Originally Posted by HKtraveller
I read today, that from October 1st the Tibet permit will not be necessary anymore. They are opening Tibet up for tourism. I read that the Vice Governor of Tibet Wu Jilie announced that to a group of German and Swiss Journalists.
Can Anyone confirm this?
I phoned customer service of Spring Travel agency which is one of the top three travel agencies in China for this question, I was told till Oct the Tibet permit for foreigners is still necessary, and the permit cost is Y500 for one person by the copy of your passport, the agency can handle it with the charge Y500.