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How to Travel to Tibet: Short Video Answers to Your Questions

Lobsang Wangdu and Yolanda O’Bannon of YoWangdu Experience Tibet answer your questions about how to travel to Tibet.

2024 Travel Advisory:

China is piloting visa-free programs for certain countries for entry to China, but all international travelers to Tibet also require a special Tibet permit.

US travelers must have both a Chinese visa (which you get on your own in the US) and a special Tibet travel permit, which you must get from an official Tibet travel agency. China has simplified the visa process for Americans, removing required proof of round-trip flights, hotel reservations and itinerary.

If you need help traveling to Tibet, ask us for an introduction to a reliable Tibetan travel agency here, at no cost to you.

We made these videos at various times — the best way to get up-to-the-minute updates is to ask for us to connect you to our preferred Tibetan-owned agencies, and they will answer your questions, with no pressure to buy.

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Can I visit Lhasa by myself?

Tibet Travel Q and A: “Can I visit Lhasa by myself?

Post: 17 Dos and Don’ts for a First Time Visit to Lhasa
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Lessons Learned about Using your Phone in Tibet

What gifts should I bring to Tibet?

Tibet Travel Q and A: “What gifts should I bring to Tibet?”

Best 100 Tibet Travel Tips

How to stay healthy in Tibet?

Altitude Sickness Prevention: How to Stay Healthy at High Altitude in Lhasa and Everywhere in Tibet

Good hikes near Lhasa

What to do in Xining before taking the Tibet train to Lhasa?

How to travel cheaply in Tibet?

Post: How Much Does it Cost to Travel to Tibet?
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How can I take a meditation walk in Lhasa?

Post with info on the kora walks in Lhasa >>

What is the best way to arrive in Tibet — via Nepal or China?

Is it safe to talk to Tibetans when you’re in Tibet?

10 Dos and Don’ts for a First Time Visit to Lhasa

Is late summer too rainy for overland from Lhasa to Kathmandu?

How to deal with visas and permits for Tibet?

Is October a good time to visit Tibet?

Tibet weather at a glance

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5 responses to “How to Travel to Tibet: Short Video Answers to Your Questions”

Debbie

July 28, 2019

Greetings! Love your website!
I’m doing the 8-day overland trip to Kathmandu starting August 16. Should I bring rain pants?

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1. yowangdu
  
  July 28, 2019
  
  It’s very likely to rain at some point during the trip. Summer rain is often at night, but it could be anytime. We did have rain paints at Everest but that was as a wind layer against the cold. Have also been soaked at Shigatse in the summer — and rain pants were good. But really up to you. Hope this helps.
  
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Eileen Hewson

May 1, 2019

Thanks for your reply and for your interesting newsletter.

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Eileen Hewson

April 20, 2019

Has Tibet reopened to Foreigners after the annual shutdown?
Please send me your newsletter.

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1. yowangdu
  
  April 20, 2019
  
  Hi Eileen, yes, Tibet has opened again, and in fact the shutdown ended at some point in March this year — at least in theory. The announcement came too late for permits to actually be processed in March but in theory Tibet was open. We’ll sign you up to the newsletter, which we’ll need to do through signing you up for the Tibet Travel Planning Guide. You should get an email soon.
  
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