Tibet Travel Forum

Tibetan areas closed to foreigners?
Posted: Fri February 13, 2009 06:30 AM UTC

I plan to visit Tibet at this summer, but just today I just read the news it said China is tightening its grip on Tibetan areas in the western part of the country by banning foreigners from the region ahead of the politically sensitive 50th anniversary of a failed Tibetan uprising. Is is true?

Gannd

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Re: Tibetan areas closed to foreigners?
Posted: Fri February 13, 2009 07:24 AM UTC

My friends and I are travelling there on 21th,Feb. And the agency said there would be no problem.

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mystudy3

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Re: Tibetan areas closed to foreigners?
Posted: Fri February 13, 2009 09:20 PM UTC

My understanding (which I think is consistent with the other replies)
is that permits are generally granted to formal tour groups, but getting
an individual permit is difficult. So if you plan to go with a tour group you should be OK. CITS - China Travel Service - is a national travel agency - they would probably have this information, and sell you a tour.

Brad

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bpritts

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Re: Tibetan areas closed to foreigners?
Posted: Sat February 14, 2009 04:18 PM UTC

how much is the permit to Tibet costs?

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yuet29

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Re: Tibetan areas closed to foreigners?
Posted: Sun February 22, 2009 04:14 PM UTC

Hello...

I went to Tibet a few years ago and went with a group which was organised through CITS Tibet office. I dont know how much it cost but I too would like to know as I have friends coming soon and I would like to find the information for them!

Thanks for letting me join in this thread!

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