Holy City Lhasa

Author: (English) Chapman / Xiang Hongjia / Ling Xiaofei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Surrounded by the Himalayan mountains, Tibet is renowned as the "Roof of the World." Its awe-inspiring altitude, rugged and unique terrain, distinctive customs and cultural landscapes, and rich religious atmosphere have attracted countless people to embark on their journey to Shangri-La for centuries. They particularly long to enter the holy city of Lhasa, hoping to unveil the mysterious veil of Tibet and gain a deeper understanding of this little-known land. The authors of this book are among those who entered the holy city of Lhasa with a special identity and witnessed many significant historical events.