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| Brief Introduction of Tibet |
| Tibet is Known as the "Roof of the World", its average height is more than 4000 meters above sea level. There is plenty of heartquake mountains, rivers and lakes which offer a spectacular landscape that one could hardly see anywhere else. Plus the mysterious Tibetan Buddhism, culture and lifestyl, Tibet attracts people from different countries all around the world. Tibet tours has already been a highlight of the world tourism market. |
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| Geographic location |
| Tibet Autonomous Region, as the main part of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, is located in the southwestern border area of China between east longitude 78° 25' - 90° 06' and north latitude 26°50' - 36°53'. It has a common boundary with some other provinces or autonomous regions such as Yunnan, Sichuan, Qinghai and Xinjiang. It is bounded on the west by the Kashmir Zone, and borders on some countries and areas in South and Southeast Asia, namely Myanmar (Burma), India, Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal. |
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| Natural Resources: |
| Tibet has a diversified physiognomy, with mountains, desert, grassland and forests, and is one of the largest grassland and forest areas in China. But its soil resources are unevenly distributed. Tibet has a large quantity of plants and animals resources. Numerous rivers and lakes produce 2 billion-kilowatts of electricity, accounting for 30% of the whole country's output. There is considerable terrestrial, solar and wind energy. Up to 90 kinds of mineral resources have been discovered, and 30 kinds of them have proven reserves, but the province has difficulty in exploiting the potential deposits. Additionally, Tibet is rich in tourism resources. |
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| Tourism resources: |
Tibet has continually developed and exploited its unique tourism resources. The region currently has four tourist areas of Lhasa, the west, southwest and south.
The Lhasa tourist area includes Lhasa, Yangbajain, Damxung, Gyangze, Zetang, Xigaze and Yamzhoyum Co Lake. Lhasa itself is not only Tibet's political, economic, cultural and transportation center, but also the center of Tibetan Buddhism. Major tourist sites include the Jokhang Temple, Ramoche Temple, Potala Palace, Barkhor Bazaar, Norbulingka Palace and three great monasteries of Ganden, Drepung and Sera. The Jokhang Temple, the Potala and Norbulingka palaces and Ganden, Drepung and Sera monasteries are key cultural relics under state-level protection.
Western Tibet is Ngari Prefecture, the so-called "rooftop atop the world's rooftop". The area draws visitors because of its great religious significance. Many tourists and pilgrims from Nepal and India come into Tibet through the Burang port of entry to visit the area's sacred mountains and lakes.
The southwest Tibet tourist district is a place for mountaineers, many of whom are Nepalese who come to Tibet through the Zhamu entry/exit port to enjoy the mountain scenery or do some climbing.
In southern Tibet, centered around Nyingchi, one can pass through the four seasons of the year in a single day. There are snow-capped mountains, dense primeval forests, surging rivers and azalea-covered mountainsides. This beautiful scenery is easy to enjoy given the pleasantly humid and mild climate.
New tourist routes and specialty tours have been added in recent years. New routes are Lhasa-Nyingschi-Shannan-Lhasa (eastern circle line) and Lhasa-Xigaze-Ngari-Xigaze (western circle line). Specialty tours include exploration by automobile, trekking and scientific investigation tours. Other special events include the Shoton Theatrical Festival in Lhasa, the Qangtam Horseracing Festival in the North Tibet Plateau and the Yarlung Culture and Arts Festival in Shannan. |
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