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Tibet Slideshow
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5cts worth about Burma
Posted by wandering_man
... Brmese people and thumb their noses at the civilized world. Internationally--whether it is Burma, or Darfur, or North Korea, or Tibet, China plays a powerful and negative role tilting against the struggle of people for bread, peace, and freedom. I know ...
Changes in Thailand?
Posted by thellie
... ... settled? ...pretty much yeah... after going off to see my mate in korea (she's the one i'm heading to india/nepal/tibet/china with next month for 3-4 months), i realised i missed thailand, and the people, a helluva lot. i was coming back ...
Gear for 3 wks in Thailand
Posted by thellie
... have acquired plenty more things that i started out with, but i'm also off travelling for 3-4 months in march (india, nepal, tibet, china, uk briefly, then back to thailand), and will make sure there is enough room for bth cameras and equipment (i' ...
Good Overland Routes
Posted by wakingdream
QUOTE I'm thinking of going from Istanbul to Singapore overland through Iran, Pakistan into India, Nepal, Tibet (China) and onto SE Asia. Not for a few years though Ahh, but when you do, it'll be SO worth the wait! I'd like to do a ...
Good Overland Routes
Posted by rbisset
... . The backpacker central Nairobi to Cape Town and the monster Cairo to the Cape! I'm thinking of going from Istanbul to Singapore overland through Iran, Pakistan into India, Nepal, Tibet (China) and onto SE Asia. Not for a few years though
China in the winter
Posted by rbisset
... of Beijing and you're looking at -10C. You can visit Tibet on a single entry Chinese visa as it is part of China. You do need a permit to enter Tibet but the agency you book the flight with will be able to sort that out for you. Flight/permit for me ...
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' ...
Starter-kit for China
Posted by evamaria85
... town to town, being most expensive in Shanghai and Guangzhou and more affordable in smaller towns. Dress Code: Dressing appropriate in China isn't too hard, basically wear what you would at home. I usually bring something that is decent, just in ...
Help! Tour around china
Posted by jimmychen1217
... you.Tibet is the most highest plateau in the world.The uniqe geogriphical conditions brings its special snow scenery into being.Tibet's history and culture are colorful. if you wanna get more comprehensive information,echinacities.com will be a great ...
China-Nepal
Posted by starlagurl
... status of the border-crossing points. Travelers may also wish to check with the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nepal for current regulations on entry into Tibet. Visit the Embassy of Nepal web site at for the most current visa information.
Tibet Permit Issues
Posted by mr_rain
... will need to forward me a copy of your passport ( with a chinese visa, obtained in the UK prior to your entry to both Tibet or China), and pay a fee on 200 RMB per permit required. Thats the best, easiest and most guarenteed fail safe way for you to get ...
Looking for...
Posted by tibetanbison
... Tibetan Tour Company Shangri-la, the land of snows, the roof of the world: for centuries the mysterious Buddhist kingdom of Tibet, locked away in its mountain fastness of the Himalaya, has exercised a unique hold on the imagination of the West. Tibetan ...
China-Nepal
Posted by Paul
Last time I was in that corner of China you could "participate" in group tours leaving from Traffic Hotel i Chengdu, and once you set foot on Tibetan ground the group was no more, so you could travel on your own around Tibet. You can ...
China-Nepal
Posted by evamaria85
Last time I was in that corner of China you could "participate" in group tours leaving from Traffic Hotel i Chengdu, and once you set foot on Tibetan ground the group was no more, so you could travel on your own around Tibet. You can actually ...
Tibet Permit Issues
Posted by mr_rain
... . Hmmm.... I met many travellers like you in Lhassa, all doing the same thing. All tripping to EBC. Boring. That is not *real Tibet*. Also, the issue , despite what it states in my travellogue diary, THE FACT IS YOU WERE ILLEGAL , if you did not have a ...
Tibet at the end of July
Posted by katieontherun
... mid-August, so not really your travel dates, but my dates keep changing, so maybe yours do the same. I've previously been to China and while I absolutely loved it and definitely want to go back, possibly even this fall, I don't want to do it by ...
Advice appreciated on my China itinerary
Posted by fdakuae
... many to visit some cultural places, and even places to have fun. what I am saying is that planning for a trip to china required understanding what really you are looking for so you can start at city..knows the places at city and understand language i ...
China in the winter
Posted by bob8888
... 1) I'm thinking of going to see the ice festival in harbin, has any where been there? 2) Fly into Beijing -->Xian and iinto Tibet. Has any one been into tibet in winter? I've heard it is cold but bearable and a great time to go as there a ...
Tibet Permit Issues
Posted by wakingdream
... thing. I would love to visit Tibet some day, but I've read that it's difficult to have a very genuine experience b/c of China's influence directly in the country....any thoughts on this? Mack, let us know how it all turns out. I'd be ...
Tibet Trekking
Posted by gracefan
It seems that you have to apply for Tibet travel permit first through a tour agency based in Tibet first then you are allowed to enter Tibet. So I think you should learn something about Tibet travel permit first.
Planning an adventure - Tibet travel question
Posted by jilltyson
I am planning a trip from Hong Kong, travelling through China, into Tibet and flying out of Kathmandu. Does anyone have any ideas of the best route- I have 5 weeks to do the trip in,(spending 5 days with my brother in Nanning) I know the typical thing to ...
Beijing/Tibet return in 10 days or so
Posted by aopaq
In case you were not already aware, you need to have a Travel Permit to visit Tibet (over and above your China visa) which may be possible to get in Beijing. However, Chengdu seems to be the most common staging point for trips to Tibet and apparently ...
Reactionary music
Posted by skylab
Looks like Tibet might be hating on U2 also lol Seriously though, I'd love to know what songs are "reactionary music" to them.
Tibet Trekking
Posted by catterz
... to the exact intinerary. I am travelling alone and apparently all tour groups need to be of the same nationality - so if there are any Brits out there in China / Nepal or around and fancy a trek in Tibet (pretty soon) please drop me a line. Cheers Kate
Tibet Permit Issues
Posted by rbisset
I don't think it will be too difficult to get into Tibet. When I went I knew absolutely nothing about the permit or what was needed. I just used my guesthouse in Chengdu (Dragon Town I think which was dirt cheap but also dirty! Dorm was an openplan ...