 | Tibet, China |
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This was to prove an interesting week! Most traveller's spend the night in this town, which is the old capital of Tibet. Not a lot of people know that! There was actually a lot to see, and I was fortunate to have the companionship of Lopsang and ...
... cart. All along the route much construction was underway not least the major new rail line which will eventually link China directly with Tibet. The most surprising building site was what appeared to be a group of 'holiday chalets' which resembled bright ...
... 20 minutes and are always keen to see if they can get something for free. Next day we head to Shigatse, the second city of Tibet. Its a longs slow drive at first due to the roadworks and diversions, and it takes over 12hrs in total. Helen, one of our UK ...
... takes us about 4hrs to do the 25km drive. At the border we park on Friendship Bridge built over the River and seperating China from Nepal. Our Chinese guide has not arrived and the Chinese authorities dont want to let us in without our Tibetan Permit which ...
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China says Tibet still off-limits to foreigners
Posted on Jun 15, 2008, 10:02:57
BEIJING - TIBET remains closed to foreign journalists and tourists, China's foreign ministry said on Thursday nearly four months after unrest broke out in the region. 'Due to the violent incident in Lhasa on March 14, at present (the regional ...
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China in the winter
Posted on Dec 28, 2006, 13:40:32
... 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 from ...
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Travelling in Kashghar, Tibet and Northern Areas of Pakistan
Posted on Nov 5, 2008, 04:13:06
... See the early Buddhist Da Zhao Temple, embellished with Nepalese and Indian touches and capped by a golden canopy. Visit the Tibet Museum, which houses a rich collection of prehistoric cultural relics. Catch a glimpse into the life of the local people with ...
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Starter-kit for China
Posted on Jul 9, 2008, 14:58:49
... 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 ...
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