organized travel boycott of Tibet … or am I wrong ?
that’s all very difficult, and I’m afraid there is no simple answer for all questions…
Beautiful short post! 🙂
I have only been in the Nepal-Tibet border when I was a little girl, but we didn’t cross the border. The Nepalese have to obtain a Chinese visa to go to Tibet, so it’s not very convenient for us. There are many Tibetan refugees in Nepal and I really feel for them.. It’s a sad story of modern age.
When I was in Nepal, I also saw many Tibetan refuges, so sad…
Ja na Twoim miejscu wybrałabym się do Tybetu – podobno nie jest to takie niebezpieczne, ale krąży wiele dziwnych plotek o tym miejscu, by wystraszyć potencjalnych turystów. Słyszałam to od ludzi, którzy tam byli i bardzo polecali podróż.
Ale ja byłam w Tybecie, piszę o miejscach które odwiedziłam.
W Tybecie nie ma nic niebezpiecznego (może poza przyrodą 😉 ), a pytanie jest kwestii etycznej…
I can well believe it
Beautiful country!
Czytałam o tym, że Tybetańczycy nie mogą mówić.
Nie dowierzają turystom, ponieważ oni wyjadą, a Tybetańczyk poniesie konsekwencje.
Nie mniej jest to bajecznie egzotyczny kraj. Wielu żyje z tej turystyki.
Pozdrowienia i serdeczności.
To prawda, może też ktoś podsłuchiwać i na nich donieść i później mają problemy. Są nawet fałszywi mnisi… Straszna sytuacja…
It is! 🙂
It’s a very interesting debate, rising important questions… I would love to visit Nepal, but I am more reluctant about Tibet, but maybe I am wrong… maybe we shouldn’t let these places with complicated political issues all alone…
It’s sad that China is getting more powerful and other countries simply let them do whatever they want to, or have Olympics etc…
C’est magnifique avec les reflets. Merci.
Thank you! 🙂
I am surprised you haven’t started by talking about the elevation in Tibet. How did you cope with it? Any advices you can share?
mostly, drink lots of water (even when you’re not thirsty!) and do everything much slower than at home!
And if you feel worse, talk with someone about it, don’t ignore first symptoms!
We talked to the monks where they knew there were no microphones – It is important to let them know that the world knows about the oppression. A horrible situation for them.
That’s so true!
I heard there are many fake monks, so it makes “normal monks” a bit scared of talking to strangers…
The water in this lake is so still! Gorgeous.
Thanks for the tip re: asking Tibetan people too many questions. A tourist certainly doesn’t want to accidentally implicate anyone.
Thank you!
Yeah, sometimes it’s difficult not to say too much…