What documents I should hold
for traveling in Tibet?
There are two requirements for foreign tourists
tour in Tibet. One is the Chinese Visa, which you
Can apply for in Chinese Embassy in your place. Another
is the Alien' Travel Permit , which issued by Tibet
Tourism Bureau.
How to enter Tibet?
By air, there have been opened five flight routes.
Beijing-Lhasa, Chengdu -Lhasa , Chongqing-Lhasa, Xian-Lhasa,
Kathmandu-Lhasa. But only flights from Chengdu are
the daily service. Overland: there are several roads
to Tibet from Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan of China and
Kathmandu from Nepal. The quite accessible way is
from Qinghai, Yuanna and Kathmandu. The Chuan-Zhang
Highway is too rough to drive.
How to get the Alien's Travel
Permit?
Your local travel agency can be your representative
for applying for the permit, and also you can get
it right here. The copy of your valid passport and
Chinese visa with your occupation should be provided
when you apply for it. We can receive It both from
fax and e-mail.
Is independent tour allowed in
Tibet?
In dependent tour is not allowed in Tibet. You should
join an organized group or have the local travel operator
arranged for you.
Can I travel
in Tibet by bus, I really can't afford the car?
You can try on taking bus when you are
this way: Lhasa -Golmud and Lhasa-shigatse .But don't
take the bus to Tsedang ,the checkpoint through this
way is very strict! And you'd better not take the
bus to Dam, it's an adventure anyway! And the road
to LinZhi are on the construction, so It is quite
impossible to go there by bus!
What are the hot places in Tibet?
Lhasa, Tsedang, Gyantse, Shigatse, Tingri, Dam etc
are the most popular places in Tibet both for Normal
or trekking tour in Tibet. As to the expedition places:
the Mt.Everest, Mt. Kailish and the Kharta area are
the most exciting and accessible places for trekking
and expedition tour.
What can I do with Tibetan beggars?
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. Notice if the beggars are
the old men and women who dress in shredded, bulky
clothing, while the Yunger ones may have a monkey
on a chain, a spectacle of great interest to the Tibetans.
These beggars are professionals, having less meritorions
intentions than religious pilgrims. Just wave them
off as the locals do if you don't want give anything.
What is the best season for tour
in Tibet?
In general speaking, from April to October is the
best season for Tibet tour. But it really depends
on your route. In fact have a winter normal schedule
tour will be quite comfortable. Because in winter,
there isn't full of tourists, you can enjoy the beautiful
scenery freely.
What medic I should bring for
the high elevation?
In addition to the normal medications for traveling,
just like the Aspirin and Ibruprofen etc, you should
bring some High Altitude medication, the " Acetazolamide"
is a ten-tablets to prevent Symptoms of acute mountain
sickness, or you can ask your local doctor for suggestions.
What should I bring for the plateau
weather?
Tibet's high altitude and the atmosphere allow the
sun's solar radiation to strike the earth with unusual
intensity. To protect your eyes and skin, you'd better
to bring the sunscreen, which with a sun protection
factor of 15 and sunglasses or dark glasses are also
useful. And lip creams and balms are also sold with
SPF ratings, zinc, oxide creams provide 100% block-out.
In a pinch, please use toothpaste as a substitute.
What should I keep in mind when
I contact with the Tibetans?
Tibetan people are very kind and hospitable, you
can feel free to talk with them. But there are Some
rulers you should go by!
- Do not photo them without getting the permit
, please show the respect to them !
- Don't talk the sensitive topics like the political
and the religion matters!
- Don't eat the dog, donkey and horse in Tibet!
Can I take a look on Tianzang
(celestial burial) ceremony of the Tibetans?
Do not peer the celestial burial ceremony (by which
bodies all exposed to birds of prey) of Tibetan without
the host's permission.
What should I do if I feel reluctant
to accept the toast of the host?
When the hosts treat you with their local food,
you ought to eat them racily. If you are really reluctant,
thanks and explanation should be delivered. When the
hosts toast you, no matter in what condition, you
should firstly receive the cup and send your thanks
to the hosts. Then you can drink it or let other people
help you if you cannot bear the whole cup of wine.
What should
I take into consideration when I accept the special
present "Hada" of the Tibetans?
When Tibetans present "Hada" (the white
silk ribbon which is usually present to honored guest)
to you, you should humbly hold it with your both hands
and wear it right now. One-hand take-up is considered
disrespectful.
What Statue of person called
" foreign tourist"?
"Foreign tourists" here refers to the person
who doesn't hold Chinese ID card. Although Hong Kong,
Taiwan are the inseparable parts of China, but the
citizens are still required to get the permit.
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