There is a series of frequently asked questions and answers referring to the overall matters of Tibet travel. The information below ranges from the pre-trip planning to the very details along the journey. We hope it will be a great help to your trip.
Must I travel to Tibet by a travel agency?
What should I consider when working with a travel agency?
Where does the uniqueness of Tibet travel lie?
Which attractions can best attest to a Tibet travel?
Can you recommend some of the best attractions around Tibet?
Can you provide the altitudes of the main regions in Tibet, so that I can have a better plan before the trip?
Is winter good for traveling in Tibet?
Reservation
How can I be sure you are a reliable travel agency?
Which kind of tours do you provide?
I have some questions about your tours, where can I find help? How can I book a tour?
Do you provide any insurance?
Procedures
Can I obtain a Tibet Permit from you?
How much does the TTB permit cost? Which is the legal issuing organization?
Does each individual in a group need a separate permit or only does the group get one that covers everybody? Can we hold the permits ourselves and use them privately? Are copies of the permit valid?
Should I handle the visa or the Tibet travel permits first?
If I plan a tour into Tibet, the central land of China and Katmandu, which kind of documents shall I obtain? How shall I arrange the tour?
Preparations
Is it safe to travel in Tibet?
Is cold very serious for going to Tibet? What shall I do if I catch cold in Tibet?
Can I buy western medicines in Tibet or should I bring them all with me?
What clothes should I wear when traveling in Tibet?
I hear that the sunshine is ruthless in Tibet? How can I protect my skins?
Is it convenient for me to bring cash or credit cards in Tibet?
Should I bring an umbrella?
Is film easily available in Tibet?
Can I wear contact lenses outside in Tibet?
I heard that some small gifts will make the communication with Tibetans easy, which ones shall I take?
Transportation
what is the better way to get to Tibet? Should I travel by air or by road?
Should I travel by the Sichuan-Tibet Highway or Qinghai-Tibet Highway?
How is the condition of trains on Tibet Railway? How can I buy a ticket easily?
I want to change the schedule of my trip, how can I change or return the airplane ticket? How about the fees?
How is the transportation inside Tibet?
Accommodation
What is the condition of the accommodation in Tibet?
Are there many starred hotels in Tibet? Are they difficult to book? And are they expensive?
Does Lhasa have a five-star hotel?
Do the hotels in Tibet provide water heaters?
Can I use the internet in the hotels in Tibet?
Do the hotels provide drinkable water? What about coffee?
Do I need a tent or sleeping bag in Tibet? Where can I get them in Tibet?
Can I lodge in the local houses?
Can you recommend some hotels in Lhasa and other regions?
Dining
I am a vegetarian will I be able to eat a balanced diet when I'm in Tibet?
Are the Tibetan food spicy?
Will I get used to Tibetan food? What if I can't?
Do I need to bring some food items on the travel?
Can I recognize the menus in the Tibetan restaurants? Are they only in Tibetan?
Where can I have the authentic Tibetan Dishes in Lhasa? What about in the other regions?
All-around
Is it difficult for me to get a ticket for Potala Palace? How much does it cost?
Is it ok for me to bathe every day?
How about the shopping markets in Tibet? Are there many fakes? Can I bargain?
I can speak some standard Chinese, but I have learnt that the Tibetan language is quite different, so I wonder if the Tibetans understand Putonghua?
Where can I change my money into CNY?
Can I see sky burial in Tibet?
Can you explain Tibetan etiquettes and taboos?
May I take photos of Tibetan people, especially elderly people? Should I give money for the photography?
Can I take photos in the monasteries in Tibet?
Should I give money to the monks and beggars in Tibet?
To whom can I complain?
What do I do in case of emergency?
