Matt_01
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At the entrance to the Palace Bob realised that one of the guides from the company he works for was in front of us, this was an English only tour and I was given the option to join that group. Bob said it was my choice, I joined the other group as at times I wonder if Bob has to work twice as hard to explain things in Chinese and then the same in English for 1 person (your truly). So my guide’s name is Peter.
Entry is strictly controlled, first is gate 1 - passport/ Chinese ID check, bag and body screening and the guide is dealing with security the Tibet Permits. Lighters cannot be taken in but they will let you carry in cans of compressed oxygen, go figure.
Next is gate 2 - I think this is where the guides collect the tickets from. You line up and the guide counted us through confirming with the security you are in his group. I noticed that security staff seem to do another round of random Tibet Permits checks.
Final check point is inside of the White Palace (no photos or video allowed) the tickets are checked and counted through. Not sure why they need this given you have already passed through 2 check points.










Entry is strictly controlled, first is gate 1 - passport/ Chinese ID check, bag and body screening and the guide is dealing with security the Tibet Permits. Lighters cannot be taken in but they will let you carry in cans of compressed oxygen, go figure.
Next is gate 2 - I think this is where the guides collect the tickets from. You line up and the guide counted us through confirming with the security you are in his group. I noticed that security staff seem to do another round of random Tibet Permits checks.
Final check point is inside of the White Palace (no photos or video allowed) the tickets are checked and counted through. Not sure why they need this given you have already passed through 2 check points.









