Tibet
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Tibet
Bradt, 2006
2nd ed
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Description
Exploring ethnic Tibet independently is a challenge. The proverbial 'land of snows', it possesses some of the wildest and roughest road routes in high Asia, and so trekking, motoring and mountain-biking are all covered in this new edition. Political and cultural issues make Tibet a sensitive destination for Westerners to visit, so Michael Buckley's advice includes guidelines on cultural etiquette, local customs and travelling with minimum impact on Tibet's culture and environment.
Table of Contents
Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Ecology, History and politics, Economy and Resources, Population and people, Tibetan language, Tibetan Buddhism, Mythology and the arts, Saving Tibetan culture Chapter 2 Practical Information Plateau highlights, Planning your trip, Getting to Tibet, Getting around, What to take, Money and the Pricing, Lodging and food, Facilities, Ethical guidelines, Dealing with officialdom, Giving something back Chapter 3 Health and Safety Health, Safety and security PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 4 Lhasa Chapter 5 Exploring Central Tibet Chapter 6 Lhasa to Kathmandu Route Chapter 7 Star Treks Chapter 8 Amdo, Kham and East Tibet Chapter 9 The Tibetan World Appendix I Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index
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