Originally Posted by
moondog
Since the OP's "gone dark" (i.e. Jack Bauer style), I'm not sure that he cares for our advice, but if he returns, we'll hook him up with a solid plan.
As for the rest of the peanut gallery, the same promise is on offer; buy your plane tickets (to and from China) and we'll help you connect the dots. Even Tibet is within reach (especially if you have Asian blood; I don't and I'm still intent on making that trek, without the aid of any group tours).
I went to Tibet in Sept 2009, without the grand tour package. I was there 3 days, stayed at the Sheraton, flew Air China to & from BJ after buying the tickets on C-trip. I had to get the Tibet Visa in BJ, (north 4 th ring road). they did suggest a guide with a car, which did work out ok. Its not china 101, & tibet is abet like Wisconsin Dells tourism, selling the religious trinkets.