Q&A of Self-driving Tour to Tibet

1.What papers are required for foreign tourists planning a self-driving tour to Tibet?

Foreign tourists planning a self-driving tour to Tibet are required to obtain the China Visa (L = tourist visa) issued by Chinese Embassy in your own country and Tibet Entry Permit issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau.

2.How to get the Tibet Entry Permit?

Generally, the Tibet Entry Permit could only be applied through a formal Tibet tour operator. Tourists planning a self-driving tour to Tibet could provide the necessary documents for the application of Tibet Entry Permit to Tibet Tour, including the scanned copy of your passport, China Visa and also your occupation. Then Tibet Tour will help you to apply for the permit before your departure date. It takes about 15 working days for the application of the permit.

3.What is the best season to visit Tibet?

Broadly speaking, the period between April and October is the best season to visit Tibet. Tourists planning to do a self-driving tour are not advised to realize the Tibet trip in winter in the consideration of the road condition. Some sections of the road heading toward Lhasa might be easily iced up or blocked by heavy snow in winter.

4.What are the most popular scenic regions on Tibet Plateau?

Lhasa, Tsedang, Gyangtse, Shigatse, Tingri and Damgxung are always the most popular scenic destinations on Tibet Plateau. Tourists making a self-driving Tibet tour could also pay a visit to Mt. Everest and Mt. Kailash to enjoy the magnificent mountain landscapes, or pay a visit to Namtso Lake to enjoy the picturesque natural landscape of the holy lake.

5.What should be noted while communicating with the local Tibetans?

The local Tibetans are always hospitable and kind to the tourists, but they also have their own taboos. Tourists making a self-riding tour to Tibet are highly advised to ask for allowance before photographing any local Tibetan. It is not advisable to talk any sensitive religious issues. Besides, it is impolite to eat the meat of dogs, horse and monkeys.

6.What should be prepared before go to Tibet?

Tibet is mainly characterized by dry air, strong solar radiation and low oxygen content. Tourists making a self-riding tour to Tibet are highly advised to prepare some necessary articles for daily use, including the sunglasses, sun bonnet, sun-blocking cream, lipstick and so on.