It is believed that China has attracted so many tourists who live in Italy since China is rich in history and culture that are different from Italy. The policy that Italy citizens holding ordinary passports of Italy can enter China without applying for a visa will make it easy for them to plan a China tour. It shows that China welcomes all Italian people who wish to travel to China to admire the best this country can offer. If Tibet is one of your destinations for your China tour, you will find some useful information here about a Tibet tour from Italy.

Travel to Tibet from Italy

Even if there is no direct flight between cities in Italy and Tibet, tourists don't need to worry about this issue since they can fly to major cities in China and then transfer to Lhasa by plane or train. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway connects several cities, including Beijing and Chengdu to Lhsas. Rome and Milan have direct flights to China, which will be perfect for tourists to choose when they want to get to Tibet. However, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu can offer tourists chances to experience the culture and landscapes of China before transferring to Lhasa. Your travel agency will tailor-make your China tour based on your travel budget and time.

Rome Colosseum

If you fly from Rome, you can find that there are direct flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu from Rome. There is respectively one direct flight from Rome to Beijing and Shanghai daily. And there is one direct flight from Rome to Guangzhou flying every other day. What's more, there is also one direct flight from Rome to Chengdu daily except for every Monday. Milan only has one flight to Beijing and one flight to Shanghai every day.

Once you get to those major cities in China, you can choose to fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport or consider taking a train. Beijing and Chengdu have both non-stop flights and one train to Lhasa every day. What's more, there are over 30 direct flights from Chengdu to Lhasa. Besides, Shanghai and Guangzhou only provide the chance to take a train to Lhasa. The train journey is known for its scenic views but takes a longer time. If you insist on experiencing a train trip to Lhasa, you can take a domestic flight in China to Xining and board the train to Lhasa.

Tibet Travel Permit for Italian Citizens

Now, even though tourists who hold an ordinary passport of Italy don't need to apply for a visa to get to China, they need to apply for other permits to enter Tibet. Anyone who knows about Tibet tours would know that international travelers need a Tibet Travel Permit at least in order to board a plane or a train to Lhasa or other places in Tibet. Independent travel to Tibet is not allowed for foreign tourists. You need to book a tour through a licensed China travel agency and your tour operator will help you obtain necessary permits according to your travel itinerary. So, make sure that you have found a trustworthy and responsible travel agency to help organize your Tibet tour. The Tibet Travel Permit is a basic permit for you to enter some places in Tibet. And it is also needed for international tourists to get on their train or plane to Tibet. But there are other permits and documents you may need to travel to some specific areas in Tibet. For example, you may need an Aliens' Travel Permit to travel to places like Shigatse, Gyantse, Everest Base Camp, etc. Some areas near Tibet's border may require a Military Permit. Anyway, your travel agency will arrange everything for you and you only need to follow their guide to enjoy your Tibet tour from Italy.

Mount Kailash

Notice: Good news for tourists from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Singapore, Malaysia, Belgium, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland! You can tour to Tibet from Nepal to enjoy the stunning scenery and splendor culture without the Chinese Group Visa.