Is there any banned area to travelers in China apart from Tibet?
Tibet area is a historically banned area to the independent travelers. But there are also some problems in other areas like Xinjiang. Is this area or others apart from Tibet banned for independent travelers? Of course I'm not asking about safety in these areas, but for official blocks to access there.
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Foreign travelers are usually banned from accessing many rural areas in Xinjiang without permit. However cities and touristic areas can be generally visited without any problem.
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