Tibet Info
Tibet is rightly located at the centre of Asia with a population of
some 6 million people. This ancient trading centre having an average
altitude of 13,000 feet above sea level compasses an area of 2.5
million square kilometers. The earth's highest mountains, a vast arid
plateau and great river valleys have associated Tibet to be the most
sought tourist destination amongst the world. One who visited will be
rewarding with its enriched culture and impressive natural beauty as a
bonus.
In the ancient days, Tibet was a boundless sea. It is said that a large piece of continental plate on orogenic-movement drifting from the south met together with the European plate and a large stretch of highland was uplifted on the earth. The region with a high altitude and cold weather today had once been an area with a warm
Tibet Autonomous Region situated in the west of China has a total area of 1.2 million sq.km, occupying one-eighth of the national total area. It is the second largest area in China. It is adjoined with Xinjiang and Qinghai to the north, Sichuan to the east, and Yunnan to the southeast.
This beautiful peace of heaven is a land of feasts and festivals. It seems as if every morning begins with festival. The highlanders are very fond of celebrating festivals.
We find unique and complicated climate in Tibet. Generally, the air is thin and low pressure with low oxygen. We find more sunny days in Tibet as the sun is strong and sunshine time is long. Temperature varies greatly between day and night.
Tourism Bureau is start to issue to Tibet entry permit but with much more restrictions. There are overall four documents required for foreign tourists who want to travel freely in Tibet.
Food and drink in Tibet are highly associated to climate, local products, religion and folk customs. Tibet is rich in its custom and culture. Presenting hada is a common practice among the Tibetan people to express their best wishes on various occasions, such as wedding ceremonies