hi...my name is adriana and i want do some group to go to TIbet for tourism in september ( 20 a 28), from Shanghai... somebody can help me to know how can i take the permit visa here in Shanghai? My msn: brazadriana@hotmail.com
Aug. 12,2009 04:37 Mr.Frank replied:
Well, you could apply for the permit at the Shanghai Office of Tibet Tourism Bureau Tel: 021-62578447; 021-62572413 Address: 1/F, No.350 Wuning Lu, Putuo District, Shanghai
12.
Jun. 20,2009 04:53
Reply
Ms.Zhang said:
Anyone interested to go to Tibet in the week of July 20? Just told by local agencies that foreigners cannot go alone. Have to be accompanied by local tour guide and cannot join the local tour. This means we have to hire a driver, a tour guide, and a vehicle at least. Otherwise cannot get the permit. The cost is high. So far we have 2 people: 1 male 1 female, looking for someone who would like to travel together. Plan to start from Chengdu. Pls contact me if you want to know the details: ninazhang1@hotmail.com.
Jun. 22,2009 01:08 Mr.Frank(USA) replied:
Not very sure about what you meant of local tour. As I know, you could participate in a tour supplied by any international travel agancy in China. You may look for a reliable one. BTW, I have read an artilce introducing the Tibet travel permit on this website: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/tibet/
Jul. 7,2009 01:22 Mr.Geoff(us) replied:
i am arriving July 22nd, 2009 in Llasa and ending in Kathmandu on the 28th and am going solo. If you are interested in joining please let me know asap.
my email is carlston.3@osu.edu
Aug. 3,2009 03:37 Ms.clarrice(malaysia) replied:
hi,my name is clarrice from malaysia who also interested to do lhasa in early of sept..ya i do agreed with u that join a tour guide there will cost more expensive.may i know where u from?
Aug. 4,2009 00:37 Ms.Jean(Malaysia) replied:
Hi everyone :) Am Jean from M'sia. My trip to Tibet starts from 17Sept and so far there are only 3 of us. Yes, a local tour guide is compulsory.
Clarrice, would you like to join us since you're planned for Sept? Am hoping that you change change your leave schedule to mid Sept. Btw, we are flying via China Eastern to Lhasa via Shanghai and XinYang. Just booked the tickets today. Do let me know soonest.
Aug. 6,2009 08:10 Ms.Vivien(malaysia) replied:
Hi Jean, Clarrice and all,
I am also a malaysian planning to visit tibet in sept this year ,but will be end sept (in conjunction with oct holiday). i knew it would be super crowded and everything will be more expensive, yet, that is the only chance for my holiday . i was planning to go by backpacked , and not joining any tour. seems like quite impossible now, do you both mind sharing your itinery plan ? my original plan is from chengdu by car into lhasa( takes 8 days) , then 5 days in lhasa around places nearby , then heading to kathmandu. is it possible ? thanks in advance !
Aug. 10,2009 04:18 Mr.camel(malaysia) replied:
Hi Vivien.
i'll be heading tibet begining of oct too. went there twice, this is my 3rd trip. actually you can backpack still. :) as long as you know the way.. contact me if anyone interested. coantz@hotmail.com. am from malaysia.
13.
Aug. 7,2009 22:30
Reply
Ms.Charmaine(SIngapore) said:
I planning to visit Tibet in early Oct 09 which is a long break, will depart from Shanghai. Was recommended to take train as you will feel the "four seasons" while on the way there.... Any hotel that has better service? and easy access to their place of Interest? Also can recommend any nice eating place there...
thank you sooo much
Aug. 10,2009 01:46 Mr.Danny replied:
Here are some hotels: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/lhasa-hotels.htm Recommend Four Points By Sheraton Lhasa Hotel and Lhasa Hotel. You can also walk to Barkhor Street and Jokhang Temple. On the way you walk around the spots, you can find places to eat and snacks in lanes.
14.
Jul. 31,2009 16:49
Reply
Mr.Oleksandr(Canada) said:
Hi, My name is Oleksandr. I am from canada. I plans to visit tibet, Kailash. I am going vish a beeg group. But olmost all peaple is going from Kiev, Ukraine. They open a permit to tibet. Can u halpe me to open a permit to tibet? Treap starts 5 seotember 2009. Thank u...
Aug. 4,2009 03:30 Mr.Sandy replied:
You should participate the tour and the travel agency will handle it for you. You can try to email this website to know about the procedure.
15.
