Beijing to Tibet Train Tour – Tibetan Diet in Shigatse and Other Regions of Tibet

Tibet is composed of several regions and each of them has their own Tibetan diet culture. Tourists planning to take the Beijing to Tibet train tour would have the chance to taste varied diets in different regions of Tibet. Tibet Tour would like to make a brief introduction about typical food and their characteristics of different regions for tourists' reference.

Beijing to Tibet Train Tour – Tibetan Diet in Shigatse

The catering in Shigatse Prefecture is quite similar to that in the other regions of Tibet. There are various levels of restaurants in Shigatse – the second largest city on Tibet Plateau except for Lhasa. The decoration in most of the hotels here is characterized by typical Tibetan style. Tourists join the Beijing to Tibet train tour here would have the chance to see some traditional desks, porcelain bowls, Tibetan-style cattail hassock and some religious murals and Thangkas in different restaurants.

Most of the restaurants in Shigatse provide Tibetan style food. Tourists here could have a taste of various local diets, such as the barley wine, Tibetan butter oil tea, Tibetan boiled mutton and beef, air-dried beef and some local style desserts. Besides, some of the restaurants in Shigatse also provide Sichuan-style food. Tourists making the Beijing to Tibet train tour and willing to try something fresh could try some Sichuan-style diet in these restaurants.

Beijing to Tibet Train Tour – Tibetan Diet in Nagqu

The catering in Nagqu is characterized by typical Tibetan style for the typical plateau environment. Beef, mutton and pork, as well as butter, cheese and vegetables are the daily foods of the local Tibetans. The oil tea, fresh milk and yoghurt are their common drink. Tourists join the Beijing to Tibet train tour should note that over eating might cause dyspepsia easily. Solid food and drinks should be prepared if you are planning to visit some remote areas since most of the restaurants are only available in the county seats or towns in Ngaqu Prefecture.

Beijing to Tibet Train Tour – Tibetan Diet in Ngari Prefecture

Tibetan style food and Sichuan style food are the most common ones on Ngari Plateau. Tourists making the Beijing to Tibet train tour should note that the price of the food here might be relatively higher compared to that in other regions due to the severe natural environment on Ngari Plateau. Various fresh vegetables are available at Purang Port for the lower elevation and nice climate here. The Xinjiang style food is available at Shiquanhe Town.