Qinghai-Tibet Railway Travel Essential Handbook

Author: Hou Deqiang
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book takes the Qinghai-Tibet Railway as its main theme, introducing the main scenic spots along the route. It provides detailed explanations on issues readers are concerned about, such as Tibet's natural geography, cultural history, customs, and local specialties. Additionally, it offers in-depth introductions to the major tourist attractions in various regions of Tibet to satisfy readers' thirst for background knowledge about the region's cultural and historical context. Finally, it provides detailed information on the finer points of traveling to Tibet, including documents, essential equipment, prevention of altitude sickness, transportation, common Tibetan phrases, tour route planning, and train schedules.