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Hi all,I am thinking of taking the train from China to Tibet.I have searched seveal websites and can't find how to book a ticket in advance. Do I need to book in advance?Has anybody travelled in Tibet? Can I travel on my own or is it only with tour... ...full story at Lonely Planet

from Lonely Planet on Sat, Feb 10 2007

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17 Sep 07 visit Tibet travel  »  Lonely Planet I'll be in based in Chengdu in mid October for about 6 days before travelling into Tibet on about 18th. Is it necessary to book a flight and Tibet travel permit in advance or is it OK to book when in Chengdu?Is it still possible to arrive in Lhasa and do...
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22 Mar 07 visit TIBET TRAVEL PERMIT URGENT  »  Lonely Planet Hi!I am in Shanghai and just bought a train ticket to Lhasa (51 hours!!!). The travel agent at the hostel phoned the China Railway and they said that you don't need to buy a permit in advance anymore. According to them the so-called 'Tibet travel permit'...

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