Tibet: Earth's Third Pole

Author: Xizhang Autonomous Region People's Government News Office
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Tibet is located in the southwestern part of China, home to the world's highest peak—Mount Everest, as well as countless snow-capped mountains above 5,000 meters in elevation. They stand like an arched spine supporting the umbrella-shaped structure of the Asian continent, hence earning the name "Roof of the World" or "Third Pole of the Earth." Since ancient times, Tibet has been an integral part of China. This land is harmoniously inhabited by ethnic groups such as Tibetan, Han, Hui, Monba, and Doba, making it a world where humans and nature coexist in harmony. The blue sky, sunshine, and plateau herders, the snow-capped mountains, temples, and prayer wheels—these ordinary scenes of Tibet often touch many people. The pure natural landscapes and divinely imbued life of Tibet are fully presented in this book. It is not difficult to gain a snapshot understanding of China's past and present, but to gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of China is not something that can be achieved overnight. In this regard, the "Panoramic China" series aims to help readers, especially foreign readers, by providing insights. The outstanding feature of this series is its publication of several volumes, each focusing on provinces, cities, or regions as units. Each volume stands as an independent book, introducing the most distinctive highlights of each place from different perspectives, with rich text and illustrations. Through these highlights, readers can learn about the authentic and vibrant daily lives, colorful social landscapes, developing economies, and relevant information of the local areas.