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14-Feb-2009 03:26
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mrcjonesy »
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18-Nov-2009 05:07
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pazu »
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OK.......just spent yesterday trying to get to bottom of the permit situation for the next few weeks. Here is what I have found out.
1. Some Tibetan areas of Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai are closed to foreigners until the end of March (I could not get confirmation of which areas...sorry!)
2. Lhasa and central Tibet (Namtso, Shigatse, EBC etc) IS open (with permits) at the moment.
3. American and European travellers are being denied Chinese visa's in Nepal. and the rumour is that this will remain until the end of March. (this means there may be NO WAY to enter Tibet from Nepal until the end of March) This news comes from friends in Kathmandu. It is tough to officially confirm this news as this decision comes from the Chinese Department of Foreign Affairs.....not from the Tourism Bureau who is low on the totem pole!
4. As usual there are a few independent travellers (usual...
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posted
23-Nov-2009 02:43
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mbakeytravel »
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23-Nov-2009 04:35
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pazu »
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Hello all,
I'm planning on travelling to China in January and make my way to Tibet via Xining. I know I need to be on an organised tour but have also read that tours can be booked from Lhasa also.
Can I organise a tour to get into Lhasa and see the sights there and then book another tour with an agency in Lhasa? Is it more cost-effective to do it this way? I'm planning to go to EBC during my time in Tibet and just wonder if it is better to book an all-inclusive package before I get to Lhasa or wait until I'm there.
Also when booking my to get into Lhasa I understand they will set-up accommodation also. Is it possible to not choose their hotel recommendations and make my own arrangements or is it a condition of the tour booking?
Does anyone have any experience of travelling in Tibet in January? Is it a pleasant enough time to go or is it far too cold to be enjoyable?
Man...
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posted
21-Nov-2009 22:03
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greenfaraway »
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23-Nov-2009 04:41
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pazu »
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Going on a 8 day tiour with this tashi delek operation out of Kathmandu on Nov 28. They are charging 180$ to book a train ticket to Chengdu for after the tour. Is this reasonable? Should we just try and organize a ticket out of Lhasa when we arrive or is the hassle really enough to warrant paying up for an advanced ticket.
thanks
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19-Nov-2009 06:11
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tokyojoe »
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20-Nov-2009 06:07
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pazu »
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Hi,
I'm thinking about going to Tibet next summer. I would like to spend about half of my time there. More is maybe to expensive.
My questions:
1. Are 10-12 days enough to see the most interesting places in Tibet?
2. Is it a good idea to book in Beijing or is it better to go to Chengdu or another place closer to Tibet and book a tour?
3. Is whole Sichuan again open for foreigners, to combine the Tibet-tour with an individual part of travelling to places like Danba, Litang, Kangding, and places close to the border to Tibet?
Thanks
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19-Nov-2009 01:39
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Laker31 »
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22-Nov-2009 15:15
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mrcjonesy »
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I saw this article today in the Xinhua Tibet news. They are trying to open some new areas for tourists, including a trekking route from Nepal's Mustang region to Tibet's Lake Manasarovar. There is no exact time frame for these as of yet.
Here is the link to the article -
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-11/18/content_12481879.htm
posted
18-Nov-2009 23:22
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PottsPointer »
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18-Nov-2009 23:22
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PottsPointer »
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I am considering a trek/climb with an organisation called SummitClimb/Summit trek. Does anyone have first hand experience of dealing with this group. It all looks very professional and the detail is excellent. I would be grateful of any first hand independent testimonials from people out there that have trek/climbed with them
Many thanks
Neil
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18-Nov-2009 16:40
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lalitlk »
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22-Nov-2009 12:03
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pazu »
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Hi!
There is a mention in the LP Tibet about openning of a civilian airport in Ngari in 2010.
Will appreciate if anyone may enlighten about the progress of the airport. I had seen a news item re: testflight to it. Question is: Will there be flights from Lhasa only or from mainland China, say, Chengdu also?
I understand it a day's drive to Darshan (in the neighbourhood of Manassarovar and Mt Kailash kara) from the airport. What about a trip to Pongong lake in the Sino-India border Tibet side ? A visit to Kara Korum pass ?
I have apprehentions about permision for Indian citizens visiting these remote corner of China in west Tibet region.
Thanks
posted
17-Nov-2009 04:09
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sloanbuller »
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18-Nov-2009 05:57
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sloanbuller »
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I was booked on a 8-day Lhasa-EBC-Lhasa tour that just got cancelled on me. Now I have a train ticket from Beijing to Lhasa but no permits or tour. My tickets are from Being arriving in Lhasa on Nov. 24. I am desperate for suggestions. Help!
