Tibet is a sacred place and the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people that surrounded by stunning nature landscapes as well as antique historical sites. But, Tibet has also known as the isolation place, where is hard for you to travel without the help from China travel agency. If you come to China and want to visit Tibet, here we make a list for you that you should aware before your travel:

About Tibet Travel Permit
Tibet Travel Permit

Foreigners are allowed to travel to the Tibet Autonomous Region under certain restrictions. They should arrange a Tibet Travel Permit which checked and issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) for free and is usually issued two weeks prior to your entry to the region.

According to the regulations of the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), foreign passport holders (including the Taiwanese and Non-Chinese ID card holders) need to have Tibet Travel Permit for visiting. Chinese Passport Holders do not need the permit to go/travel to Tibet. People who hold Hong Kong SAR passports and Macau SAR passports do not need the permit.
Without Tibet Travel Permit, your flight tickets cannot be issued and that will called illegally travel in Tibet. Independent visit is prohibited in that area. You have to join an organized group or have a private tour arranged by a tour agency. Your travel agency will help you to organize your Tibet tour includes permits, a tour guide and a private vehicle with a driver. In additional, during the Tibet tour, you also should always be together with the tour guide to make sure your safety. And the most important thing is that foreign visitors could only visit the places (attractions) listed on the Tibet Travel Permit.

Best time to Visit Tibet
Potala Palace

It is recommended to visit Tibet between April and October since the weather is generally clear for viewing the Himalaya. Even the train tickets are much easier to get and tour prices are lower than in the summer. Most area of Tibet is relatively mild and clear, very ideal to travel. In summer, Tibet was relatively cool (the temperature could reach 29 degrees celcius) and the winter should be cold. For some preparation, you should bring some of your warm clothes even traveling Tibet in summer.

Health and Mountain Sickness
Bring some medicine for colds, diarrhea, nausea and fever during the tour for some preparation. But if you are not brings it, you could find it in Tibet too. Before the tour, please consult your doctor about the journey.

People who have anemia, hypertension, or heart problems as well as other illness of lungs, liver or kidney are prohibited visit Tibet. And because Tibet weather seems a little bit cool even though in summer, so we recommended you should bring some cajuput oil that will make your body warmer. Bring water and some fruit if you could with you.

Because Tibet is the highest region on earth with high altitude, then people who visit Tibet quite often have a short of breath or difficult to breathe. It is the biggest health risk for tourists in Tibet due to the decreasing availability of oxygen. If you can handle it, please do not rely on oxygen equipment all the time so that you can acclimate yourself to the high altitude as early as possible.

If you feel unhealthy before the tour, you should tell our guide about that. And during the tour, if you feel uncomfortable, you need tell your guide immediately. So because of that, during the tour, you should be near to the guide, make it easy to reach your guide as soon as possible if something has happened.

Some Tibet Tour Tips
Travel in Tibet

Because it will give benefit for your health when you are travelling Tibet then you should do and pay attention to these tips. Right after your arrival, you should not be too tired or handle anything heavy. Make sure that you get enough good quality rest. Running, smoking and drinking are also not advised. Keep your body fit and warm during the tour. For dinner, you are advised to not eat too much.

Besides the health problems, when you explore many religious sites in Tibet, there is a notice for you. Because all Tibetans are religious Buddhists, so respect their beliefs is very important. You are not allowed to touch Buddhist statues, sutras or take pictures of them inside temples or monasteries. Smoking is strictly prohibited.

Because Tibet is a sacred and important religious site, and also offers different nature landscapes, a lot of foreigners wondered to explore it. Although visit Tibet might be a little bit hard and difficult than another city in China, after you experience it, it all will be worth it! So come to Tibet with us and we will prepare the best Tibet tour for you!