Tibetan ethnic minority populations can be found in other parts of China, such as the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Qinghai. So, if you want to get to know Tibetan culture without the need to request a Tibet Entry Permit, you can visit these provinces. However, in the a province of Sichuan, it’s also possible that you will have to request some type of permit through an authorized agency to be able to visit the Tibetan populations.