Tibet Permit, also known as Tibet Tourism Bureau (T.T.B.) Permits, is necessary for entry to Lhasa or any other part of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, and is obtained as part of tour arrangements for travel to Tibet.

Food in Tibet differs in pastoral areas and agricultural areas. The staple food includes roasted highland barley flour, wheat flour, meat, or red food, and milk, or white food.

In main towns and cities in Tibet accommodation is of a good standard - clean, comfortable twin share rooms, clean shared/private facilities and hot showers.

With the economic support of the Chinese government and the efforts of Tibetans in the past years, Tibet now owns three airports and several highways that link it with other parts of China. On July 1, 2006, the entire Qinghai-Tibet railway was put into service, which brings Tibet closer to the world and provides much convenience for tourists.

Brief introduce of shopping situation in Lhasa and Shigatse, and recommend some characteristic things of Tibet.

Some useful tips for you travel to Tibet.