Tibet Travel Answer
Here we collect a list of frequent asked questions about Tibet Tours and all information on Tibet Travel. All these questions are given practical answers by our Tibet travel advisors. Hope the Tibet FAQs can provide you with useful references when you plan Tibet Tours.
Question Source>Tips for Photography Lovers :Hi, I'm on the very early stage of planning. First of all, I'm wondering if I need the original permit to get into Tibet or would a photo copy of the permit be sufficient? And is photography allowed inside the Potala Palace and the temples? Are Tibetan open to tourists taking their photo?
Answer: As far as I know, a photo copy will be fine. If you haven't been to Tibet, you won't have the full picture of what is going on there. Many of the Tibetans had never actually seen westerners before, so they don't always enjoy being photographed. In many temples (including the Potala Palace) you are not allowed to take pictures at all.
Question Source>Tibet Tour Package :I am would like to start the tour in Beijing, travel by Train to Lhasa, than Lhasa to Kathmandu 10 days. Can you organize it? Also Permits for Tibet?
Answer: I am sorry to tell you that we can not arrange the tour to Lhasa, because it is not open till now because of politic reason. The tours won’t be available until we are informed by government. If your arrival dates are firm, we suggest that you had better choose the other cities in China.
Question Source>Lhasa Tour :We are 4 people that are going to Lhasa China. What we are looking for now is an experienced tour operator to help us with a well-designed itinerary, as well as the tour permits for all of us to Lhasa. And if your tour comes with meals we would like to eat in great restaurants. Besides, we will need a van while on our tours in Lhasa which is included in your price. Thanks Joe
Answer: Glad to receive your inquire and we are sure to give you a pleasant Lhasa tour. There is no problem for us to supply the tibet permit to Lhasa for you, and we will help to arrange your itinerary. Base on your situation, we suggest you take the 4-Day Lhasa Holy Tour plus one day side trip Yamdrok Yumtso Lake. Meals in good restaurants and a van will be included in this tour. The detailed itinerary and quotation are enclosed in the email.
Question Source>Travel to Lhasa :Hello, Here is two Finnish sisters who would love to travel by train from Beijing to Lhasa in October. We are low-budget travellers and we need the permit to enter Tibet. We don′t like to travel in a big group but we understand that we can not come there independently. Could you please help us by telling what is an travel agency which wouldn′t be too expensive? Thank you.
Answer: Glad to hear from you and we would like to help you customize a private Lhasa travel package with Tibet permit. Please understand that travelling to Tibet itself is expensive, either you choose join in a group or travel solo. As an experienced travel company dealing with Lhasa travel, we have made you an itinerary with the best price we can offer. Hope it will meet your approval.
Question Source>Tibet Travel Tips :What should I take notice when traveling Tibet? any tips?
Answer: The climate in Tibet is harsh. There are some tips for Tibet tour. As the altitude of Tibet is high, UV rays are very strong, so it’s better to bring sunscreen. Lack of oxygen also can be a real issue in Tibet. Try to move a bit slower than average. Drink more water and eat more fruits to add more vitamins to your body. In addition, the temperature difference between day and night in Tibet is big, so you have to protect yourself against both heat and cold in the same day.
Question Source>Avoid Acute Mountain Sickness :Planning a trip to Tibet this year. But I’m worried about High Altitude Sickness. The trip takes the 48 hrs trainride to Lhasa and then stays for 2 days in Lhasa before going to a higher place. Will these 2 days plus the train ride be enough time to cope with the altitude?
Answer: For the extremely high altitude, to travel Tibet is really a physically demanding experience. The main symptoms of high altitude sickness are headache and nauseous. But the extent on people is different towards the high altitude. Generally speaking, a person of big build easily tends to get high altitude sickness, as they consume more oxygen. However, usually 1 to 2 days will be enough to adjust the weather.
Question Source>What To Pack :I am going to Tibet for travel, but I don’t know what to pack ,could you please tell me some travel tips and guide?
Answer: We have given the Tibet packing list in our website on which there are many info about what to bring for Tibet tour, such as Tibet Travel Necessities, Tibet Travel Medicine, Tibet Travel Sun-proof Items and Tibet Travel Clothing. Please check:
http://www.itourstibet.com/travel-tips/what-to-pack.htm
Question Source>Customs and Taboos :We’re be arriving in Tibet on mid-April, just wondering anything DOs and DON’ts should we be aware of?
Answer: There are some customs and taboos in Tibet people need to take notice. When visiting a monastery, do not point any statue of Buddha by your index finger. It is very impolite to do so. Instead, you can open your hands showing to others which statue you’re saying. In the temple, walk clockwise. Any other customs and taboos, you can consult on our website, which can give you more ideas:
