http://www.chinatravel.com/rssRSS-BoardMon 30 Jun 2008 0:00:00 GMTchinatravelhttp://www.chinatravel.com/tibet/transport.htmThe opening of the Qinghai-Tibet railway is a historical move for Tibet transportation which ended the situation of Tibet being one of the most inaccessible regions in China. Now train service link the Roof of the Wolrd to other parts of China. There are currently six train serivices to/from TIbet which include: Beijing-Lhasa, shanghai-Lhasa, Guangzhou-Lhasa, Lanzhou/xian-Lhasa, Chengdu/Chongqing-Lhasa and Xining/Golmud-Lhasa. Trains running on the Qinghai-Tibet railway have been specially equi...Mon 30 Jun 2008 0:00:00 GMTchinatravelhttp://www.chinatravel.com/tibet/

Tibet Introduction

Tibet Autonomous Region lies in the southwest of China and in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is bounded to the north by Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Qinghai Province, to the east by Sichuan Province, to the southeast by Yunnan Province, to the south and west by these countries: Burma, India, Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal. The region covers an area of around 1.22 million km2, which accounts for 12.8% of the total of China. With an average altitude of above 4,000 me...Wed 25 Jun 2008 0:00:00 GMTnancyhttp://www.chinatravel.com/tibet/transport.htm There are 5 highways stretching into Tibet: Sichuan-Tibet Highway, Qinghai-Tibet Highway, Xinjiang-Tibet Highway, Yunnan-Tibet Highway, and China-Nepal Highway. Sichuan-Tibet Highway (Chengdu- Lhasa) Brief Introduction The 2,413-kilometer-long Sichuan-Tibet Highway starts from Chengdu of Sichuan on the east and ends at Lhasa of Tibet on the west. The construction of the highway began in April 1950, and on December 25,1954, it was open. The road stretches into Lhasa passing Ya'an, Garze, Cha...Wed 25 Jun 2008 0:00:00 GMTnancyhttp://www.chinatravel.com/tibet/minorities-festival.htmTibetan Main Festivals Festivals in January by the Tibetan calendar

Great Prayer Festival (Smom-lam)

This is the greatest religious festival in Tibet. Originated from Tsongkpa in 1409, the founder of the Gelukpa sect. Monks from the Three Great Monastery of Tibet assemble in Jokhang for prayer to Shakyamuni's image as if it were the living Buddha.According to the legend, in the first month of the year, Buddha conquered or converted six holy men of false religions at the joint place b...Wed 25 Jun 2008 0:00:00 GMTnancyhttp://www.chinatravel.com/tibet/weather.htmThe climate in highland Tibet belongs to the typical downy special climate. Climates are much different in different areas in Tibet and temperatures vary greatly within a single day. Climate in southeastern Tibet (e.g. Nyingchi) is gentle and temperate with the average temperature of eight degrees; In western Tibet (e.g. Nakqu), the average temperature is below zero degree; While in Lhasa and the central part of Tibet, the climate is normal and nice for traveling. Visitors would not feel cold in...Tue 24 Jun 2008 0:00:00 GMTnancyhttp://www.chinatravel.com/tibet/transport.htmPlanes is by far the most convenient way to get to Tibet. There are currently two airports in the region with the Gongga Airport in Lhasa most useful to travelers. Gongga Airport has regular service to/from Chengdu, Xian, Beijing, Chongqing, and even Katmandu and Hong Kong. Gongga Airport to downtown Lhasa: 1.5 - 2 hours ride by airport bus. Ticket price: 35 yuan. There is no air route within Tibet ar present. Traveling by air to Tibet is the fastest and most comfortable way to move to the Roo...Tue 24 Jun 2008 0:00:00 GMTnancyhttp://www.chinatravel.com/tibet/history.htm

Ancient Myth

According to myth, the Tibetan people attribute their existence to the union of an ogress and a m. One day a m came into a cave in Yarlung River valley and began to cultivate himself to attain immortality. Later, an ogress came to him and tried to tempt him with tricks. She said to the m: Will you marry me? No, I am a disciple of Mother Buddha. I am instructed to come here to cultivate myself. If I marry with you, it will violate the religious discipline, replied the m. Th...Tue 24 Jun 2008 0:00:00 GMTnancyhttp://www.chinatravel.com/tibet/transport.htmTransportation condition in Tibet has changed greatly recently. Now highways, airlines and railway are connecting it to the other regions of China....Fri 22 Feb 2008 3:01:00 GMTchinatravelhttp://www.chinatravel.com/tibet/transport.htm Tibet Autonomous Region lies in the southwest of China and in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is bounded to the north by Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Qinghai Province, to the east by Sichuan Province, to the southeast by Yunnan Province, to the south and west by these countries: Burma, India, Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal. The region covers an area of around 1.22 million km², which accounts for 12.8% of the total of China. With an average altitude of above 4,000 meters, Tibet Auto...Fri 22 Feb 2008 3:01:00 GMTchinatravelhttp://www.chinatravel.com/tibet/transport.htmTibetan knivesTibetan Knives are traditional and well-known handicrafts with a peculiar style. they are indispensable in the life of herdsmen. Tibetans use them as the tools to defend, to slaughter livestock and to eat meat. Tibetans have a sense of security with knives because Tibetan look might and valiant with knives. Tibetan knives are produced in many regions in Tibet. People may focus on knives’practicality, sharpness, decoration, shape, etc. There are two categories: one for man and a...