Are there any restrictions on traveling to Tibet with foreign passports?

International friends are attracted by the holy snow city in Tibet and want to enjoy the purest and most moving scenery on the plateau. However, there are certain requirements and restrictions for foreigners to travel to Tibet: Taiwan Province compatriots and foreigners must apply for entry permits; They must form a group independently in Tibet (not with domestic guests in Tibet); They must be accompanied by a tour guide all the time; You must stay at Xing Hang Hotel or Jiwai Hotel for the whole journey; There must be more than five foreign guests; They must be of the same nationality; They must be arranged by the travel agency all the time, and so on.

Things that international friends should pay attention to when traveling in Tibet;

First, unlike domestic tourists, they can choose to travel by themselves or go to Tibet from go on road trip. If international friends want to travel to Tibet, they must choose to join a tour group, sign up for a tour group at a local travel agency in Tibet, and then the travel agency in Tibet will provide supporting products during the trip, such as accommodation in Tibet, explanation of scenic spots, arrangement of tour routes during the trip, and car use.

Second, before foreigners enter Tibet, they must first apply for an approval letter for foreigners to enter Tibet. Usually abbreviated as Tibetan letters. Travel agencies are usually responsible for this work, but foreigners need to provide their own travel plans and color copies of passports and visas to travel agencies. Only with these identification documents can they get the qualification to enter Tibet.

Third, when foreigners apply for a Chinese visa, it is best to choose a tourist visa. Because it will save a lot of trouble in the future. If you choose a work visa or a study visa when you apply for a visa, you must also provide an additional official seal of your work unit or school if you want to apply for a Tibet entry permit, which will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Fourthly, because of Tibet's special political status in China and the world, foreign journalists and diplomats in China are not allowed to enter Tibet in the name of tourism. Don't take any chances. If you sneak into Tibet, the consequences will be very serious.

Fifth, in the process of traveling in Tibet, I learned about the unique local customs. We must respect them. Including the unique Tibetan Buddhist culture in Tibet, you should hold a respectful attitude and don't engage in activities without a tour group. Only in this way can you have a perfect trip to Tibet.