Tibet Travel FAQ
- Do I need double/multi-entry visa if I come to Tibet from China mainland and return China mainland?
- What is the procedure to get China visa in Katmandu?
- Is there any discount for foreign teachers and students when buying Tibet train tickets?
- Which is the Better Way to Travel: Mainland China-Tibet-Nepal or to go Nepal-Tibet-Mainland China?
- Can I arrive in Dram/Zhangmu at the Nepal/Tibet border and arrange a tour of Tibet there?
- Which city do you recommend to take the train from?
- Why are the costs of tours to the Tibet so expensive?
- Is English spoken widely across Tibet?
- I have a business (F) visa. Can I get travel permits for the TAR?
- When is the rainy season?
- When is the best time to go to Tibet?
- Is it possible to cycle in the Tibet?
- What kind of vehicles are used in the Tibet? Can I travel by bus?
- When traveling to the TAR, do I need to be on a group tour?
- Where exactly are the Kham and Amdo regions of Tibet?
- Do other roads in Tibet close during the winter time due to snow?
- Is there a difference between Tibet and the Tibet Autonomous Region?
- Can I enter/depart Tibet earlier/later than the arrival date/expiration mentioned on the permit?
- Can I get the permit in my country before arriving in China?
- Can I find the medicine DIAMOX in China? Where can I buy it?
- What can I do with Tibetan beggars?
- What are the hot places in Tibet?
- Is independent tour allowed in Tibet?
- In Lhasa, do you use a tour guide who has a Tibetan background, or a Chinese background?
- What are the commonly used phone numbers for emergency in Tibet?
- Is it easy to get the cash money from ATMs in Tibet?
- Do the travelers need to ask the permissions before taking the photos of Tibetans?
- How to avoid and treat the high altitude sickness?
- What is high altitude sickness?
- What medical preparations the travelers need to make before Tibet tours?