Jun. 28,2009 22:38
Reply
Ms.Theresa(Singapore) said:
Hi, I am planning to visit Lhasa on 25th Jul till 3rd Aug. i was told that we are not allow to arrive in Lhasa without buying the tour packages and engaging one of the tour guide from them.Pls explain why? can i just ask the tour agency to arrange the tickets and the TTB permit ? as for the tour packages and tourguide, we can decide upon arrival in lhasa. please tell me which company can arrange the tickets and TTB permit without selling the tour packages. You great help will be highly appreciated. Thanks!
Jun. 30,2009 05:03 Ms.Yuan(China) replied:
That's because overseas tourists are not allowed to visit Tibet as an individual. They should join a group tour to go there. Travel Permit is necessary. If you go to the border area, you need a frontier travel permit as well.
16.
Nov. 28,2008 03:27
Reply
Mr.Tom(USA) said:
anyone knows if the restrictions are still in effect for foreingers going to Tibet now? Is it safe to Lhasa this winter?
Nov. 29,2008 00:56 Ms.Elizabeth Simpson replied:
HI! Following the news that the restrictions was removed early in May! So it is safe, especially in Lhasa, or youc can participate a tour. Winter is not the best season there. It may chilly anyway!
Nov. 30,2008 11:09 Ms.Mary(USA) replied:
Is it true that there are 1,500 lakes in Tibet? How come some of them are not on the map?
Dec. 10,2008 09:41 Mr.Jef(Australia) replied:
I am leaving for Beifing and on to the train to Lhasa in two weeks. I've been told that Tibet is open and that I have a Tibet permit. So Jan in Tibet - will be cold and so thrilling
Jun. 9,2009 23:17 Mr.Collins(USA) replied:
Yes the Chinese authorities have succeeded in quahing any semblance of freedom for the Tibetan people. If you like visiting a mountainous gulag, you'll LUV Tibet!
Any chance of a free election here or any place else in China?
17.
Jun. 6,2009 03:14
Reply
Ms.Ling(Brunei) said:
what are the best souvenirs to get from Tibet?
Jun. 6,2009 22:05 Mr.Qi replied:
You can bring silver ornaments, and decorations made of yak bone, Tongkha (abuddist painting), masks, hanging carpet, Tibetan herbs or incense, Prayer's wheel or other religious items. For things to eat, you can buy some dried beef, chang, butter tea.
18.
May. 20,2009 07:51
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Ms.ming(Singapore) said:
can anyone recommend any guesthouse to stay in lhasa or the surrounding area? i saw there is one in namtso lake,any one can advise how shall we place the booking? thanks
Jun. 6,2009 21:59 Mr.Qi replied:
You can stay in Jinjiang Inn near the Portala in Lhasa. The guest houses in Namtso are not in the lakeside, as I know. They are in the town or near the military station there. To see the sunrise at the lake, you can think about simple tent. Good luck!
19.
Apr. 13,2009 10:07
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Mrs.Sabrina(Minnesota) said:
I really need to know any special resident of any time period that lived here, in Tibet!
May. 11,2009 18:15 Ms.Hollander(USA) replied:
You should search what you need on the internet, I am pretty sure you'll get your answer. Good Luck! :)
20.
Apr. 28,2009 10:15
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Mrs.ify(Nig) said:
please i will like to know if it is conducive to visit tibet in June/july
Apr. 28,2009 22:57 Mr.William Zhao replied:
Yes, it is the beginning of the touristy season to Tibet~
May. 11,2009 18:10 Ms.Hollander(USA) replied:
Yes it would be nice to visit Tibet then, as Mr. William Zhao said that is the beginning of the tourist season, :)
21.
Apr. 23,2009 03:03
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Mrs.jane(uk) said:
hi can you tell me if the weather is better in may-june or sep-oct and will i be likely to get a lot of rain in the day time an lhasa any information would be apreciated as we are planning an overland trip in 2010 thanks
Apr. 24,2009 03:08 Mr.Jerry replied:
Both ok. The four months are comparatively the better seasons to visit Tibet. Sep-Oct may has more beautiful scenery. Although in summer, you should take warm clothes. If you have other plans, for example, you can visit Qinghai in August and then turn to TIbet in September. Up to your schedule.
22.
