Reiseführer Tibet

The most important sights of Tibet in 264 pages. All the information needed for planning and carrying out a trip to Tibet. In-depth information on history, culture, religion, and daily life. Chapters on the Tibet train, Tibetan cuisine, and Tibetan medicine. Includes species lists and a Tibetan-Chinese place directory. Tibet, the highest country on Earth, fascinates people from all over the world. With an average altitude of 4,300 meters above sea level, the "Land of Snow Mountains" attracts climbers, trekking tourists, and nature lovers. In addition to the High Himalayas and the Chang Tang Plateau with its grass-covered steppes and turquoise salt lakes, the deepest gorge in the world, the Brahmaputra Gorge, can be found in the east. Tibetan culture is shaped by Buddhism like in hardly any other country. There are several ancient or rebuilt monasteries to visit, including the most famous structure in Tibet, the Potala Palace in the capital, Lhasa. Other attractions include the sacred Mount Kailash, the ancient kingdom of Guge, the Friendship Highway, and Mount Everest. The Trescher Travel Guide Tibet 2020 offers detailed background information on history, culture, and the current political situation. Since travel in Tibet has been restricted since 2008, precise planning of the travel route is essential. The guide provides all the important information needed for the preparation and execution of a trip to Tibet.