Tibet Facts
Tibet is a mysterious land to most of people in the world. Even to other parts China, Tibet is always a sacred and fantastic place. When traveling in Tibet tourists can find they are so close to the sky. The Yaluzangbu Grand Canyon is a world-class scenic spot. The altitude of Chambaling Monastery is over 3000 meters.Tibet Attractions
Chinese Pinyin: Xī Zàng
Location: Tibet is located at latitude between 26°52′and 36°32′N and longitude between 78°24′ and 99°06′E. Tibet borders on Qinghai Province and Xinjiang Region to the north, Yunnan to the southeast and India, Nepal, Sikkim, Burma and so on to the west.
Area: Tibet, which covers an area of 1.22 million square kilometers, is the second largest region of China.
Terrain: Tibet is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau which enjoys a reputation of "World Roof". The average altitude of Tibet is 4000 meters. The Everest, which is the highest peak in the world, stands on the south of Tibet. The altitude of Everest is 8848.8 meters.
Climate: January, with an average temperature of -5℃, is the coldest month and July, with an average temperature of 15℃, is the warmest month. Tibet Weather
Number of Population: 2.36 million among which 99.5% are Zang People
Languages: Mandarin and Tibetan
History of Tibet: Tibet has a history of 2000 years. In 7th century AD, Songtsan Gambo defeated more than 10 tribes and founded the Tsanpo Dynasty. Meanwhile, the Lis unified the Central Plains of China and founded the Tang Dynasty. In order to show the friendship to Tsanpo, the princess Wencheng Married Songtsan Gambo. The story of Songtsan Gambo and princess Wencheng is being passed from generation to generation.
For over a thousand years, Tibet was being ruled by successive Chinese dynasties After the foundation of People’s Republic of China, the slavery was abolished in Tibet. In 1965, the Tibet Autonomous Region was founded.
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