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Security check required for visiting some sites in Lhasa

Now it is the peak tourism season of Tibet and also the grand religious Saga Dawa festival for Tibetan people, many tourists and pilgrims flock into Lhasa. In order to keep tourists and the staff of the tourist sites from any danger, security check is required for visiting some tourist sites of Lhasa, like Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, the hottest two sites in Lhasa.

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Tourists are prohibited from carrying firearms, ammunition, military equipment, police equipment, controlled knives and tools, inflammable and explosive materials and other items that the government lists as dangerous articles into the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. 
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As we know, a self-immolation happened in front of Jokhang temple in May of 2012. Because of this, Tibet was closed to foreign travelers for half a month in June. But it is said that Tibet will begein to issue Tibet permit again on June 20, 2012 and foreigners can go to Tibet after getting Tibet permit.  
Master Catherine Jigme

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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