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Q: Has anyone been to Tibet?
I'm considering going this summer, and wondered, as a westerner, how hard the process is to get the special tourist visa? Where are some of the best places to go in Tibet? Are there any particular items one shoud bring along?
12 years 25 weeks ago in Transport & Travel - China
I have, last May. As a foreigner you may need a special permit to enter some areas (others not, depending where). For many Chinese it is a religious trip, there is an excellent monastery there on top of a mountain worth looking at. Also there is a huge lake worth visiting. I would stay away in winter, unless you enjoy "lots of snow and wind".
Depending on time of year, I would bring a jacket and some long sleeve shirts, even in summer. And of course, all the other normal things to have when travelling in China, including plenty toilet paper.
One warning for those with weak hearts. It is pretty high on elevation, oxigen not as plentiful in air as on flat lands, so take it easy because many do suffer illness while there. It was funny to see a bunch of locals sick in bed feeling dizzy and weak, and this "laowai" fresh as a lettuce even at my age. Well, clean life and excercises does help once in a while.
The thought of it is better than the reality,its a bit like going a zoo
giadrosich:
I understand completely. I usually travel without establishing any expectations. That way, if it sucks, no big deal, however, if it doesn't, then that's cool, also. One reason I would like to go is to simply say, "I did." I was in Nepal about 5 years ago, so it would be nice to say I've been on the other side of the mountains, also.
