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Tibet Transportation
What are the baggage regulations when flying inside China?
Carry-on baggage: The maximum carry-on baggage allowance for each economy class passenger is 5kg. First class passengers can have 2 pieces of carry on luggage. All other passengers can carry on only one piece. The size may not exceed 20x40x55cm. Carry-on baggage in excess of the limit is subject to an excess baggage fee and must be carried as checked baggage.
Check-in Baggage: Adult and children are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance of 40kg, for first class, 30kg, for business class, and 20kg, for economy class while travelling on domestic airlines in China. No free baggage allowance is granted to infants.
Groups travelling together are able to combine their baggage allowance if they check in together.
Prohibited Items: The following items are prohibited and cannot be carried in checked or carry-on luggage: Flammable, explosive, corrosive, poisonous, radioactive, polymerizable and magnetized materials. Passengers are forbidden to carry arms, sharp or lethal weapons.
Is it easy to purchase a train ticket to Tibet now?
The popularity of train travel to Tibet has resulted in the huge demand for Tibet train tickets among visitors. It's very difficult for individual travellers to get a ticket on their own. Even some reliable travel agencies cannot guarantee successful booking.
Do I need a heath report when I travel by train to Tibet?
All travelers are required to complete a heath report on the train to Tibet.
What vehicles do you use in Tibet?
If the tour is mainly around Lhasa, you are suggested to use a minivan as the road conditions around Lhasa are pretty good, and a minivan is a low-cost option as well. If the tour covers some places with poor road conditions and are a long distance to reach, 4WD off-road vehicles are recommended.


