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The Tibet Autonomous Region is known by many as the
"Roof of the World" due to its elevation of over 13 thousand feet
above sea level. Tibet is a charming place to visit, with its
beautiful landscapes, brilliant culture, and mysterious folklore.
Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, is located along
the banks of the Lhasa River, a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo
River. Lhasa has a history of more than
1,300 years. Lhasa ("the sacred place") has an abundance of
sunshine; hence its reputation as the Solar City. It is a center of
politics, economy, transport, and religious activities. There are
many places of interest in Lhasa, such as the Potala Palace, Sera
Monastery, and the Jokhang Monastery. Lhasa's original appearance
and traditional lifestyle are largely intact at Barhkor Street in
the old part of Lhasa, where all sorts of arts and crafts are on
sale. Flights leave on a regular basis from Lhasa to Beijing,
Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an and Kathmandu. The Qinghai-Tibet and
Sichuan-Tibet highways are the main routes to the region.
Other attractions are: The Drepung Monastery, the
Sera Monastery, the Pamoche Monastery and Yamzho Yumco Lake.
Group visitors overseas are welcome to travel and
experience Tibet, but must first apply for permission to enter at
the travel agencies under the Tibetan Tourism Bureau. The offices of
the Tibet Tourism Bureau are located in various places and handle
the permits to Tibet, as well as provide tourist consultation
services. The Great Wall Adventure Club will take care of the permit
for you.
Also see details on
Tibet-tours page.
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