Am I aloud to travel to Tibet on my own, as an independent traveler?
Independent travel / tour on the area is not aloud. You must travel with an arranged or organized tour; this tour group can only be two people, however an itinerary needs to be set up with a licensed operator. What documents do I need when I go to Tibet China? There are two documents required for foreign tourists who want to travel in Tibet. One is the Chinese Visa, another is the Alien’s Travel Permit issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau. How do you classify a “foreign tourist”? “Foreign tourist” refers to the person who does not hold Chinese ID card. How do I get an Alien’s Travel Permit? I have a good contact for Tibet, if you travel Tibet China with me, we will arrange all the permits for you. You will need to supply the following information traveler’s name, sex, age, nationality, occupation, passport number and Chinese visa number. When is the best season to go to Tibet China? From April to early November is the best season for a Tibet trip. However, having a winter tour can be great,
