There are a number of Tibet restaurants to choose from. Depending upon where you stay, some places offer more of a selection than others. Prices can vary as well, but most people can find meals at a reasonable cost. The variety and number of restaurants increases, as expected, in the larger cities and towns. These [...]
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Tibet Map
August 25th, 2010 
admin Below is a basic Tibet map outlining the seven major regions. These include Lhasa, Shannan, Chamdo, Xigaze, Nyingchi, Ngari, and Nagqu. The region head office of government is located in Lhasa, which is the capital. Despite its size with respect to the other regions, Lhasa is the most developed area in Tibet. Consequently, it attracts [...]
Shigatse City Guide
August 22nd, 2010 admin Shigatse(also spelled Xigaze) is located in the southwest portion of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It is a large region consisting of 17 counties. The population is ~640,000 and the region is 190,000 sq km. The climate in the region can range from wet and mild summers to cold, dry winters. The administration offices of the [...]
Shannan City Guide
August 19th, 2010 admin Shannan is situated in the lower, central region of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The region has a rich and colorful history. Like most other regions found in Tibet it boasts many a scenic and natural wonders. The region is approximately 80,000sq km and has a population of ~325,000 people. It consists of 12 counties. Lhasa, [...]
Nyingchi city guide
August 16th, 2010 admin Nyingchi(also spelled Nyangchi) is located in the southeast portion of the Tibet Autonomous Region. This region is characterized by emerald-green pastures and forests. Snowy mountain tops, as well as lakes and waterfalls all can be found within the region. The region consists of 7 counties and spans an area of approximately 100,000sq km. The population [...]
Ngari city guide
August 13th, 2010 admin Ngari is situated in the western region of Tibet. The region is made up of lakes and rivers, mountains and glaciers, as well as pastures and clay forests. The scenery is breathtaking, and will be sure to leave the onlooker in awe. The region is roughly 300,000sq km with a population of just over 80,000 [...]
China`s First Tibetan Movie
August 10th, 2010 admin The first Chinese movie ever in a Tibetan language premiered in the city of Xining(Qinghai), China. “Silent Holy Stones” is about a monk who returns home from his monastery during the holidays and is surprised to see the vast changes that have taken place since he left. The film is a first in that the [...]
Shoton Festival
August 7th, 2010 admin On August 23 the annual Tibet Shoton Festival began. The festival includes a historic horse race, food and drink, opera, trade show, and a giant painting (thangka) of a Buddha on a mountainside-which the festival is famous for. Many people come from all over Tibet to worship at the site of the giant painting. Shoton [...]
Nagqu city guide
August 3rd, 2010 admin Nagqu(also spelled Nagchu) is located in the northern region of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Its name is derived from the river(of the same name), which is the northern most part of the Nujiang river. The river was also referred to as the black river in the past. The region is over 300,000 sq km and [...]
Qamdo city guide
July 31st, 2010 admin Qamdo(also spelled Chamdo) is located in the far eastern corner of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The region is broken up into parts by 3 rivers-the Nujiang, the Lancangjiang, and the Jinshajiang. The Hengduan Mountains traverse the region. Within the region can be found forests, valleys, lakes, and hot springs. The region is approximately 120,000 sq [...]
