Tibet Autonomous Region Tourism Map

Author: Chengdu Map Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: With the development of the social economy and the continuous improvement of people's cultural and living standards, maps, as information carriers of the human geographical environment, will become increasingly familiar and utilized by people. Located at the roof of the world, Tibet is often regarded as a mysterious place by many. Unveiling this mystery and witnessing the enchanting beauty behind it is a desire for many. Tibet is situated in the southwestern border of China, the largest and highest plateau in the world, known as the "Third Pole of the Earth" alongside the Antarctic and Arctic. Standing tall at the Sino-Nepal border, Mount Everest, with an altitude of 8,848 meters, is the highest peak globally and a renowned destination for mountaineering and tourism. Tibet boasts numerous peaks above 5,000 meters in altitude, covered in snow year-round and adorned with glacial ice like silver serpents dancing in the sky. The region is crisscrossed by rivers and dotted with lakes, reflecting crystal-clear waters like mirrors. The sources of famous Asian rivers such as the Ganges, Indus, Mekong, and Irrawaddy are all found here. Tibet has a long history, with human habitation dating back to ancient times. Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, is a cultural city with over 1,300 years of history, preserving many historical artifacts that represent the essence of Tibetan culture. Tourists are also drawn to the customs and traditions of the snow-covered plateau. Tibet is renowned as the "ocean of songs and dances," with activities like wrestling, throwing, tug-of-war, horse racing, and archery, as well as numerous ethnic festivals, fully reflecting the bold and artistic nature of the Tibetan people. Area: Over 1.2 million square kilometers; Population: Approximately 2.45 million, of which 2.09 million are Tibetan. Location: Situated in the world's largest and highest Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an average altitude of over 4,000 meters. It borders India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Myanmar to the south across the Himalayas. To the north and east, it is adjacent to Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan provinces and regions. Capital: Lhasa.