Foreigners Tibet Travel Tips

1. Are there any restrictions on foreign tourists to visit Tibet? What about overseas Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Macao residents?
Foreign Tibet tour must be organized to travel to Tibet. They must be organized by travel agencies and with confirmed routes and Tibet travel guide. What's more, a Tibet travel permit (TTP for short) from the Tibet Tourism Bureau is indispensable. The TTP must be shown upon booking flights and boarding planes.
2. Who needs a border pass when traveling Tibet How to apply and can it be applied in Tibet?
Since many places during travel in Tibett are in the border areas or haven't been entirely opened to tourists, domestic citizens (including Hong Kong and Macao citizens) must apply for border passes if they want to enter these areas. Otherwise, they will be turned down.
3. Which areas in Tibet need border passes?
Shigatse Prefecture Zhongba county, Saga county, Nylam county (Zham), Tingri county, Kangma county, Yadong county, Gampa county, Dinggye county, Gyirong county.
Lhoka Prefecture Cona county, Lhongzi county, Lhodak county, Nanggarze county.
Nyingtri Prefecture Mailing county, Nang county, Zayul county, Medog county.
Ngari Prefecture Purang county, Zhada county, Rutog county, Gar county.