Tibet is located in the southwest of China. It is bounded by Xingjiang, Qinghai , Sichuan, and Yunan provinces of China. The south and west of Tibet is joined with Burma, India, Sikkim, Bhutan, Nepal and the Kashmir region. The boundary line reaches 4000 km long. Tibet has 1.2 million Square kilometers which is equivalent to the total area of five countries as U.K. , France, Germany, Netherlands and Luxembourg.

The averaged altitude is above 4000 metres high. Tibet is the largest and highest plateau in the world, Therefore it is called the " roof of the world" , and shares the name of the " third pole of the earth". Tibet is surrounded by highmountains with Kunlun mountains in the north,Himalayas mountains in the south, Kela Kunlun ranges in the west and the steep Hengduan ranges in the east. The Mount Qomolangma is situated between China and Nepal with 8848 meters high, which is the highest peak in the world. It is the ideal place for mountain climbers of the world.

Due to the different geographical conditions, temperatures of the south grassland and north plateau differ sharply.The south is warm and rainy. Most rain falls during May to September. The north climate belongs to continental climate. Freeze time covers half year. It is warm from June to August. It is a relatively dry area in the north, The weather differs sharply during day and night, The best time for travelling is from March to October.

Tibet has more than 1500 lakes and rivers which cover 30 % of the total lake area in China. The Yarlung Zangbo River, which is one of the main rivers in the region, is 2057 km long. Tibet is one of the largest forest areas in China. High forests are found mainly in the mountains from the east to Yungui plateau. Rdza - yul, Sman -gling, Me - tog and Spo - bo counties have more than 90 % surface areas covered by forests. Wild animals are indicative of Tibetan abundant natural heritage. Wild cattle, donkey, yellow lamb, antelope, roe - deer, deer, leopard, tiger, bear, wolf , lynx, otter, snow pig, snow chicken and yellow duck. The natural reserves and extensive wilderness make Tibet a virgin land for ecological and hunting travel .

Tibet has a long historical culture. Ancient remains show that human beings lived here from 4 thousand to 20 thousand years ago. Tibetans are so diligent and brave that they create vital and diverse cultural customs. This is a land filled with special traditional culture and a nation keen on dancing and Singing.

Tibet is advanced in astronomy, ancient algorithm and medicine. Tibet is abounded of classics and literature works. Among Tibetan greatest art treasures are painting, architecture, carving, music, dancing, folk opera, and famous ancient art sites all around Tibet.

The most well - known sites are the Potala Palace, Norbo -glingkha, Sera Temple, Drepung Temple, Dgavldan Temple, Gtsug- lag - Khang Temple and Ramoche Temple in Lhasya ; Zhaxilhunbo Temple, Gzhis - rtse - rdzong in Gzhis - ka - rtse ; Rnan - sras -gling Garden, and Smin - grol - gling in Granang ; Byang - pa - gling Temple, Kharub site in Chab - mdo ; Mtho - Iding - dgon - pa in Rgyal rtse; Mtho - Iding Temple, Guge Kingdom site in Rtsamdva ;Khra - vbrug Temple, and Yambulha - khang in Snevu - gdong ; the tomb of Tibetan King in Qiongjie. The tour of these places and the custom of the nationality are the most special in the world.

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