Mar. 9,2009 16:09
Reply
Mrs.machin(uk) said:
hi my name is jayne myself and my husband are planning an overland trip to tibet and are wondering when would be the best time to travel as there are a lot of conflicting reports we are thinking of going either middle of april to beginning of may or the middle of may to the begining of june can any one advise as we do not want to be thers when it is too cold and a lot of rain thanks for your replies
Mar. 10,2009 20:07 Ms.Cindy replied:
Because of the conflict, Tibetan scenic spots were closed. The goverment has remove the embargo on tourism. So, more people are planning their trips there. Generally speaking, April to October is the favorable time to visit, July to August is the best. South Tibet is warmer and glassland in northern Tibet will turn green in middle or late April. If you do not jion a tour group, do take with you your visa and letter of approval signed by Tibet tourism administration. Good luck!
23.
Jan. 23,2009 09:12
Reply
Mr.Tim(England) said:
Hi, I have read several conflicting reports about travel in Tibet - is it possible to travel independently in tibet, or do you have to travel as part of a tour?
I'm planning on going in June, any help would be much appreciated!
Feb. 20,2009 18:05 Mr.Frank(usa) replied:
I recently was told by my china travel agent that I could not go to Tibet. I would like to know why since these plans have been made since September.
Feb. 25,2009 07:04 Ms.Lynn(China) replied:
One person alone can not visit Tibet. But if arranged through a China travel agency and accompanied by a local guide that is possible. Cheers.
24.
Jan. 22,2009 17:50
Reply
Mr.Nitsa(USA) said:
Can anyone tell me about a tour that includes Mount Everest base, Lhasa, Lugu lake with a visit to Mosou Villages?? I am planning to leave this summer for 2 weeks.
Feb. 2,2009 02:22 Ms.Zhao(China) replied:
Hello, maybe the following tour is what you want. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/tour/tibet/tour9.htm
or, you can tailor made a tour for yourself. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/tour/tailormade.htm
Hope you enjoy your tour in China.
Feb. 18,2009 23:28 Mr.Manish(China) replied:
If you wanna go to Mt.Everest base, its better you go from Nepal. Hope you can enjoy your tour in China and Nepal.
25.
Jan. 18,2009 04:03
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Ms.wang said:
we're leaving in a few days from beijing and will spend the chinese new year there.
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Travelers' Voices on Tibet (25)
11.
Aug. 12,2009 00:55 Reply
Mrs.adriana(brasil) said:
hi...my name is adriana and i want do some group to go to TIbet for tourism in september ( 20 a 28), from Shanghai...
somebody can help me to know how can i take the permit visa here in Shanghai?
My msn: brazadriana@hotmail.com
Aug. 12,2009 04:37
Mr.Frank replied:
Well, you could apply for the permit at the Shanghai Office of Tibet Tourism Bureau
Tel: 021-62578447; 021-62572413
Address: 1/F, No.350 Wuning Lu, Putuo District, Shanghai
12.
Jun. 20,2009 04:53 Reply
Ms.Zhang said:
Anyone interested to go to Tibet in the week of July 20? Just told by local agencies that foreigners cannot go alone. Have to be accompanied by local tour guide and cannot join the local tour. This means we have to hire a driver, a tour guide, and a vehicle at least. Otherwise cannot get the permit. The cost is high. So far we have 2 people: 1 male 1 female, looking for someone who would like to travel together. Plan to start from Chengdu. Pls contact me if you want to know the details: ninazhang1@hotmail.com.
Jun. 22,2009 01:08
Mr.Frank(USA) replied:
Not very sure about what you meant of local tour. As I know, you could participate in a tour supplied by any international travel agancy in China. You may look for a reliable one.
BTW, I have read an artilce introducing the Tibet travel permit on this website: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/tibet/
Jul. 7,2009 01:22
Mr.Geoff(us) replied:
i am arriving July 22nd, 2009 in Llasa and ending in Kathmandu on the 28th and am going solo. If you are interested in joining please let me know asap.
my email is carlston.3@osu.edu
Aug. 3,2009 03:37
Ms.clarrice(malaysia) replied:
hi,my name is clarrice from malaysia who also interested to do lhasa in early of sept..ya i do agreed with u that join a tour guide there will cost more expensive.may i know where u from?
Aug. 4,2009 00:37
Ms.Jean(Malaysia) replied:
Hi everyone :) Am Jean from M'sia. My trip to Tibet starts from 17Sept and so far there are only 3 of us. Yes, a local tour guide is compulsory.
Clarrice, would you like to join us since you're planned for Sept? Am hoping that you change change your leave schedule to mid Sept. Btw, we are flying via China Eastern to Lhasa via Shanghai and XinYang. Just booked the tickets today. Do let me know soonest.
