Is it possible to get a permit to travel to Tibet (Lhasa) from Beijing by train, without a tour guide?

If you plan to enter Tibet from Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, or any cities from mainland China, you have to apply for a Tibet Entry Permit. Again, you are not allowed to do this by yourself. ... The permit will be checked before you board a train or a flight, or on the way to places outside the city of Lhasa.

1. How do I get a Tibet Travel Permit?
2. Can I go to Tibet with a Chinese visa?
3. Can you go to Tibet without a tour?
4. How do I get to Tibet by train?
5. How much is a Tibet travel permit?
6. How much does it cost to travel to Tibet?
7. Can you go to Tibet on your own?
8. Can foreigners go to Lhasa?
9. Can foreigners live in Tibet?
10. Why can't people go to Tibet?
11. How many days do you need in Tibet?
12. Is Tibet safe for tourists?

How do I get a Tibet Travel Permit?

To apply for a Tibet Entry Permit, all you need to do is:

1. Find an approved Chinese travel agency to help arrange your Tibet tour (your tour itinerary must be shown on the permit).
2. Send your passport and China visa copies to your travel agency, and they will help apply for Tibet entry.

Can I go to Tibet with a Chinese visa?

To travel in Tibet, foreign travelers not only have to have a valid passport and Chinese visa, but also need the Tibet Entry Permit. ... You have to let a China Travel Agency to apply for the permit on behalf of you. It usually needs about 15~20 days to obtain the permit.

Can you go to Tibet without a tour?

The only people in the entire world who don't need a tour guide and permit to enter the Tibet Autonomous Region are Chinese nationals and citizens of Hong Kong and Macau.

How do I get to Tibet by train?

Option One: India to Nepal by Train and then Travel to Tibet

1. Step 1: Take Train from India to Nepal. ...
2. Enter Nepal via Sunauli. ...
3. Enter Nepal via Panitanki. ...
4. Enter Nepal via Raxaul. ...
5. Travel Documents You Need. ...
6. Enjoy the Tibet Train Journey to Lhasa from Mainland China.

How much is a Tibet travel permit?

Usually, you can apply for it once you arrive at Lhasa. Our guide will ask you for the passport and Tibet Travel Permit, with which they will submit to the Foreign Affairs Division of the PSB for the Aliens' Permit. It normally takes several hours and the cost is 50 CNY per person.

How much does it cost to travel to Tibet?

You should plan to spend around ¥402 ($62) per day on your vacation in Tibet, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, ¥144 ($22) on meals for one day and ¥103 ($16) on local transportation.

Can you go to Tibet on your own?

Can I travel to Tibet Alone? Simply put, the answer is now a resounding “NO”. Since 2008, Tibet has become a tourist destination that cannot be traveled to independently. ... Now, all travelers to Tibet must book their tours through a registered Tibetan tour operator, such as the Tibet tour service we offer at Tibet Vista.

Can foreigners go to Lhasa?

It is the key permit every foreigner traveller needs to apply for which allows you to enter Tibet and visit Lhasa. You are expected to apply for it at least 20 days before your Tibet travel by using our passport and Chinese visa. ... Later, the issued permit will be delivered to your hotel in mainland China.

Can foreigners live in Tibet?

Anyway, no you won't be able to live in Tibet as a foreigner. Even if you wanted to live outside the Tibet Autonomous Region in Western Sichuan or Qinghai, you likely wont have reliable internet and you will not be able to get a visa without some sort of job sponsoring you.

Why can't people go to Tibet?

China says foreigners can't freely travel to Tibet because they get altitude sickness. China has to restrict access to Tibet because some foreigners cannot handle the altitude, a top official in charge of the region has said.

How many days do you need in Tibet?

You need at least 4 days to tour Tibet, but you can only experience Lhasa within such a period. Therefore spending 7 days and 10 days enjoying a Tibet tour is more suitable. And if you want to deeply explore Tibet, you need to add more time on your travel plan.

Is Tibet safe for tourists?

Yes. It is safe to travel to Tibet alone, even if you are a female. International tourist needs to join in an organized tour, either in a private tour or a group. Therefore, for solo traveller, you will be accompanied by your guide, or other group members during the trip.