Swiss citizen could apply for China visa, one of basic documents used to apply for a Tibet Entry Permit, in China embassy in Bern or China consulate in Zurich. Please note that although Geneva is also a very internationalized city, there is no China consulate.
There is only three hours’ working time (9:00-12:00 AM) on every working day (Monday to Friday) for the consular sections of both the embassy and the consulate, so it is suggested to go to apply for your visa as early as possible.
Most flights from Switzerland to China depart from the airport in Zurich. Currently, tourists could fly from Zurich to Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The flying time is between 13 and 20 hours, including a stopover in Amsterdam. The flight with the lowest price is from Zurich to Beijing, which costs only 456 USD.
It is convenient to take a flight or train to Tibet after arriving Beijing. More and more tourists like a 41-hour-long train ride from Beijing to Tibet, because they could see charming sceneries and various wild animals during the train ride.
The Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar are very popular tourist attractions in Tibet. For most tourists from Switzerland, April, May, June, September and October are the best five months for attending a Kailash Manasarovar tour. During this time, you could enjoy the continuous good weather and comfortable climates, and admire the most beautiful sceneries. Beside Mount Kailash, these five months are also the best time to see sunrise in the Mount Everest Base Camp.
If Swiss tourists don’t have time to visit the Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar during these five months, July and August can be their second options. Although these two months are rainy season, the temperature is good for taking a tour and the sceneries are beautiful.
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