Qinghai information

The best way to see the region is via a private vehicle, and English-speaking Tibetan manager Tsebtrim can organise a bunch of different options based on your interests. You'll get a great wealth of regional and...

This excellent and recommended English-speaking Tibetan-run tour company focuses on more remote parts of Amdo and Kham but can arrange trips into Tibet too. Staff are good to deal with, while manager and tour...

Run by enthusiastic and experienced guide Ben Cubbage (assisted by local Tibetan guides), Elevated Trips is a capable outfit offering off-the-beaten track experiences across the Tibetan Plateau, with a focus on...

With helpful staff and run by a knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan, Wangden, Snow Lion Tours arranges treks, camping with nomads and Tibet permits. See the website for details.

This travel agency is run by an English-speaking Tibetan guide, Gonkho. Organises tours around Tibet, with a focus on Amdo, including Amnye Machen. Your best bet is to email or call in advance.

The only place in town that can arrange Tibet permits, though it takes seven to 10 days. Best used as a last resort. Limited English.

Has a number of large branches around town that exchange cash and have foreign-friendly ATMs.

Can extend visas and supply travel permits for Xihai Zhen.

Changes cash. Foreign-friendly ATM.

ATM accepts foreign cards.

Accepts foreign cards.

Foreign-card friendly.

Can extend visas.