Tibet Brief introductions This tour is for Private Group,What is it?  Day by day itinerary Brief informations about tibet Tibet Autonomous Region lies in the southwest of China and in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is bounded to the north by Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Qinghai Province, to the east by Sichuan Province, to the southeast by Yunnan Province, to the south and west by these countries: Burma, India, Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal. The region covers an area of around 1.22 million km2, which accounts for 12.8% of the total of China. With an average altitude of above 4,000 meters, Tibet Autonomous Region has very complex topography and falls into three geographic parts: the west, the south and the east. The west part, known as the North-Tibet Plateau, lies between Kunlun Mountain and Kangdese Mountain, and Tonglha Mountain and Nyainqentanglha Mountain. This part takes up 2/3 of the total area of Tibet. The south part of Tibet consists of valleys and lies between Kangdese Mountains and Himalayas. The east part is mainly made up of canyons and is marked by a gradual decline in altitude intercepted by small ranges called Henduan Ranges. Basic datas Official Name: Xizang Zizhiqu Short form: Xizang Int"l long form: Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) Int"l short form: Tibet Etymological: the name Tibet is derived from the Sanskrit word Trivistapa which means "heaven." Tibetans called their homeland Bod. People: Population: 2.62 million Ethnic Groups: primarily ethnic Tibetans;Menba,Lhoba, Mongols, Hui and a growing number of Han Chinese. Religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Animism. Culture: Wedding, Funeral Languages: Tibetan, Chinese. Festivals: Tibetan New Year, Shoton Festival, Bathing Festival.. Natural resources: Forests, wildlife, mineral resources, uranium (world"s largest uranium reserve), hydro-, geothermal energy. Agriculture products: Livestock and livestock products. Industries: Mining, wool spinning, carpets, forestry, food processing, printing, building materials and machinery, tourism. Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) Lhasa, Capital of Tibet Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region and has long been the center of politics, economy, culture and religion in Tibet. Lhasa means "holy land" in Tibetan language.  The history of city dates back to the 7th century AD, when the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo conquered many tribes, united Tibet, transferred the capital from Yarlung to Lhasa, and established Tubo Regime. The 11th century had seen the Buddhism spreading widely and Lhasa became the center for many eminent and learned monks to preach the religion. In the time of the 7th Dalai Lama, a very famous palace,Norbulingkha,2 kilometers away from the Potala Palace, was built. From then on, the ancient section of Lhasa city was formed, with Potala Palace as its center, Barkhor Street and Norbulingkha Palace on both sides.  Lhasa is one of the most charming cities in the country. The grand Potala, the blue sky, the clear water and the fresh air all add charm to the city. The total population of the city is around 375,000 and the total population in the urban area only is close to 130,000. People of 31 nationalities live in the city and Tibetans take up 87% of the total population.  Lhasa is located in the valley of Lhasa River, a branch of Yarlung Tsangpo River. It is 3,658 high in altitude. The city has jurisdiction over 7 counties and one district with an area of 300,000 square kilometers. The total area of urban section is 523 square kilometers. How to get Tibet permit? Tibet lhasa 4days tour Tibet Shigatse 6days tour Tibet Mt. Everest 8 Days Tour Tibet Map Lhasa map  Departure dates and prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)  Notes ......