China Travel Forum

[Jeasmy]

My girl friend and me are planning to visit Tibet in coming July .

It is my dream to visit Tibet and Xinjiang in my life ,I had already visited Beijing and Xian before . What is a proper time travel tibet ? what should I take ? What is the best way to visit Tibet? Join a pre-packaged tour or do-it-yourself?

Thanks

[Susan Lee]

Only five cities where you can take the direct flight to Lhasa.

They are: Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'an, Hong Kong and Katmandu. According to the regulation, only the foreigner who has a organised tour can enter Tibet for a visit. That is to say, he/ she should has a concerned unit taking in, and has a confirmed itinerary. So you'd better ask help from a travel agent. Generally speaking, it would take about 5 working days to get the "permit". And it would be better to get it one week before your start.

http://www.muztagh.com/china-flight/lhasa.htm

[kamal]

It is recommended that one visits Tibet around May to July, and September to October. Lhasa, Tsetang and Shigatse are suitable for sightseeing tours all-year round. The harsh climate makes it unsuitable to visit the Everest Base Camp area from October to April. During winter, roads might be blocked by heavy snow in east Tibet and Ngari. While in August, heavy rainfall makes travel in those areas very difficult.
To travel in Tibet you have to join an organized group or have a private tour arranged by a travel agency.

[Aynur]

The type of clothing you bring depends on which parts of Tibet you are traveling to. Casual attire is recommended. Warm clothing is a must to ensure a comfortable tour. You can count on experiencing the sudden onset of foul weather as well as temperature extremes while in Tibet. Wearing several layers of clothing that can be easily added or removed is the wise choice since temperatures may vary greatly within a single day. A down coat is necessary for those who are traveling beyond Lhasa and Shigatse into more remote areas such as the Everest Camp. A windbreaker plus a sweater will work nicely for strolling around Lhasa in summer. During the peak tourism season, frequent rainfall makes waterproof clothing and raingear absolute necessities. Other essentials to pack include four or five pairs of cotton or woolen underwear, four or five pairs of woolen socks, long sleeve cotton or lightweight wool shirts and T-shirts. Women should avoid skirts or dresses. Comfortable, sturdy sneakers, walking shoes, or hiking boots are also recommended. Don't forget to bring along a warm hat as well as one or two pairs of warm mittens or gloves.

When traveling to remote areas of Tibet it is a good idea to pack some food, snacks, and drinking water. It is not always easy to find food or drinkable water in these areas. Bring a sturdy padlock with you since some of the rooms in the hostels located in the more remote areas do not come equipped with locks on the doors. Candles may also be useful in these hostels.

[Leo]

Hi, all,
I am planning to visit Lhasa in August. I learned that August is a rainy season here.
How bad it is? Will it rain all the day, so that I have to spend all the time in hotel?
Is it worth to cancel the trip due to the rain weather?

Leo