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Destination Guide
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Brief Introduction:
Tibet is surely a destination apart from most in the world, the
rolling hills of the high plateau and the stunning Himalayas are
none to any. Today in the age of information with jet aircraft,
highways and the net work of computers, mysterious places are
rare to be found. But, Tibet is an exception. Refereed as Shangri
La, The Forbidden Land, The Roof of the World and by many more,
the mysterious Buddhist Kingdom remained long closed to foreigners,
exerting a strong hold on the imagination of the world. For centuries,
it has fascinated mankind. It was hardly accessible to the outside
world and has been always a challenge to human beings. Tibet,
a "forbidden land" not only by man but also by nature,
attracted many explorers, scholars, and pilgrims and adventure
lovers, all in pursuit of "Real Shangri-la". It is not
only the geographical and natural enchants but also a long historical
culture and religion that appeal the foreigners to visit Tibet
at least once in a lifetime.
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Location of Tibet in China |
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- General Information of Tibet
- Tibet Geography
- Capital city of Lhasa
- Tibet Museum
- Tibet Monasteries
Places |
Attractions |
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- Potala Palace
- Jokang Temple
- Nobulinka
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| Facts
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| Location: |
Situated in the southwest of China.
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| Area: |
122,00 sq km |
| Climate: |
Tibetan winters, as might be supposed, are fiercely
cold. But for half the year, strong sunlight warms the thin air,
making most days in Lhasa comfortably mild and, owing to protective
mountains, relatively windless. Summer temperatures hover above
30'C (high-80s F) and only to drop to a searing -23'C (-10'F) in
midwinter. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall.
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| provincial capital: |
Lhasa |
| Population: |
2.62 millions (March 2001) |
| Ethnic groups: |
Tibetan,Han |
| Agriculture: |
The development of agriculture and animal husbandry
has been given top priority in the Tibetan economy. Tibet's production
levels of agriculture and animal husbandry rose greatly. Since 1980,
the government has imposed no levies on farmers and herdsmen, with
both agricultural and livestock taxes exempted. Introduction of
modern tools for production and the application of science and technology
have boosted overall production. |
| Industry: |
Modern industry started after the democratic reform.
In 1965, 80 industrial enterprises were established in Tibet. Employing
some 10,000 people, they covered the building, power, motor vehicle
repair, lumber, tanning, borax and coal industries. The total industrial
output value reached 28.83 million yuan that year. The government
has paid close attention to the development of local handicrafts.
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