lhasa railway station

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I am a solo traveler planning to travel on the Ningxi-Lhasa Express.  I understand a foreign solo traveler is not allowed to enter Tibet unless joining a tour agency which I do not intend to do. If on arriving Lhasa from Ningxi, I plan to board the soonest train to Qinghai without leaving Tibet Railway Station. In other words, it is form of TRANSIT.  Please advise and give full details.  Thank you.

Chris · Answer

According to the rule, foreigners entering Tibet need to process the Entry Permit, which will be handled by the local travel agency in Tibet. So I think you might even not be able to take Ningxia-Lhasa train. Even you can, you may not be able to go through security check.

LILLIEHO88 · Answer

Hi Chris,My travel plan is having a train journey to enjoy the scenery on a moving train.  I am prepared to stay and remain on the Lhasa Railway Station to board the soonest next train to Qinghai. In other words, I do not intend to leave the Lhasa Railway Station at all.  So where and why the security check?

Chris · Answer

To be honest, I can't give you a correct answer. I think you can consult staff at Ningxia Railway Station.

Jack · Answer

You will not be able to even board a train to Lhasa without a Tibetan travel permit. You will be asked for it when boarding the train, and usually again while on the train. If somehow you managed to evade your way and arrive at Lhasa train station, you would be asked for it again and find yourself in serious trouble if there, in Tibet, without one.

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