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Tibet Tourism Bureau
Tibet Tourism Bureau Permits are necessary for entry to Lhasa or any other part of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, and are obtained through tour operators as part of arrangements for travel; A T.T.B. permit does not obviate the need for an Aliens' Travel Permit for any closed areas that may be visited. But you can get them easily from U-waytours.com.
China Tibet Tourism Bureau was set up in 1986, directly under People's Government of TAR. Office, Market Development Department, Management Department, Planning & Finance Department and Administration are set in the bureau.
Main duties of China Tibet Tourism Bureau
Carry out the state tour policies and laws; work and carry out the goal, policy and schedule on the tourism development of TAR; take charge of the statistic and audit of the tourism in TAR.
According to returnees from Tibet, Potala Palace, normally a part of most people's itineraries in Lhasa, has tightened personal identity and security checks.
The Potala Palace allows up to 2,300 tourists daily.
"But elsewhere in Tibet, it was not so crowded," the trip was generally wonderful.
To ensure entry to Potala Palace, tourists need to pick up an entry permit 24 hours prior to their visit. Permits are available at the palace's ticket booth provided you have valid identification.
When visiting the palace, simply exchange the permit for a ticket. Admission costs 100 yuan (US$12.5) each.
Lhasa's 10,000 hotel rooms are rarely vacant, tourism official Liu said, adding that reservations are necessary.
According to the Tibet Autonomous Regional Tourism Bureau introduction, during the Spring Festival this year, Tibet received a total of 57,625 tourists trips than the same period last year increased by 2.2%; realize the total tourism revenue 39,000,000 yuan, an increase of 1.8%. Chinese New Year holiday travel "off to a good start" in Tibet set off the first round of this year tourist climax. Deputy Secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Regional Tourism Bureau said that this winter tourist seasons good situation for the overall development of tourism has laid a good foundation. Expected in the upcoming Tibetan New Year period, there will be more tourists to Tibet experience the unique culture of Tibetan people.