Tibet
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Province:Tibet (Chinese: 西藏, Pinyin: Xī Zàng)
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Population :2,840,000
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Area :1,228,400 square km (474,300 square mile)
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Overview:With an average elevation of 4,900 metres (16,000 ft), Tibet has long been a favored destination for tourists from around the world.
Tibet offers fabulous Buddhist monastery sights, breathtaking high-altitude treks, stunning views of the worlds highest mountains and mysterious Tibetan culture. Tibet has long been a favored destination for tourists from around the world.
The mysterious Buddhist holy place was hidden from the outside world for thousands of years. For adventurers and traders it was a legendary land of treasure and riches.
The Tibetan inhabited areas in China are divided into the U-Tsang, Amdo and Kamba regions.
U-Tsang refers to the Tibet Autonomous Region itself.
Amdo refers to the southern Gansu and Qinghai provinces.
Kamba refers to more remote areas such as Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province.
The U-Tsang region is famous for its strong Tibetan Buddhism influence, Amdo for its hunting culture and Kamba for its many talented people. Sichuan Province has the largest Tibetan-inhabited area other than Tibet Autonomous Region.
Places to go in Tibet
Lhasa is the administrative capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, located at the foot of Mount Gephel....more
Shigatse is a county-level city and the second largest city in Tibet, It contains the huge Tashilhunpo Monastery, founded in 1447 by Gendun Drup....more
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