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5.2 Travel Document about tibet : |
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Question: What documents should I hold for traveling in Tibet?
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Answer: There are two documents required for foreign tourists who want to travel in Tibet. One is the Chinese Visa, which you can apply for in Chinese Embassy in your place. Another is the Alien's Travel Permit issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau
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Question: What is Tibet Travel Permit? |
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Answer: Tibet Travel Permit is the official document that allow foreign traveler to enter Tibet. It is granted by the Tibet Tourism Bureau. Tibet Travel Permit sometimes is also called Tibet Entry Permit or TTB permit. |
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Question: How to get the Alien's Travel Permit? |
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Answer: Your local travel agency can be your representative to apply for the Permit. To apply for the Permit, you should provide the copies of your visa, passport and Foreign Residence Permit (if any) by fax or email. |
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Question: What statue of person is called "foreign tourist"? |
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Answer:"Foreign tourist" here refers to the person who doesn't hold Chinese ID card. Although Hongkong, Taiwan and Macao are the inseparable parts of China, the citizens there are still required to get the Permit. |
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Question: Is independent tour allowed in Tibet? |
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Answer:Independent tour is prohibited in Tibet. You should take part in an organized group or have the local travel operator to arrange for you. |
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Question: Can I get the Tibet Travel Permit easily? |
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Answer: Travelers can get the Tibet Travel Permit easily through a travel agency except diplomats, journalists, and government officials who should travel to Tibet under the arrangement by the Foreign Affairs Office of Tibet Government. |
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Question: When do I need to apply for the Tibet travel Permit? |
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Answer:You need to apply for the travel permit at least 10 days prior to your entry date, which means you should prepare all the information and documents in hand before this period of time. |
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Question: With this Tibet Travel Permit, where can I go in Tibet? |
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Answer: Tibet Travel Permit (or TTB) only endorses you to enter Tibet, to stay in Lhasa area and two another major towns of Tibet like Gyantse and Shigatse. If you are planning to travel beyond and farther, you are required to prepare the PSB Permit for which Access Tibet Tour could help you to apply. |
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Question: How can you send the Permit to me, or how can I receive it? |
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Answer:a. If your last stop before entering Tibet is in China mainland, we can mail express the travel permit to the place you will be staying, e.g. your home address, postal code if you work and live in China, or the hotel name, address, postal code if you are travel in China. You will be receiving an EMS (Express Mail Service) envelope in which the permit is put.b. If you only have a flight connection in one certain city, we have some one come to the airport to pass you the permit in person. |
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Question: How to enter Tibet? |
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Answer: By air, there are several routes are available now: Beijing-Lhasa, Shanghai-Lhasa, Chengdu -Lhasa, Xi'an-Lhasa, Xining-Lhasa, Guangzhou-Lhasa, Chongqing-Lhasa, Kathmandu-Lhasa. By land, the possible routes are: Qinghai-Lhasa, Sichuan-Lhasa, Yunnan-Lhasa and Kathmandu-Lhasa. However, land transportation takes much longer time, and can be very tough, especially the Sichuan-Lhasa route. |
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Question: What can I do with Tibetan beggars? |
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Answer: 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 currency) are appropriate. Please note: if the beggars are the old men and women who dress in shredded, bulky clothes, while the younger ones may have a monkey on a chain, it¡¯s a spectacle of great interest to the Tibetans. These beggars are professionals, having less meritorious intentions than religious pilgrims. Just wave them off as the locals do if you don't want give anything. |
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Question: What medicines should I bring for the high elevation? |
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Answer: 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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Question: What are some popular places in Tibet |
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Answer: 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 are the most exciting and accessible areas. |
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