In’s and Out’s of Getting a Tibet Permit

Boulder, CO – July 30, 2008 – With all the travel to China for the
Olympics, the rules have changed to get a Chinese visa, which impacts
many people traveling to Tibet. Here is everything you need to know to
get your Tibet travel permit and your Chinese visa.

TIBET
All travelers going to Tibet will need a travel permit for Tibet, which
must be arranged for you by a local tour operator.... [Read more]

After the Olympics Take the Shangri-La Express

BEIJING, CHINA – This summer, thousands of Americans are being introduced first-hand to China, while millions more watch on television as the no-longer-sleeping giant hosts the Olympic Games.

Long after the Olympian crowds have left for home, you can add your name to the guest list with an 11-day, 10-night train tour aboard the “Shangri-La Express.” It takes you from Lhasa, Tibet to Beijing, China and is offered... [Read more]

Asia Tourism Update

Tibet delays May 1 re-opening - Natasha Dragun, Beijing (2008-04-24)

TOURISM officials in the Tibet Autonomous Region have announced that international tourists would not be allowed back into Tibet on May 1 (a national holiday) as previously planned.

Officials said that the region would re-open “soon”, but did not specify a date. Local agents reported that train tickets into Tibet for the May Day holiday... [Read more]

Tibet Re-Opens to Tourists

The government of Tibet Autonomous Region has announced it will officially re-open the area to tourists on May 1. Lhasa re-opened Potala Palace on March 26 for the first time since business was suspended due to recent riots.

In recent years, tourism has become an important part of the Tibetan economy. In 2007, the region received more than 2.7 million visitors, with the government hoping to grow that to 3.3 million... [Read more]

TCS-Expeditions World’s Great Faiths

SEATTLE, WA – When Jennifer DuBois, vice president of operations at TCS Expeditions read the book “Geography of Religion,” published by National Geographic, she was determined to create a quest that would allow travelers to explore and experience the world’s great faiths.

TCS Expeditions, known for its creative and one-of-a kind expeditions, began planning the first-ever, private-jet journey that would explore... [Read more]

47 New Tours for Mountain Travel Sobek

Emeryville, CA-September 18 2006-Adventurous travelers will have more exciting trip choices than ever as they begin planning their travel for the coming year: Mountain Travel Sobek, North America’s leading adventure travel company, has added 47 new adventures to their total roster of more than 135 worldwide group programs, not including nearly 30 special programs designed especially for private individual travel.... [Read more]

New Service Between Chengdu & Amsterdam

CHENGDU, China – April 20, 2006 - China Southern Airlines, (NYSE: ZNH, HKSE: 1055, SHA 600029) - www.cs-air.com/en - with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People’s Republic of China has expanded its code-share agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to include all-new Boeing 777 service between Chengdu, China and Amsterdam. ... [Read more]

Mongolia Sizzles with 2006 Tours

Monroe Township, NJ - In their pursuit of unspoiled beauty and less-traveled regions, cultural and adventure travelers have a globe full of options, but few as reliable as Mongolia. Bathed in ancient history, fascinating culture, jaw-dropping and widely varied scenic beauty—from the wind-swept, fossil-rich Gobi Desert to forested mountains and crystal blue waters—Mongolia is a soul-stirring experience from touch-down... [Read more]

Pacific Delight Tours China

New York, NY, November 2005 — Limited to only 16 participants, Pacific Delight World Tours’ “Gold Experience” packages offer the best of the best [Read more]

Written by Devin Galaudet