Tibet Travel Tips
Providing full information for the visitors including the planning of trips and practical information.
Tibet Travel Documents
To preserve the distinctive natural environment, the cultural relics and the local customs of Tibet, overseas tourists can only travel in groups organized by a travel agency or by the offices of the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). Certain documents must be obtained before entering Tibet.
Language
In addition to Tibetan, there are many other languages in Tibet. In fact, in some places in Tibet, many local people can speak more than one language. Besides Tibetan, they also know Mandarin, English, or Nepali. There is not too much difficulty for tourists to understand them or to be understood.
Communication
Nowadays, communication in Tibet is much more developed than before. Tibet is no longer shut out from the outside world as it was several years ago. The development of communication provides great convenience to travelers in Tibet.
Money
In Tibet, foreign currency can not be used directly and can be exchanged only in big cities either at the Bank of China or some large hotels. Passports are required to exchange currency.
What to Buy
A few souvenirs will surely make your Tibet trip much more memorable. Here are some recommendations of what to buy.
Photography
Tibet is a photographer's paradise. Attracted by fantastic snow-covered peaks in the morning sunlight, surging rivers in deep valleys, peaceful yaks grazing on the vast pasture, the culture of ancient festivals, the exotic ethnic customs and the unique religious life, photographers from every corner of the world arrive in Tibet, eagerly raising their cameras to record Tibet themselves.
What to Pack
Due to its unique geographic and climatic features, we have to pack many things before we leave for Tibet. However, it is impractical to take too much baggage as it will weaken us on the plateau. What to pack then becomes an important issue.
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