07 April 2009

Tibet opened for visitors

Several months ago China closed off Tibet to foreign visitors, all but sealing the kingdom. Last week Beijing announced it intended to re-open the internal border with Tibet to foreigners on Sunday 05 April 2009. The original closure came as a result of Chinese fears of demonstrations and activities on the 50th anniversary of the exile of the Dalai Lama. With the event over, and little to show for it, Beijing deemed it safe to let people see Tibet.
The Chinese Embassy in Canada still cannot issue a visa valid for Tibet, but once you are in China you can now get a ticket and visa to Tibet. But you still need that Chinese visa first.
Click here for a Chinese visa.