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Tibet Travel Guide
Tibet Autonomous Region is located in the southwest of China, with a land area of 1.22 million square kilometers and a population of 2.3 million, of which 95% are Tibetan. There are also 30 other minorities in Tibet, such as Han, Menba, Luoba, Hui, Mongol, and Naxi. Tibetan Festival Dates in 2010, 2011 and 2012
Tibet is entirely within and encompasses most of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau or the Plateau of Tibet, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters above the sea level. It is known as The Roof Of The World and The Third Pole of the Globe. The world’s highest mountain range, the Himalayas, straddles the border between Tibet and Nepal, as does Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain at 8,848 meters above sea level. The Himalayas, along with the Karakorums, contain most of the world’s tallest 100 mountains. Everything on earth above 7,000 meters is to be found on and around the Plateau of Tibet.
8-Day Travel on the Roof of the World
Attractions: The Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, The Palgor Chorten, Everest Base Camp...
Features: Tibet fascinates many people with its exotic culture, unique highland landscapes and friendly people. See it all on two wheels or from the comfort of your private van. Your bikes will travel with you on the van so you can change your mode of transport. >> more details
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Tibet Quick Facts
- Chinese Name: 西藏
- Chinese Pinyin: xi zang
- Location: Southwest China
- Area: 120 million sq. km
- Population : 270 million
- Language: Tibetan, Mandarin
- Capital City
: Lhasa
