Beijing: The Chinese government has imposed new rules for tourists who wish to visit the Tibet Autonomous Region.

They not only need to obtain a special permit, in addition to their China visa, but they also need to form groups to tour the region, reports Tibetan Review.

For those crossing over from Nepal, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu has strengthened the review of China Group Visa, reported the openpr.com May 12 as quoted by Tibetan Review.

The Chinese Group Visa is a necessary document for foreign tourists entering Tibet from Nepal, issued by the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu.

With this group visa, tourists can obtain the Tibet Travel Permit issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau and then travel in Tibet according to the predetermined itinerary.