first go to the public security bureau( the same place where you renew your resident permit) and ask for a permit to tibet ..

Really? Why do ur need a permit for Tibet?
If you have a Chinese Visa then u can travel any play in China.

Tibet is just another provice, it's not a country.

Tibet is part of China. You no need visa, but you need big puffy coat for cold!

who's going there? I wanna go and I need a partner I guess, contact me pls)

I'd still like a bit more info on this...how long should it take to get this visa? What are the conditions for getting one? Do I need to provide bank statements, etc..

I heard somewhere you needed to have like...a thousand dollars bank proof for every day spent over there...