What are some specific safety measures taken in Xinjiang and Tibet for tourists?
Here’s some đđ¸ safety tips if you’re heading to Xinjiang or Tibet, fam:
Xinjiang:
- Security checks are tight af, and you’ll see them at malls, markets, and parks đď¸. Might wanna make sure you don’t have any protest pics on your phone before they ask to check it đđ˝ââď¸
- They might ask for your phone number, take your pic, and ask you about your trip plans đ¤ł
- Avoid any protests or big af gatherings, and don’t join them even if you wanna take a lil peek đ
- Don’t film or take pics of protests, crowds, security forces, military stuff, or religious places đ¤łđź
- Keep your passport on you at all times đ
- The UK embassy won’t be able to help much if stuff goes down đ
Tibet:
- You gotta get a permit through a Chinese travel agency and join an organized tour đ¤Š. Might not be able to get one suddenly sometimes though đ¤ˇđťââď¸
- Same goes for big gatherings, don’t join ’em and you won’t be able to take pics of them either
- Don’t even think about filming the security forces or any conflicts đ¤Śđťââď¸
- Don’t carry any letters or packages addressed to folks outside China đ¨đł for Tibetan citizens — that’s a big no-no
- Make sure you ask before you take any pics at Buddhist temples, it might be super disrespectful not to đ§đťââď¸
- The UK embassy won’t be much help here either, sorry fam đ
Both places:
- There’s a lotta security forces and surveillance cameras around, so ya gotta be careful đŽđťââď¸đŞ
- They might randomly implement curfews or travel restrictions, so keep ya eyes open for any official updates đ˘
- Don’t get involved in anything that could be seen as splittist, subversive, terrorist, or foreign interference đ¤Ş
Bottom line: these places ain’t as free as your average travel destination, so you gotta be extra careful and aware of the local laws. If you go, stay safe, and good luck! đ¤đť
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