Advice on How to travel in Tibet

Figuring out How to travel in Tibet is very important before you go to Tibet, especially when you are a foreigner, because there are some special requirements for foreign tourists to Tibet.
Firstly, there are two indispensable documents for foreign tourists who want to travel  in Tibet freely: China Visa which can be applied for in Chinese Embassy in your country and Tibet Entry Permit issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau. Besides, if you are planning to travel to the closed areas of Tibet, a Tibet Travel Permit is a must. While if you are planning to travel to some military sensitive areas of Tibet, a Military Permit is required. For detailed information about these documents, please refer to our Tibet Permits.
Secondly, if you are a foreign tourist, you are not allowed to travel alone in Tibet. You must be accompanied by a licensed tour guide or join a group organized by a travel agency.
Thirdly, no strenuous activities, no smoking and no bathing on the first day after arriving in Tibet, otherwise, you might be suffer from severe altitude sickness and spoil your travel in Tibet.
Fourthly, during your travel in Tibet, drink plenty of water, as dehydration is common at higher altitudes due to faster evaporation. If you don't feel well, tell the guide as soon as possible and follow the guide's advice.
Fifthly, sunscreen, sunglasses and lip cream are necessary for travel in Tibet, for they can protect your eyes and skin, as Tibet's high altitude and the atmosphere allow the sun's solar radiation to strike the earth with unusual intensity.
Sixthly, during your travel in Tibet, you'd better always stay with your tour guide or driver. If you unfortunately get lost in the wild, you'd better return by the same way to wait for your tour guide. If you cannot find the way you came, stay in one place or area. Do not wander for your guide moves slowly while searching for clues.
For more advice on how to travel in Tibet, please refer to Tibet travel advice.