What are the procedures for Qinghai Tibetan go on road trip to enter Tibet?

If you just want to go to places like Lhasa, just bring your ID card or passport. If you go to the border areas such as Mount Everest and Ali, you need to apply for a border pass in advance at the place where your household registration is located.

1. What documents do I need to travel to Tibet?

For tourists who don't have Chinese mainland ID cards (including foreign tourists and Taiwan Province compatriots), two documents are necessary: First, you can apply for a Chinese visa at the local China Embassy. The other is the approval letter for foreigners to enter Tibet issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau.

2. How can I get a letter of approval to travel to Tibet?

You can apply through the local travel agency. Please bring a copy of your valid passport and visa and your professional identity when applying. You can provide the above information by letter, fax and email.

3. Can I travel to Tibet alone?

Foreign tourists are not allowed to travel alone [backpackers] for the time being. You must join a tour group or be arranged by a local travel agency. However, there are also flexible ways. Many tourists extend their time after joining a group in Tibet, or participate in various tourism activities organized by local travel agencies after arrival.

4. What season is the best for traveling in Tibet?

Generally speaking, April to 10 is the best season to travel to Tibet. The specific situation depends on the specific route. In fact, it is more comfortable to travel to Tibet in winter, because there are fewer tourists in winter and you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery more freely.

5. What is the hottest place in Tibet?

Lhasa, Zedang, Gyangze, Shigatse, Dingri, Dangxiong and other places are the most popular places, whether for regular tourism or hiking. Everest, Shenshan and other places are full of surprises and excitement, and are popular areas for exploration and hiking.

6. How to enter Tibet?

1). Aviation: Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi, Chongqing, Xining and Hong Kong all have flights to Lhasa, and Chengdu is the most convenient.

2) Land: You can enter Tibet by land from Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan and Kathmandu, Nepal. The best scenery is Sichuan-Tibet Road, but it is more difficult to walk. Generally, it is better to take an off-road vehicle, and the best way is Qinghai-Tibet Road. The introduction of road conditions can be found in the corresponding column of this topic.

7. I can't afford a car. Can I travel to Tibet by shuttle bus?

There are shuttle buses from Lhasa to the east, south, west and north. In addition to regular government buses, there are some private buses outside the station that can also pick up and drop off tourists, and the fares are often cheaper. Buses and vans with 1 1 seats are generally used in Tibet, and a small number of off-road vehicles are also used (for example, only off-road vehicles are allowed to pass in Ali). In addition, the front seats of private buses are more expensive than the back seats. The following are the fares and timetables of some buses: (The timetable of passenger buses from Lhasa to other places)

8. What should I pay attention to when contacting Tibetans?

Tibetan people are hospitable, you can talk with them at will, but you must pay attention to the following matters:

1) You can't take pictures without the permission of the subject, so you should respect each other.

2) Don't talk about sensitive issues such as politics and religion.

3) Do not eat dog meat, monkey meat or horse meat.

9. What do you think of beggars in Tibet?

Religious beggars are accepted by Tibetan society. Donating some things and money to pilgrims is a kind act, usually 50 cents or 20 cents. Note: If beggars are elderly men and women in rags or young beggars with monkeys, these people are generally professional beggars. If you don't want to give them anything, you can drive them away like the locals.

10. What medicine should I prepare for altitude sickness?

In addition to the drugs needed for their own diseases, it is recommended to prepare rhodiola, aspirin, aminophylline and other drugs.

1 1. What should I prepare for my trip to Tibet?

Due to the high altitude and thin atmosphere, the solar radiation intensity in Tibet is very high. In order to protect eyes and skin, it is best to prepare sunglasses, sun hats and sunscreen.