| many travel books tell about the spectacular snow mountains and rivers in tibet, but different areas of tibet are entirely different, with diverse geographical features and landscapes. this book will guide you to the most memorable sights. having evaluated the many warnings on altitude sickness, the author tells you how the high altitude can affect you personally. it also has a list of questions to determine if you are physically fit for tibet travel. and it lists many important safety rules for sightseeing in the region. |
| Jia Lin has lived in a Tibetan areafor more than20 years and benefited from his lifelong work as ajournalist. Tl'aveling the width and breadth of Tibetthroughout the year. he has a deep and personalunderstanding oJ'Tibet, including its mountams, riversand monasteries. Based on his firsthand informationaccumulated over the years, he writes about the naturalscenery and cultural sites of Tibet. breaking Tibet intoseven areas and taking into consideration the needs" ofdifferent types of tourists. Illustrated with more thanlOO photographs, this book is an excellent source ofinformation and is an indispensable guide to travelers. |
| AN OVERVIEW OF TIBETTibet's geography and climate / 9Tibetan customs and etiquette / 20Tibetan phrases and forms of address that signify respect / 28Tibetan taboos / 28Tibetan festivals 130PREPARATIONS FOR DEPARTUREConditions for going to Tibet / 44Things you will need when traveling to Tibet / 48Tips for photography / 54Choosing the best transportation fortouring Tibet / 57THE LHASA AREAA general survey of the Lhasa area / 72Recommended attractions in the Lhasa area / 78SHIGATSE PREFECTUREA general survey of Shigatse Prefecture / 112Recommended attractions in ShigatsePrefecture / 114SHANNAN PREFECTUREA general survey of Shannan Prefecture / 136Recommended attractions in ShannanPrefecture / 138NGARI PREFECTUREA general survey of Ngari Prefecture / 150Recommended attractions of Ngari Prefecture / 152NVINGCHI PREFECTUREA general survey of Nyingchi Prefecture ／162Recommended attractions of NyingchiPrefecture / 163NAGQU PREFECTURE IN NORTHERN TIBETA general survey of Nagqu Prefecture 1196Recommended attractions of Nagqu Prefecture / 198APPENDIXESAppendix 1: Hotel Information in Tibet / 208Appendix 2: Essential Telephone Numbers for Tourists in Tibet / 214Appendix 3: English-Language Websites Providing Tourist Information on Tibet/217 |
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