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And**** Jansen ( Germany ) Jun 13 ,2011

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Dear Sir or Madam, in October 2011 I want to travel from Beijing West to Lhasa by Tibet Train. Is this possible for foreigners like me. After arriving in Tibet I want to stay 3 days and then I´ll fly with Yeti Airlines to Kathmandu. What is the best solution to do this...? What about permits...? I´m looking foward for your answer. Thank you very much. Yours faithfully, Andreas Jansen

tanbin ( Travel Consultant ) Jun 15 ,2011

Dear Andreas Jansen:

Warmly greetings from Top China Travel! Many thanks for your enquiry and trust to us!
I am Lily, the sales reprehensive of TCT. It is my pleasure to assist your trip to China!

First, we can buy the soft sleeper berth of train ticket from Beijing to Lhasa in Oct. but we need reconfirm with the accurate date you specified.

Second, for 2 ngihts/3 day’s tour in Tibet, the program after plus train ticket from Beijing to Lhasa is
Day 1 Beijing--- Lhasa by train T27 (2009—1600+2)
Own take train from Beijing to Lhasa in the evening with permission

Day 2 on train

Day 3 Lhasa
Arrive in Lhasa, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day to get used to the high altitude.
Meals: No meal
Accommodation: In Lhasa 3* Shangbala hotel

Day 4 Lhasa
Today, enjoy your full day religious visit to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Lhasa

Day 5 Lhasa-
Today, you will start your one day city tour with a visit to Tibet Museum, then be introduced to a Tibetan Family and enjoy the traditional local lunch with the family members. In the afternoon, continue your tour to Sera Monastery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Lhasa

Day 6 Lhasa--- Kathmandu by flight (booked by own)
Transfer to airport, say goodbye to Lhasa and continue your tour to the next stop.
Service Ends

QUOATION: USD1122 totally

Price includes:

1. Private airport/railway station welcome and private transfers between airports/railway stations, hotels and sightseeing spots. Separate arrivals and departures will incur extra charges.

2. Soft sleeper berth of AC train from Beijing to Lhasa (4 pax share 1 cabin) with handling fee

3 3 nights accommodation at Tibet based on 1 adult sharing one standard single-bed room (cabin);

4. Driver and English-speaking guide service on normal sightseeing activities noted in the itinerary.

5. All entrance fees to scenic spots as shown in the itinerary. The final arrangement will be determined by local tour guides based on the local circumstances which are beyond the control of TopChinaTravel. TCT will adhere to the original itinerary as accurately as possible.

7. Government taxes.

8. Tibet Permit fees and all necessary governmental fees during the tour.



Price excludes:

1.Round way International airfare or train tickets, unless otherwise noted.

2.Travel insurance.

3. Delivering fee of train ticket

4. Delivering fee of original documents of Tibet permission

5.Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee.

6.Tips for guides, escort, drives, bellman, etc.

7.Personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages.

8.Optional meals and shows mentioned in the itinerary, which will be added up if the clients desire to take the activities.

9.Any extra cost caused by changes of natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or injury caused by accident beyond the control of TopChinaTravel and that has incurred due to the tourist action violating the laws.

Any items not specified in the plan.





For individual tourists the offices of the TTB will do it for you. One can only obtain the permit where he or she departs for Tibet.



Visitors to Tibet from Chengdu, Golmud, Xi'an, Chongqing, and other places can only buy their airplane, train, or coach ticket and check in at the airport after submitting the original permit.



And visitors from Katmandu still need the permit to obtain a paper visa or a signature on your visa from the Chinese Embassy in Nepal to buy their airplane tickets and enter Tibet. While in Tibet, you are not allowed to travel alone(travel without tour agency arrangement) even with the permit.



What documents should be submitted?

The necessary materials to apply for the Tibet Permit are similar to those demanded for a visa including

A copy of the visa and the first page of the passport

One’s basic information, such as name, nationality, age, gender, Phone number, passport number, occupation (journalists and diplomatists are excluded as common tourists to Tibet). Tour itineraries, general tour schedule



The permit usually takes 2 days to issue. However, it is best to allow at least two weeks for mailing and processing. When you receive the permit you will have enough time to arrange the tickets, hotels, and your preparation for rest.

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Hope the above is clear and helpful J

Should you have any questions or request, please do not hesitate let us know.

Many thanks & best regards

Lily

Sales Representative