Permits purchased in advance. Any experiences?

Hello,

Me and my friend are going to Beijing on the 6th of August. Has anyone of you purchased the permits in advance with: Fenying Hostel in Beijing, or Far East Hostel or Jasmin with tibetanconnections from Xining? What where you experiences?

Far East Hostel has had good reports.

Hi, Do you have the email contact of Far East Hostel since I will be in Beijing on the 5th of Aug and need the ticket & permit too. Many thanks!

Contact details for Far East IYH
Cheers!