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Fannyb · Posted: 04.28.2008 4:56 am Post subject: Travelling to Lhasa and rest of Tibet

Hi,
I think it's been announced that Tibet is safe for tourists to visit again and I'm thinking of going to Lhasa next month. Anyone got any updates on visas / travelling / best points of entry? Also, I'm thinking of going on my own - anyone got any tips on joining a tour group or travelling alone?

Thx!

GALT · Posted: 04.28.2008 5:06 am Post subject: Travelling to Lhasa and rest of Tibet

Think you should check the Foreign Office advice first, to be honest:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/china and
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/china?ta=general&pg=6
The Chinese are not processing applications at the moment.
It is very sad that Tibet is not listed as a separate country on the FCO website.

Guest · Posted: 04.28.2008 5:12 am Post subject: Travelling to Lhasa and rest of Tibet

When the Chinese do begin to process applications again, I suggest you investigate tour group travel. Independent travel would not, imo, be a good idea at this time.HAHA

Aynur · Posted: 04.28.2008 5:13 am Post subject: Travelling to Lhasa and rest of Tibet

Lhasa is safe and peaceful now , it start to receive tourist from 20th of this month .

Foreigners and foreign group can go to visit Tibet from May1 .

Halifax · Posted: 04.28.2008 5:38 am Post subject: Travelling to Lhasa and rest of Tibet

First the Chinese announced that Tibet would be open in May for tourists and then they announced that this was a mistake and permits would not be issued until further notice. Obviously the situation remains fluid and the advice given on this forum to keep checking is appropriate.

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