Aug. 6,2009 08:10
Ms.Vivien(malaysia) replied:
Hi Jean, Clarrice and all,
I am also a malaysian planning to visit tibet in sept this year ,but will be end sept (in conjunction with oct holiday). i knew it would be super crowded and everything will be more expensive, yet, that is the only chance for my holiday . i was planning to go by backpacked , and not joining any tour. seems like quite impossible now, do you both mind sharing your itinery plan ? my original plan is from chengdu by car into lhasa( takes 8 days) , then 5 days in lhasa around places nearby , then heading to kathmandu. is it possible ? thanks in advance !
Aug. 10,2009 04:18
Mr.camel(malaysia) replied:
Hi Vivien.
i'll be heading tibet begining of oct too. went there twice, this is my 3rd trip. actually you can backpack still. :) as long as you know the way.. contact me if anyone interested.
coantz@hotmail.com. am from malaysia.
13.
Aug. 7,2009 22:30 Reply
Ms.Charmaine(SIngapore) said:
I planning to visit Tibet in early Oct 09 which is a long break, will depart from Shanghai. Was recommended to take train as you will feel the "four seasons" while on the way there.... Any hotel that has better service? and easy access to their place of Interest? Also can recommend any nice eating place there...
thank you sooo much
Aug. 10,2009 01:46
Mr.Danny replied:
Here are some hotels:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/lhasa-hotels.htm
Recommend Four Points By Sheraton Lhasa Hotel and Lhasa Hotel. You can also walk to Barkhor Street and Jokhang Temple. On the way you walk around the spots, you can find places to eat and snacks in lanes.
14.
Jul. 31,2009 16:49 Reply
Mr.Oleksandr(Canada) said:
Hi, My name is Oleksandr. I am from canada. I plans to visit tibet, Kailash. I am going vish a beeg group. But olmost all peaple is going from Kiev, Ukraine. They open a permit to tibet.
Can u halpe me to open a permit to tibet?
Treap starts 5 seotember 2009.
Thank u...
Aug. 4,2009 03:30
Mr.Sandy replied:
You should participate the tour and the travel agency will handle it for you. You can try to email this website to know about the procedure.
15.
Jun. 28,2009 22:38 Reply
Ms.Theresa(Singapore) said:
Hi, I am planning to visit Lhasa on 25th Jul till 3rd Aug. i was told that we are not allow to arrive in Lhasa without buying the tour packages and engaging one of the tour guide from them.Pls explain why? can i just ask the tour agency to arrange the tickets and the TTB permit ? as for the tour packages and tourguide, we can decide upon arrival in lhasa. please tell me which company can arrange the tickets and TTB permit without selling the tour packages. You great help will be highly appreciated. Thanks!
Jun. 30,2009 05:03
Ms.Yuan(China) replied:
That's because overseas tourists are not allowed to visit Tibet as an individual. They should join a group tour to go there. Travel Permit is necessary. If you go to the border area, you need a frontier travel permit as well.
16.
Nov. 28,2008 03:27 Reply
Mr.Tom(USA) said:
anyone knows if the restrictions are still in effect for foreingers going to Tibet now? Is it safe to Lhasa this winter?
Nov. 29,2008 00:56
Ms.Elizabeth Simpson replied:
HI! Following the news that the restrictions was removed early in May! So it is safe, especially in Lhasa, or youc can participate a tour. Winter is not the best season there. It may chilly anyway!
Nov. 30,2008 11:09
Ms.Mary(USA) replied:
Is it true that there are 1,500 lakes in Tibet? How come some of them are not on the map?
Dec. 10,2008 09:41
Mr.Jef(Australia) replied:
I am leaving for Beifing and on to the train to Lhasa in two weeks. I've been told that Tibet is open and that I have a Tibet permit. So Jan in Tibet - will be cold and so thrilling
Jun. 9,2009 23:17
Mr.Collins(USA) replied:
Yes the Chinese authorities have succeeded in quahing any semblance of freedom for the Tibetan people. If you like visiting a mountainous gulag, you'll LUV Tibet!
Any chance of a free election here or any place else in China?
17.
Jun. 6,2009 03:14 Reply
Ms.Ling(Brunei) said:
what are the best souvenirs to get from Tibet?
