As one of the most noted tourism cities in the world, Hong Kong keeps attracting a large quantity of tourists all around the world. There is also a large number of tourists would like to spend several days in Hong Kong before their Lhasa tours so as to enjoy the charm of the modern city.
For tourists planning to start their Lhasa tours from Hong Kong, Guangzhou might be their fist option while choosing the entrance city of Tibet. Guangzhou is quite near from Hong Kong. Both the direct flights and trains between Guangzhou and Lhasa have been opened. It takes more than 50 hours to get to Lhasa from Guangzhou by train. Tourists would have the chance to appreciate the picturesque natural landscapes along Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Enter into Tibet by air would be a better choice for tourists prefer the time-saving way to do their Lhasa tours from Guangzhou.
Besides, tourists could also enter into Tibet from other domestic cities, such as Shanghai, Chengdu, Beijing and Chongqing. The direct flights and trains between these cities and Lhasa have been opened. Please note that the direct flights between Lhasa and Chongqing, Chengdu have been opened in February 2012. Tourists planning to make a visit to Nyingchi could fly to Nyingchi from Chongqing or Chengdu first and then start the real Lhasa tours from Nyingchi.
Local Hong Kong people don't need to apply for Tibet travel permits while planning to join the Lhasa tours from Hong Kong. But Hong Kong ID Card and Home-visiting Certificate should be provided. Tourists are highly suggested to search necessary information about Tibet so as to respect the local traditions and customs after arrived in Lhasa.
Overseas tourists planning to take part in the Lhasa tours from Hong Kong should make a good preparation before the trip. It should be noted that tourists are highly advised to send us the required information for the application of Tibet Travel Permits at least 15 days in advance of your departure date so as to leave us enough time to help you to obtain the permits. We will send the original copy of your Tibet travel permit before you board on the flight to Lhasa.