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14-Nov-2009 01:24
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itadakimas »
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18-Nov-2009 05:10
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pazu »
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location: Tibet
Dear all,
I am in China right now (Chengdu) and wish to go to Tibet in the next days, in order then to enter in Nepal (by land).
Basically, what I have been told so far is just: you MUST go through a travel agency, with a group and a guide (although you can be a group by yourself if you're rish enough! :)
But - as many people I guess - I would like to try to avoid that and travel on my own.
In the guesthouse where I am staying, a Tibetan girl told me all the "group and guide" thing is actually not true and I should be able to go there by myself, proceeding as follows:
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13-Nov-2009 22:39
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dardard »
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17-Nov-2009 14:28
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amdotours »
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hi,
I'm preparing a trip to Qinghai to make winter photos and videos, around 12 days from xining to yushu, manigango and more, in mid-december/ end december.
-Is the weather very very low and makes it difficult to move around?
-Is there snow everywhere ? Landscapes all white?
-Is road 214 opened or partially closed at that time? what about roads 205 and 217?
-Any possibility to get buses or rent a car+guide in xining or yushu? I'm more looking for a good tibetan driver/guide, a travel agency working at this period (I've tried some but no answers).
thanks you very much for information!
antoine (France)
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13-Nov-2009 03:57
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arieljesse »
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15-Nov-2009 02:15
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arieljesse »
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I would like to take the train from Lhasa to Xining, maximizing the daylight views. However, the travel agency insists that the 12:15 train is better than the 8 am train. Is there some difference in the service (one is speedier than the other)? Will I miss any especially scenic areas by leaving 4 hours later or score on the other end approaching Xining? Any ideas from those who are familiar with the route? Thanks for the help.
posted
10-Nov-2009 22:49
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annekvz »
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18-Nov-2009 05:09
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pazu »
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Hello everyone,
I travelled from Nepal to Tibet a couple of days ago. I had a brandnew LP from China with me, but it was taken by the Chinese at the border (because the LP book has a map of China including Taiwan on it, advise:rip off the pages with the maps of China, before you enter the border, otherwise you loose your LP just like me!). Anyway, I arrive tomorrow (11th of November in Lhasa), does anyone know if I can buy a LP China in a bookshop in Lhasa or can I buy it from someone who is in Lhasa and doesn't need it anymore?
I leave to XI-An on the 14th!
Thanks!
greetz anne
posted
10-Nov-2009 13:59
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Folkart »
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11-Nov-2009 16:47
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horsepen46 »
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I am ticketed for a short trip to China arriving Beijing in early January and plan on traveling to Lhasa for 4 days or so. I have some inquiries out for prices / details and have not heard much back yet. I hope the SIms email is current, no answer from them. I would like any feedback on my tentative early plans. I am traveling alone this time. I will arrange all of the flights from Canada but need Tibet Permit, train, and Lhasa (and maybe Chengdu, Xining) hotel arranged.
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05-Nov-2009 14:07
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amdotours »
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10-Nov-2009 21:39
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amdotours »
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Hi all,
If you are in Amdo now, you cant't miss a very special festival holding on 8th of Nov in a Bon monastery named Wangya 10 Km away from Repkong town. The festival are very different from Glukpa monastery.
posted
04-Nov-2009 15:40
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keveno »
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04-Nov-2009 15:40
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keveno »
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Hi all,
Myself and two others are in the process of booking a tour starting in Lhasa this weekend and heading to the Nepal border next week, via Gyantse, Shigaste and Everest Base Camp. We have one, or maybe two spaces to do the trip if anyone is interested.
None of us have our permits either yet but we have been told we can get them Friday, so it's not a problem you don;t have yours yet. We've managed to get a very good 'offseason' winter price through Tibetan Connections. We're a group of 20-something backpackers looking forward to seeing this beautiful part of the world.
Get in touch asap if you're interested!
Keven
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04-Nov-2009 06:46
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shemesh »
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04-Nov-2009 06:46
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shemesh »
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Having lived and worked in Lhasa for three months my refuge from the cold and my lonely government hotel apartment was aptly named 'Another Place'. Tucked in behind the more imposing Dunya restaurant/bar, 'Another Place' is located in the small ally-way on the right hand side next door.
If you want a quiet place to share your travel stories with your friends, or maybe to meet some internationals working in Tibet over long evenings of G&T, or if you're in need of a shot of tequila (like we often were!), then this is the place to be. If you're lucky you will meet (and befriend) Helena, the owner; a wonderful, generous woman who speaks excellent English and will make sure you will feel right at home in Lhasa.
'Another Place' was our second home. Many a fun and relaxing night was spent in the lounge-like rooms chatting until 4am in the morning. If you're lucky enough to be in Lh...
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