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The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau,
in the southwest of China, has long enjoyed
reputation of being "the Roof of the World",
where Tibet Autonomous Region with an average
altitude of over 4,000 meters and an area of 1.2
million square kilometers occupies a major
portion. The majestic Tibetan highland stands on
top of the world and its unique cultural
tradition has an international fame. This is a
land of vast contrast with snow-capped mountains
offering beauty unsurpassed and deep tropical
rainforests in another, and with open
pastureland against imposing mountains and
cornier forests. The great Himalayas lie in its
south with the towering Mt. Qomolangma standing
above all world's peaks.
In addition to spectacular offerings of nature,
the ancient Tibetan cultural tradition is most
enchanting. Age-old customs are tangibly
represent by such architectural wonders as he
ancient Shungshung Culture ruins, the Yumbu
Lhakang Palace, the ancient Guge Kingdom, and
Lhasa's glorious Potala Palace and Jokhang
Temple. The population of the region consists
primarily of Tibetans, all industrious and
honest people full of wisdom and valor. Over the
centuries, they have cultivated their unique
ethnic traditions, folklores and ways of life,
and have made positive contributions to human
cultural progress. This is a land of enduring
enchantment and tantalizing mystery.
Tibet enjoys such unparalleled travel resources
as the highest mountain range in the world, long
and winding rivers, ancient ruins, palaces and
monasteries of ancient splendor, folkloric
activities and religious ceremonies. The Holy
city of Lhasa is now Tibet's tourist center with
routes extending to Shigatse, Gyangtse, Nagqu,
Shannan, Ngari, Chamdo, and Nyingchi covering
over thousands of miles of scenic spots and
places of interest. |
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