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| FAQs |
| What
statue of person is called "foreign tourist"? |
| Only those who hold foreign
passports and ID cards are known as a foreign tourist.
The people of Hong Kong, Macau are considered as the Chinese
nationals. |
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| Is independent tour
allowed in Tibet? |
| No, always required the
group visa and the group tour package to visit Tibet. |
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| What is the best
season for tour in Tibet? |
Generally speaking, from
April to October is the best season for Tibet tour. Though
these are the best months to visit Tibet, but throughout
the year the tour is operated there and the good accommodation
to economical one is available in major cities of Tibet. |
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| What are some popular
places in Tibet? |
.Lhasa, Tsedang, Gyantse,
Shigatse, Tingri, Zhangmu etc. are the most popular places
in Tibet, for both normal and trekking itineraries. For
expedition, Mt. Everest and Mt. Kailish, cho you and Sishapangma
are the most exciting and accessible areas. |
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| How to enter Tibet? |
To enter Tibet, we can use
plane, train, bus, jeep and to move one place to another,
both air and land as well as feet. |
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| Can I travel in
Tibet by bus? I really can't afford the car. |
Yes, but very limited, as
the public transport system is not available in all the
places, so it is almost an obligation to use Jeep or some
private vehicle to travel to Tibet. |
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| Other than Chinese
currency, what else currency is acceptable in Tibet? |
USD is acceptable only in
a very limited range. However, for convenience, Chinese
currency is the best choice. If you want to change USD
to Chinese currency in Tibet, you can change in Lhasa
Hotel or the Bank of China in Lhasa. |
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| Can I draw cash
from the local banks in Tibet? |
| Yes, but only the Bank of
China in Lhasa has this function. However, the ATM there
doesn't always work properly. So we suggest you to bring
some cash with you. |
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| 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 rules you should go by: |
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Do not photo them without
permission, please show the respect to them! |
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Do not talk about the sensitive topics
like political or religious matters! |
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Do not eat dog, donkey or horse in
Tibet! |
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| What can I do with
Tibetan beggars? |
You can donate some limited
money of food to beggers but respecting the self esteem
it is recommended to discourage the begging and especially
to children. |
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| What medicines should
I bring for the high elevation? |
Try to bring the following
medicines that will be very useful during your travel:
cold and flu tablets, throat lozenges, nasal decongestant,
Aspirin, Multivitamins. Or you can ask your local doctor
for suggestions. |
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| 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. It's very easy to get
sun-burnt there. Sunscreen of high sun protection factor,
quality sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat are good means
of protection. Calamine lotion is good for mild sun-burnt.
Those with fair complexions should bring reflective sunscreen
with them. Apply the sunscreen to your nose and lips as
well. As the major parts of Tibetan territory is in a
high elevation and dry air is prevalent, it is recommended
to bring the warm clothes and equipments. |