Jun. 6,2009 22:05
Mr.Qi replied:
You can bring silver ornaments, and decorations made of yak bone, Tongkha (abuddist painting), masks, hanging carpet, Tibetan herbs or incense, Prayer's wheel or other religious items. For things to eat, you can buy some dried beef, chang, butter tea.
18.
May. 20,2009 07:51 Reply
Ms.ming(Singapore) said:
can anyone recommend any guesthouse to stay in lhasa or the surrounding area? i saw there is one in namtso lake,any one can advise how shall we place the booking? thanks
Jun. 6,2009 21:59
Mr.Qi replied:
You can stay in Jinjiang Inn near the Portala in Lhasa. The guest houses in Namtso are not in the lakeside, as I know. They are in the town or near the military station there. To see the sunrise at the lake, you can think about simple tent. Good luck!
19.
Apr. 13,2009 10:07 Reply
Mrs.Sabrina(Minnesota) said:
I really need to know any special resident of any time period that lived here, in Tibet!
May. 11,2009 18:15
Ms.Hollander(USA) replied:
You should search what you need on the internet, I am pretty sure you'll get your answer. Good Luck! :)
20.
Apr. 28,2009 10:15 Reply
Mrs.ify(Nig) said:
please i will like to know if it is conducive to visit tibet in June/july
Apr. 28,2009 22:57
Mr.William Zhao replied:
Yes, it is the beginning of the touristy season to Tibet~
May. 11,2009 18:10
Ms.Hollander(USA) replied:
Yes it would be nice to visit Tibet then, as Mr. William Zhao said that is the beginning of the tourist season, :)
21.
Apr. 23,2009 03:03 Reply
Mrs.jane(uk) said:
hi
can you tell me if the weather is better in may-june
or sep-oct
and will i be likely to get a lot of rain in the day time an lhasa
any information would be apreciated as we are planning an overland trip in 2010
thanks
Apr. 24,2009 03:08
Mr.Jerry replied:
Both ok. The four months are comparatively the better seasons to visit Tibet. Sep-Oct may has more beautiful scenery. Although in summer, you should take warm clothes. If you have other plans, for example, you can visit Qinghai in August and then turn to TIbet in September. Up to your schedule.
22.
Mar. 9,2009 16:09 Reply
Mrs.machin(uk) said:
hi my name is jayne
myself and my husband are planning an overland trip to tibet and are wondering when would be the best time to travel as there are a lot of conflicting reports
we are thinking of going either middle of april to beginning of may or the middle of may to the begining of june can any one advise as we do not want to be thers when it is too cold and a lot of rain
thanks for your replies
Mar. 10,2009 20:07
Ms.Cindy replied:
Because of the conflict, Tibetan scenic spots were closed. The goverment has remove the embargo on tourism. So, more people are planning their trips there. Generally speaking, April to October is the favorable time to visit, July to August is the best. South Tibet is warmer and glassland in northern Tibet will turn green in middle or late April. If you do not jion a tour group, do take with you your visa and letter of approval signed by Tibet tourism administration. Good luck!
23.
Jan. 23,2009 09:12 Reply
Mr.Tim(England) said:
Hi, I have read several conflicting reports about travel in Tibet - is it possible to travel independently in tibet, or do you have to travel as part of a tour?
I'm planning on going in June, any help would be much appreciated!
Feb. 20,2009 18:05
Mr.Frank(usa) replied:
I recently was told by my china travel agent that I could not go to Tibet. I would like to know why since these plans have been made since September.
Feb. 25,2009 07:04
Ms.Lynn(China) replied:
One person alone can not visit Tibet. But if arranged through a China travel agency and accompanied by a local guide that is possible. Cheers.
24.
Jan. 22,2009 17:50 Reply
Mr.Nitsa(USA) said:
Can anyone tell me about a tour that includes Mount Everest base, Lhasa, Lugu lake with a visit to Mosou Villages??
I am planning to leave this summer for 2 weeks.
Feb. 2,2009 02:22
Ms.Zhao(China) replied:
Hello, maybe the following tour is what you want.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/tour/tibet/tour9.htm
or, you can tailor made a tour for yourself.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/tour/tailormade.htm
Hope you enjoy your tour in China.
Feb. 18,2009 23:28
Mr.Manish(China) replied:
If you wanna go to Mt.Everest base, its better you go from Nepal. Hope you can enjoy your tour in China and Nepal.
25.
Jan. 18,2009 04:03 Reply
Ms.wang said:
we're leaving in a few days from beijing and will spend the chinese new year there.
hooray!