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Traveling to Tibet is possible, but may not be the easiest destination. It is under control of the Chinese army and they restrict travel.
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Where can one find good deals on travel to Tibet?
One can find the best deals on traveling to Tibet from his local travel agency, or on sites such as Great Tibet Tour, Tibet Discovery or Lonely Planet.
What documents should you hold for your Tibet travel?
Due to Tibet's unique ethnic traditions, cultural heritage, tourist service facilities and many complicated things, there are generally four documents(the Chinese Visa, Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB), Aliens' Travel Permit (PSB), the Military Permit) required for foreign tourists who want to travel freely in Tibet. For Tibet Travel Permit please visit Tibet Vista/ tibettravel.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actually, foreigners are not allowed to view all the Tibet,like Chamdo.
How can you apply for Tibet travel permit?
Who need Tibet Entry Permit?1. Foreigners who hold foreign passports2. Taiwan compatriots3. Overseas Chinese who hold foreign passport(residents in Hong Kong and Macao who has passports of Chinese Special Zone or China Re-entry Permit do not need Tibet Travel Permit)Why foreigners need Tibet Entry PermitBecause of the special culture and tradition of Tibet, the transportation condition and the capacity of receiving, and at the same time, in order to protect the precious cultural relics and entironment, the government stipulates that the foreigners who will travel in Tibet should apply for Tibet entry Permit approved by Tibet Bureau. Moreover, foreign journalists, diplomats and government officials should travel to Tibet under the arrangement by the Foreign Affairs Office.Difference between Tibet Entry Permit and Alien's Travel PermitTibet Entry Permit is the basic document you need when traveling in Tibet. When changing for your boarding pass, book train tickets and hotel, you need to show both your passport and your Tibet Entry Permit. Holding Tibet Entry Permit, you can travel in Lhasa region including Lhasa city, Yumdrok Yuntso, Ganden, Tsuphu, Namtso, Drigung Til and Reting. It is issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau. And it can be applied by Travel agency.However, if you want to travel in"unopened regions" in Tibet, such as Gyantse, Sakya, Tsetang and Shigatse ect, the Alien's Travel Permit issued by Public Security Bureau is also needed. When applying for Tibet Travel Permit, a copy of your passport is enough, while applying for Alien's Travel Permit, Your original passport is necessary. Usually, upon your arrival in Lhasa and check in the hotel on the first day, our tour guide will ask for your original passports and Tibet Permits, and go to the Public Security Bureau to apply on the second day, you can get the PSB at the same day. You don't have to come in person.How to get Tibet Entry PermitTravel agency who arrange your itinerary could apply for the permit for you. What you should provide with is the basic personal information including name, nationality, age, sex, occupation and passport number, your travel itinerary and schedule. And at the same time, copy or scan the first page of your passport and visa to travel agency. And they can apply for it for you. Although the permit can be issued in 3 working days generally, you still should apply for it as early as possible, considering the travel agency needs it to book hotel and tickets for you. As you entering into Tibet, the Tibet Entry Permit will be kept by your guide.Important Issues About Tibet Travel Permit1. Only after having your Tibet Travel Permit can a travel agency buy air tickets for you. You can then pass airport check-in.2. Even if you have the Tibet Travel Permit, you are not allowed to travel anywhere outside of Lhasa city. If you want to get out of Lhasa, you have to apply for another permit, Aliens' Travel Permit.3. Generally speaking, it takes three working days to get the Tibet Travel Permit if you submit all the necessary documents on time.(source from Tibet Vista)Why does not travel agency apply for Tibet Entry Permit without arrangement of your tour?Please note that no travel agency can provide"permit-only" service. You should confirm that your travel itinerary will be arranged by them and then they can apply for your permit. Tourists are not allowed to bring with it and travel to anywhere they want. Once you are stopped by police, you will be sent out of Tibet or have troubles. At the same time, the travel agency which applies for the permit for you will be in travel too, so no legitimate travel agency will provide "permit-only" service for you.
How do you get a Tibet travel permit?
