Tibet Tourism

Tibet Travel Information
Tibet is a rich and beautiful land with an average altitude over 4,000m (13,120ft) above sea level. Possessing more than fifty peaks above 7,000m (22,960ft), Tibet is home to eleven Himalayan mountains over 8,000m (26,240ft).

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History of Tibet
Legend tells the Tibetan history starts with a monkey and a siren. The monkey was sent by Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezi) for religious retreat on the high plateau. The siren managed to persuade him to marry her.

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People of Tibet
At present there are Tibetan, Menpa, Luopa, Han Chinese, Hui, Sherpa and a few Deng people living in Tibet while Tibetans are the main inhabitants on the plateau. Tibetans are optimistic and happy people.

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Shopping in Tibet
Barkhor is the best shopping market in Lhasa. Tourist can find lots of odd and fascinating stuff, for religious and secular uses.

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Why to Visit Tibet
Tibet's cultural philosophy, religion, and spiritualism can be found in contact with native people and their arts. Architecture, rug weaving, Thangka painting, metal work, butter sculpture, sand mandalas, textiles and jewelry are just few things to be sampled.

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When to Visit Tibet
Although Tibet may be visited easily year-round, Dec-Feb remain the off season due to cold, dry weather. Coordinating trips with festival dates is a popular practice so the current information is provided below. These are just a sampling of many local events.

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Tibet Fairs & Festivals
Tibetan New Year: The greatest festival in Tibet. In ancient times, when the peach trees were in blossom, it was considered the start of a new year.

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Food and Drink in Tibet
Traditional Tibetan food consists mainly of barley, meat and dairy products. Vegetables are scarce in the high altitude.

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