This Travel Alert is being issued to alert U.S. citizens to safety and
security concerns in China’s Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR). On March 14,
violence erupted following peaceful demonstrations in the city of Lhasa.
American citizens in Tibet and especially in Lhasa are advised to avoid
areas where demonstrations are taking place. U.S. citizens in Lhasa should
seek safe havens in hotels and other buildings and remain indoors to the
extent possible. Americans are advised to defer travel to