Tibet Travel Permits (or Tibet visa) are the necessary documents required for a tour to Tibet in addition to Chinese visa. Tibet Travel Permits vary according to the places that travelers plan to visit, but the most basic one is the permit issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau. It is required as a must entry pass to Tibet for every foreign traveler.Due to Tibet's unique ethnic traditions, cultural heritage, tourist service facilities, reception capacity, ecological protection needs and traffic situation, the National Tourism Administration prescribed that foreign tourists, Taiwan and overseas Chinese tourists (except for Hong Kong and Macao residents holding Chinese passports or return certificates) have to get a Tibet Travel Permit before they are allowed to enter Tibet. All tourists can get it through a travel agency except for diplomats, journalists and government officials. They have to go through the Tibet Foreign Affairs Office.Please keep in mind that foreign tourists are generally required to have four kinds of documents to travel in Tibet.Chinese VisaTibet Travel PermitAliens' Travel PermitMilitary Area Entry Permit（Only for some special place）More on Tibet Vista(tibettravel.org)
Why Tibet permit is hard to get?
Tibet travel permits are hard to get for some people. This is because the Tibet Tourism Bureau has issued a new policy on these permits, which states that Tibet travel permits will only be issued to those people that have at least four people in their group that are of the same nationality.
Where may I buy a ticket on the Qinghai-Tibet railway I would like to reserve it over the Internet if that is possible.?
Try an online travel agency or ticket outlet, as it is very difficult to get the tickets for Qinghai-Tibet railway all the year round.
How do people travel in Tibet?
by trolly and bysycle and cars
When is Tibet closed for foreign travelers in 2017?
Tibet Travel Permits will not be issued for travelers who will enter into Tibet during Feb. 20 to March 31, 2017. If travelers enter into Tibet before Feb.20, they need to depart from Tibet before Feb.25.
Where did djums djums come from?
Tibet or possible Burma.
Where can you download maps of Tibet?
To plan a special Tibet tour, it is better for you to prepare the newest and most useful maps of Tibet, such as Tibet location map, Tibet world map, Lhasa map, Mount Kailash map, Lake Mansarovar map, Tibet Nepal map, Tibet train map, Mount Everest map, and other big Tibet travel map. I highly recommend this page: tibettravel.org/tibet-map/ .
If you are a US citizen is it possible to get a visa to travel to Tibet?
There are overall four documents required for foreign tourists who want to travel freely in Tibet.- One is the Chinese Visa, which you can apply for in Chinese Embassy in your country (If you go to Tibet via mainland China).- One is Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB), which you have to obtain in order to enter Tibet.- One is the Alien Travel Permit (PSB) when you are planning to travel to the 'unopened' areas in Tibet.- The other is the Military Permit, which you have to obtain if you are planning to travel to some military sensitive areas.PassportAll individuals entering Tibet must hold a passport valid for at least six months. China Visa1. Entering Tibet via Mainland ChinaTibet is part of China, under the Chinese Central Government's Sovereignty. Thus to travel to Tibet, you have to obtain a China Visa at first stage before all are followed up. Visas for individual travel in China are very easy to get from most Chinese embassies. Most Chinese embassies and consulates will issue a standard 30-day, single entry tourist visa in three to five working days (an "L" means travel). If you are lucky, some embassies abroad may give you a 60 or even 90 days. But in Hongkong it is very easy to get a 90-day visa; most agencies can arrange it in one day. If you want more flexibility to enter and leave China several times, most Chinese embassies will issue a double-entry visa. Usually only someone on a "L" visa can travel in Tibet, but recent with a resident or business visa still can travel in Tibet.More tips about applying for a China visa to Tibet:It's better not to mention Tibet as your travel destination when you are applying for a visa to China (China Embassy in Kathmandu is the exceptional). You may be refused by stating that you will go to Tibet. Otherwise, you need to get a Tibet Permit beforehand and apply for a China visa with it then. It is very difficult to apply for a Tibet Permit when you are abroad, or you need to join some groups.
What is the latest news about Tibet Entry Permit in 2016?
On Mar.15th, 2016, Tibet Tourism Bureau started to issued the first group of Tibet Entry Permit with a total number of 22, among which 50% of them are Tibet Vista's customers. They will be the first group of tourist to travel Tibet in early April.
