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Customs :
There is no prohibition on still and
video cameras, tape recorders or
radios as long as they are for
personal use or if commercial use
should be registered with a custom
official. Printed matters considered
unsuitable by the Chinese government
are prohibited. Customs regulations
forbid the export of art objects
created prior to 1959 or souvenirs
in amounts deemed to be excessive.
Food & Drinks :
Tibet has only a handful of towns,
and Tibetan cuisine is not exactly
the most varied in the world. It is
handy to carry anything that can be
brewed with hot water. Instant
coffee, drinking chocolate, tea
(bags), soup cubes. Other food items
worth considering are instant
noodles, nuts and raisins,
chocolate, dry foods and biscuits.
Holidays :
Business Hours Government offices
are usually closed on Saturday
afternoon and all day Sunday.
Currency :
Renmnbi, The people's money used by
millions of Chinese everyday,
circulates is notes of 1, 2, 5, 10
and 50 Yuan; 1, 2 and 5 jiao; 1, 2,
and 5 fen. There are also coins for
1, 2 and 5 fen. With the Chinese
currency, Runminbi, one Yuan is
divided in 10 Jiao; into 10 fen.
Airport , Airport Tax and Ticket
Reconfirmation :
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is approx. 96
Kms away for Lhasa. The airport
departure tax at present is US$
12.00 per person. Your guide will
reconfirm the air ticket upon
payment of RMB 30, which is
reconfirmation fee charged by china
Southwest Airlines
Cancellation Policy :
A cancellation charge of 50 % for
confirmed bookings up to Seven Days
before Departure to Tibet will be
charged after which No Refund will
be entertained, Further under no
circumstances will there be a refund
on NO SHOW UPS and DELAY in
ARRIVALS.
Health And Altitude Problems :
Traveling in Tibet involves high
altitude and can be strenuous.
Clients with heart and lung problems
or blood diseases should consult
their doctor before booking the
trip. Very often the cases of
altitude sickness have been
reported. Simple headache, fever,
loss of appetite or stomach
disorders can happen before the
acclimatization. Advised, drink
approx. 03 Liters. Of water per day,
don't strain your self, Move slowly,
breath deeply and take regular
rests.
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