China Tibet Tour Package

China Tibet Travel Tips & FAQs

1. Is this kind of trip customizable?

Yes. You can eighter work with our travel advisors to put together an itinerary that fits your specific needs while planning step, or you may work with our tour guide while on tour should you wish to change your itinerary. Clink here to customize a China tour incl. Lhasa.

If it is a small change tour guides will sort it out directly with you. If it is a big change they may need to call our office to coordinate it and quote costs if you are adding on to the itinerary.

2. What vehicles do you arrange between cities?

Usually, we arrange a plane between long-distance cities. But we may arrange G or D train among Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. From midtown Guilin to Yangshuo County, you will cruise on the picturesque Li River.

If you have special needs of transfering for your China tour, please tell us when booking our itineraries.

3. What travel permits do I need to apply for if I travel to Tibet?

There are several kinds of travel permits in Tibet. Firstly, you only need a TTB (Tibet Tourism Bureau) permit if you just want to have a few days in Lhasa city or some places near Lhasa.

Secondly, if you want to travel outside of Lhasa, like Mt. Everest, Tsedang, Nyingchi, you need PSB (Public Security Bureau) permit for which we could help you to apply for.

4. When do I need to apply for the Tibet travel Permit?

You need to apply for the travel permit at least 15-20 days prior to your entry date, which means you should prepare all the information and documents in hand before this period of time.

5. How much is a Tibet permit?

Please note that we never just sell a permit as this is illegal. We only help you apply a permit from the TTB. The cost of a permit includes both the charge by the government and the service fees by our travel agency. The cost will be calculated into the quote of the whole tour package including tour guide and other items.

6. What is the weather like in Lhasa and when is the best time to travel there?

Lhasa has highland temperature semi-arid monsoon climate and vary greatly within one day. In a year, it is said the suitable time for traveling to Tibet is from April to October while the golden time is August and September. However, if you can bear the cold weather a winter tour is dollar-saving and you can avoid the crowds.

Read more information about Lhasa Climate & Travel Tips.

7. What should I bring while traveling to Lhasa?

Tibet tourism is in its infancy, but you are able to buy the life necessaries. If you want to bring some, we suggest that you bring casual style and layered clothing because of various temperatures; sunglasses, sun cream and hat because Lhasa has over 3,000 hour's sunshine per year. Down coat is necessary if you go beyond Lhasa and Shigatse to remote areas, e.g. the Everest Camp or further to Mt.Kailash.

8. What are accommodations like in Lhasa?

Although Tibet Tourism has developed fast, and various levels of hotels are settled down in the midtown, hotel facilities and service standard may not be as you would expect from a hotel in other cities in China. Staff will probably not speak much English. Many hotels just have a public bathroom with squat toilet.

However, there are some recommended good hotels for you to choose. Read more hotels in Lhasa.

9. What cuisine options are there in Lhasa?

In Lhasa, water boils at 90℃ which makes it hard to cook with water due to high altitude and harsh climate. But you can choose Chinese food, western food, Nepali food, Tibetan food as well as Nepalese food and Indian food in midtown of Lhasa.

Read more about Lhasa Food and Cuisine.

10. What kind of vehicles can I take for getting around in Lhasa?

If you are traveling by yourself, you are suggested to use minivan as the road condition around Lhasa is pretty good, and the minivan cost less as well.

You can travel with us in Lhasa. We have 5-seat Toyota, Jinbei Minibus and business minivan for you to choose.

Read our Lhasa Car Rental.

11. What are the currency and the ATM system in Lhasa like?

In Lhasa, you can not deal with foreign currencies, but you can exchange your money at many bank outlets, such as Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Construction Bank of China.

In addition, Credit cards are not recommended as a way of payment in Tibet because they are only accepted by the Bank of China, up-market hotels and large shopping departments in Lhasa and Shigatse.

12. Will there be problems with the language barrier?

When you travel with us in Lhasa, you needn't worry about the language barrier, although the locals usually communicate with Tibetan, not mandarin. We will arrange an English-speaking tour guide who can speak Tibetan, mandarin and are familiar with all attractions of Lhasa.

13. Can I easily find a Muslim restaurant in Lhasa?

Yes, Islam has a long history in Tibet, and so does the Muslim Food. Currently, there are two famous Mosques in Lhasa city, named Lhasa Great Mosque and Lhasa Little Mosque. The regions around the two Mosques are gathering places of Muslim restaurants.

If you inquire this question from us, we will help you to find a Muslim restaurant or arrange you to go to the Muslim restaurant.