Lhasa

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Best Hostels

Posted by rbisset

... on HK Island it's very easy to get around and in my opinion is a far nicer area than TST or Kowloon. Yak Hotel - Lhasa, China (Tibet) More a hotel than a hostel but they do have a couple of dorms in the outside courtyard. Can be a little cold with ...

China in the winter

Posted by rbisset

... may be worthwhile to look into it before you go. Weather wise the further south you go in the country the warmer the weather. China is vast so the temperatures will vary wherever you go. Guilin/Yangshou in the south is supposed to be gorgeous but I doubt ...

China-Nepal

Posted by Paul

... could help with you problem, fly into Lhasa from Beijing, look around for a while and then leave for Katmandu. But as previously Lhasa is probably not the place to be at the moment. The Chinese government has even closed for Mt. Everest climbs for a while ...

China-Nepal

Posted by evamaria85

... could help with you problem, fly into Lhasa from Beijing, look around for a while and then leave for Katmandu. But as previously Lhasa is probably not the place to be at the moment. The Chinese government has even closed for Mt. Everest climbs for a while ...

Tibet Permit Issues

Posted by mr_rain

Still only £1 a night so who cares!) to book the flight/permit combo to Lhasa which cost 2100yuan (£135/$275). I didn't think that was too bad as at the time it was the only way of getting in. If I went again I'd use the train and see ...

Tibet Permit Issues

Posted by rbisset

... with big holes in the wall where windows should be. Still only £1 a night so who cares!) to book the flight/permit combo to Lhasa which cost 2100yuan (£135/$275). I didn't think that was too bad as at the time it was the only way of getting ...

China: starter kit for China

Posted by happysheep

... scenery and people are better. You've more chance of encountering the real China. Or if you want, go to Lhasa (with an open mind). Getting to China: most airlines fly to China, including a few budget ones like TigerAir and AirAsia. Don't want to ...

China Starter-kit

Posted by kegger72

... is difficult sometimes to find a knowledgeable person. Fortunately for you, I just might be that knowledgeable source. I have friends throughout China and if I don't know how to get somewhere I will undoubtedly know someone who does. Send me a post and I' ...

Tibet Trip

Posted by wakingdream

Are you already over there? Hopefully you can find some people. It should be easier once you reach Lhasa, especially if you have at least a day or two there before leaving. Not yet ,still in Malaysia leaving for Beijing on Monday.We will be ...

Tibet Trip

Posted by largostar

Are you already over there? Hopefully you can find some people. It should be easier once you reach Lhasa, especially if you have at least a day or two there before leaving. Not yet ,still in Malaysia leaving for Beijing on Monday.We will be in ...

Anyone talk of their Beijing/Lhasa train trip please?

Posted by starlagurl

Well, if you type "Beijing Lhasa train" in the search box on the homepage, you could find some train experiences in China. They are remarkably well written and I think you will get a good feel for the trip. Here are some interesting ones.

Beijing/Tibet return in 10 days or so

Posted by aopaq

... ) because it does seem to change. Finally, it has been noted that some people struggle from altitude effects upon arriving in Lhasa (specially if flying direct from a lower altitude location such as Beijing) which is one of the arguments for taking the ...

Tibet 2008

Posted by mbrh

I'm planning to take a road trip from Lhasa to Kathmandy with a friend of mine in May. We both live in Hong Kong. What's your plan? Where do you depart from? Cheers! Yep. I am planning on going back! Utilizing all the friends ...

China travel Jan 2008

Posted by whitters

... ;m afraid i'll still be in wuhan. Anyway thankyou for your reply Whit Hi Whitney, I am a 24 year old British guy. I am in China on my own for December and Jan. Do you have any plans for New Years Eve? Dont really know where to go or what to ...

Tibet Permit Issues

Posted by mr_rain

... this case, one for each country, and that will cost you even more My agency can help you with itinery, transport, visa, accomodation in Lhasa. The permit can be processed in Tibet, but you will need to forward me a copy of your passport ( with a chinese ...

Kathmandu to Lhasa - Tibet - Kathmandu to Lhasa travel question

Posted by sichuanyang

Hi there, I am in the process of booking a 10 day overland tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa via Everest bc. Can anyone suggest a good company to go with and the average price to pay for a tour like this. Since you must own the permit for entering Tibet ...

Kathmandu to Lhasa - Tibet - Kathmandu to Lhasa travel question

Posted by sarina87

Hi there, I am in the process of booking a 10 day overland tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa via Everest bc. Can anyone suggest a good company to go with and the average price to pay for a tour like this.

Planning an adventure - Tibet travel question

Posted by jilltyson

... of days and come back to collect the permit up from the tour operator? If I want to travel in Western Tibet (Ngari) from Lhasa to Ali,Rutok Monastery, Tsaparang, Mt Kailash, Lake Manasarovar etc. what permits will I need to get? Is it possible to get ...

Tibet Trip

Posted by wakingdream

Are you already over there? Hopefully you can find some people. It should be easier once you reach Lhasa, especially if you have at least a day or two there before leaving.

Tibet Trip

Posted by largostar

We are 5 people having booked 2 land cruisers to leave Lhasa on 27 September travelling to Nepal border via Everest Base Camp over 7 days. We are looking for up to another 3 passengers to reduce the cost

Tibet Closed to Tourists Again!

Posted by happysheep

Yup, all over the Chinese TV news, with interviews with the latest western tourist to visit Lhasa. Tibet is open as of last week!!! Groups are allowed, more difficult for individuals not on tours

Anyone talk of their Beijing/Lhasa train trip please?

Posted by boston333

Hello Everyone, Have only read one person telling first-hand experience of taking the train from Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet - and it was not too nice to read. Would be interested to read any other accounts. The 4 bunk soft bed option ok?can we take luggage ...

Beijing/Tibet return in 10 days or so

Posted by rbisset

about 4 hour flight from Beijing to Lhasa

Share guide in Tibet Jan. 20 through Feb. 2-ish

Posted by bethverde

... interested in going to Tibet January 20 through Feb. 2 (rough dates). We would fly or take the train from Chengdu to Lhasa and return to Chengdu via air. We have a quote from www.greattibettour.com for 430 USD per person not including meals or ...

Tibet Trekking

Posted by rbisset

... Danish. No problems at all. All the other groups were even more mixed than that. I think the best thing you can do is get to Lhasa and try to find a group there. All the hostels seemed to have noticeboards with people looking to fill up the Landcruisers.

Tibet travel Update News :

Posted by tibetfoot

July-1 Foreign tourists will arrive in Lhasa today, ending a three-month ban on foreign tourism in the western region following the March riots, state media reported. Tibet has been re-opened to mainland tour groups since April 23, followed by visitors ...

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