Xiwai Tourism

Author: Tibet Autonomous Region Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference for Culture and History
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Nestled on the roof of the world, Tibet boasts a long history, magnificent landscapes, abundant resources, hardworking people, diverse ethnic groups, and a rich cultural tapestry. It possesses unique natural and cultural conditions that are ideal for developing the tourism industry. For thousands of years, the ethnic groups of the Tibetan Plateau, with the Tibetans as the majority, have composed glorious chapters and achieved immortal feats in the development of the plateau, the promotion of Chinese culture, and the joint construction of the nation's history. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, under the kind care of the Central Committee and the State Council, and with the correct leadership of the Tibet Autonomous Region Party Committee and Government, adhering to the basic line of the Party, and drawing on the spirit of self-reliance, hard struggle, perseverance, and diligent work, as well as the strong support of sister provinces and cities across the country, Tibet has vigorously developed infrastructure, promoted ethnic culture, and protected the ecological environment. This has brought vitality to the tourism development and construction of the Tibetan Plateau, achieving unprecedented great achievements, making it a tourist destination sought after by people at home and abroad. Currently, the ethnic groups of Tibet are seizing the rare opportunity of the Western Development Strategy to strive to make Tibet a world-class tourist destination. This book comprehensively and thoroughly showcases the natural landscapes of Tibet, centered around the global "Third Pole" scenery, highlighting the diverse and magnificent natural features of the plateau. The towering and majestic Mount Everest, the magical Zadang Valley, snow-covered grasslands, and vast forests have long been renowned worldwide. It describes the ancient and mysterious Tibetan culture from a historical perspective, allowing readers to appreciate the rich cultural atmosphere of butter and the profound religious culture. The traditional and simple Tibet, with its open embrace of civilization, has captivated the world. From various angles and levels, it explores the rich ethnic customs, allowing readers to experience the simplicity, warmth, and hospitality of the Tibetan people, and to sense the firm and heroic historical footsteps of Tibet. The book is divided into nine chapters, richly illustrated with 446 photographs and 47 maps or diagrams of travel routes. It contains nearly 400,000 words. The language is fluent, the structure is innovative, and the illustrations are exquisite, making it one of the finest books published in Tibet. Its publication will enable tourists to better understand and promote Tibet, bringing more vitality and hope to Tibet's tourism, culture, mining, and other industries, and will undoubtedly drive the further development and prosperity of Tibet's tourism industry.