Famous Attractions in Tibet

Potala Palace	Tibet Museum	Norbulingka	Mt. Everest	Sera Monastery
Jokhang Temple	Yarlong Tsangpo River	Heavenly Lake Namtso	Tashilhunpo Monastery	Baksum Tso Lake

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Tibet Introduction

Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR for short) attracts people of all persuasions every year from both home and abroad. It rewards every visitor with an unforgettable experience of the land, the people and the mysticism!

Tibet is the gateway of southwest China. Its land mass is about 1/8 of the territories of China. The history of Tibet all began about 4,000 years ago, when living was simpler. Lhasa is the political, economic, cultural and religious center of Tibet with abundant cultural relics, like the world's highest palace complex, the Potala Palace built over 1,300 years ago.
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 Geography and Natural Scenery
 Tibet is called 'Roof of the World' and the 'Third Pole of the Earth'. Five mountains exceed the altitudes of 8,000 meters (26,240 feet) and most rise to 7,000 meters (22,960 feet), making them a natural challenge for mountaineers. The world's highest peak, Mt. Everest is situated in this region. The vast land is also the river source for the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, the Yarlong Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), the Indus, and the Ganges. Tibetan lakes: the Heavenly Lake Namtso, the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake and the Lake Manasarova set Tibet apart as an exceptional scenic place.

 Tibet Religion - Bon & Tibet Buddhism
Tibet is synonymous with devout religious practices, especially in Tibetan Buddhism and Bon. In the 16th century, every family produced a member in the holy orders: a quarter of Tibet's population. It has been built into the culture with 1,700 Tibetan Buddhism monasteries in the country. The Bon comes second with 88 Bon religious places of worship. Religious festivals are celebrated like national holidays. You come across religious artifacts year round in Tibet.
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 Tibet People & Life
The people living in this vast land are mainly Tibetan, an ethnic group with bold and uninhibited characteristics. They take beef, mutton and dairy products as staple food, which protect them from severe cold. Tibetan people grow crops under harsh climatic conditions. The main grain crop grown here is the barley. The popular zanba and barley wine are made from it. Tibetan clothing are usually thick, warm and loose with wide waist and long sleeves and skirts. Hada, a ceremonial scarf, is highly regarded. They usually present Hada as a mark of esteem when holding celebration parties, welcoming visitors, visiting the elders or seeing someone off. Tibet is reputed as the 'Sea of Dances and Songs', where people enjoy these pursuits. The Tibetan engages in wrestling, horse racing and archery on Tibetan festivals. You have an opportunity to do home visits and learn more.
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 Tibet Travel Tips
You can reach Tibet by air, by road or by train through the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. At high altitudes the air is thin and one is exposed to strong ultraviolet radiation as well as huge temperature variation between day and night. Thus, visitors should make good preparations before and during the travel. Visitors are also advised that summer is the preferable travelling season. As a guest coming from abroad you need to travel in groups with a Tibet Travel Permit.
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