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Will provide upon request. Please email us at info@moonsuntravel.com

MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR CUSTOMERS :
 
How to enter Tibet?
There are four common routes for visiting Tibet. They are as follows:
1. Kathmandu to Lhasa by flight
2. Beijing-Lhasa- Chengdu –Lhasa by flight
3. Kathmandu Kodari by over land by flight
4. Beijing to Lhasa by train.

Does Moonsun Travel arrange visa and other travel documents for traveling in Tibet?
Yes, we do arrange visa and travel permit for traveling Tibet. You need provide us with the high quality scanned copies of your passport to get permit and visa process. Journalists and people that could be involved in political matters could be revoked.

What are the trips leaders like?
Leaders are carefully selected for their personality, general travel experience and enthusiasm for our style of travel. They facilitate the smooth running of your trip and are there to help you get the most out of your adventure. They are recruited on the basis of their resourcefulness and people skills, rather than for expert knowledge of a destination.

Is independent tour allowed in Tibet?
No. According to China's regulation, individual travel to Tibet is not allowed. You have to join a group and well- known Travel Company.

What is the best season for tour in Tibet?
In general speaking, from April to October is the best season for Tibet tour.

What type of insurance should I have? Can I get there?
Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc.

Could you give me some advice on how to avoid risking Cultural Shock when traveling Tibet?
Tibetan people are very kind and hospitable; you can feel free to talk with them. But there are some rulers you should go by!
1. Do not photograph them without permission.
2. Do not talk the sensitive issues like politics &, religion.
3. Take your hat off when entering a chapel.
4. Do not take photos during a prayer meeting and in some larger monastery, you may need to pay a small fee for the privilege of taking a photo.
5. Do not touch or remove anything on an altar.
6. Do not wear shorts or short shirts in a monastery and do not smoke in a monastery.
7. Do not eat horse, donkey and dog when in Tibet.
8. Always walk around monasteries, piles of Mani stones, pagodas and other religious structures in a clockwise direction.
9. Never touch Tibetan People on the head.

What currencies Other than Chinese currency, can be used in Tibet? Can I use my credit card and ATM card?
Chinese Yuan and US dollar are accepted in Tibet however the places which accept US dollars are very few. Visitors can change US dollars into Chinese currency in the Lhasa Central Branch Bank of China or at major hotels. Credit cards are not a recommended mean of payment in Tibet as the acceptance is very limited. Flights and hotels can not be paid using credit cards and they are also accepted at the Lhasa Central Branch Bank of China.

Money Exchange in Tibet
The best place to change foreign currency and travelers checks is the Bank of China. Some hotels may provide exchange service but this is uncertain. If you are travelling to remote areas of Tibet, try to take your cash in small denominations. RMB100 and RMB50 bills are sometimes difficult to change. Coins are not acceptable even for donations.

Credit Cards are not recommended as a method of payment in Tibet. They are only accepted in 5-star hotels or big department stores in Lhasa.
Banks- Bank of China, China Construction Bank and China Agriculture Bank have branches in Lhasa.


Where and how can i get local transportation?
Taxis are easy to find in Barkhor Street area. The taxi fare is by negotiation with the driver. It is a wise way to take a map to show the driver as they are unable to communicate in English. Remember that it is impossible to travel outside Lhasa except when accompanied by a tour guide in an authorized vehicle.

What and Where can i go for Shopping?
The local specialty are Tibetan Tangka, Tibetan silver ornaments, yak wool, Dzi beads, Aweto, milk products, Tibetan liquor and Lhasa sweet tea as well as various handicrafts and Tibetan medicines. The famous shopping places are Barkhor Street and shops around Jokhang Temple Square. Please be aware that Barkhor Street has many fake products. Don’t forget to bargain.

What kind of Accommodation & Food i can get?
Tourism is one of the major industries in Nepal and Tibet. We wish to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible. We do provide 2 to 3 stars level hotel for whole tour.

Food
Varying cuisines are available in Lhasa. Indian, Nepalese and Western food can all be found as well as Tibetan, Sichuan cuisine, Northwestern Chinese wheaten food and Northeastern Chinese cuisine are most typical.

Can I travel Tibet with my child?
Tibet may not be an ideal destination for young Children. The climate and generally harsher conditions in Tibet may not be ideal for young children. The sights and attractions are not those which children like to visit and facilities will be very primitive. If you do decide to bring your young child to Tibet please ensure that you bring all your child's daily needs with you.