 Tibet Aotonomous Region
Population: 2.4 million
Area: 1,220,000 sq km
Tibet has the magnificent and wonderful natural scenery of the “third pole of the
world” and the feature of the simple and unsophisticated Tibetan Buddhism.
There are 44 peaks opened to the foreigners. The Shannan’s Yarlong Valley
Zone is the state – listed scenic area. Lhasa and Xigaze(Shigatse) are the noted
cultural and historic cities. There are 13 national key relics protection units. With
Lhasa as the center, Shannan and Xigaze(shigatse) are the east and west lines
respectively, radiating Nyingtri and Ngari.the Potala Palace in Lhasa is the world
heritage. Jokhang Lamasery, Ramoche Lamasery, Sera Lamasery, Gandain
Lamasery, Norbu Lingka Park, and theirTibetan Buddhist Culture are well known
at home and abroad. Shannan is the birthplace of the Tibetan Ethnic Group where there are the magnificent ice peaks, countryside, the
civil residence of the Middle Ages, the earliest Tibetan palace, temples, and Tibet’s Kings’ Tombs. Xigaze(Shigatses) was the Tibet's
capital in the Gema Dynasty. There is the Tashilhumpo(Zhaxi Lhunpo) Monastery there. Tibet is an ideal place for mountaineering,
scientific search, and ecology tour. The festivals include Sholdon Tourism & Art Festival, Tibetan Folklore Festival, and so on.
Capital: Lhasa
At an elevation of 3,700 metres, Lhasa (meaning: "Holy Place") is capital of Tibet Autonomou Region and a famous cultural city with a
1,300-year history. Bathed in sunshine for more than 3,000 hours a year, it is also a "Sunshine City". Major landmarks: Potala Palace,
Jokhong Monastery, Sera Monastery, Drepung Temple, Gaindain Monastery, Norbulinka Palace. Lhasa's original look and old lifestyle
are largely intact at Barhkor Street in the old part of Lhasa, where all sorts of arts and crafts are on sale. Lhasa is linked with Beijing,
Chonqing, Chengdu, Xi'an and Kathmandu by airlines. The Xining Lhasa and Chengdu-Lhasa highways also provide major accesses to
Lhasa.
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