ENTRY FORMALLTIES

TIME

Tibet has a high topography and is comparatively cold. The temperature varies greatly between day and night. The ideal season to come to Tibet for a tour is from April to October, and from May to September.

HEALTHCARE ON THE PLATEAU

Due to the high elevation, thin air and cold, dry weather, tourists often experience varying degrees of altitude sickness on arrival in Tibet. A medical examination is necessary before comeing Tibet.

ENTRY CONFIRMATION

The Tibetan government encourages the development of the tourism indeistry,tourits individually or grouped need a Tibet entry confirmation letter. Organized overseas tourist groups should have the confirmation formalities handled by the Tibet tourism reception agency. For foreign backpackers who desire to travel in Tibet, the Tibet Tourism Bureau has set up offices in Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Golmud responsible for hiking groups and consultancy services.

LAND COMMUNICATION

The Qinghai-Lhasaand Sichuan-Lhasa highways are the main routs in good condition. Those who prepare to travel by the highways should make preparations before leaving (oxygen, medicine, etc.)

TRAVEL BY CAR

When you make a long distance trip in Tibet, you can order a car through a travel agency and try to find a driver who can easily communicate. The cost to hire a car usually is about 2.5-8yuan Renminbi and another 100yuan per day to the driver. It is better to find partners to share the costs.

THE LOCAL PEOPLE

In order to make friends with local people, you should get some information about Tibetan customs and habits before starting your journey. This will be very helpful for you to make friends with local people. Being polite is the most important priority.

SAFTY

If you plan to make a trip to a place outside of cities and towns, you need a experienced guide.