Lonely Planet The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Tibet is your passport to the most relevant up-to-date advice on what to see & skip & what hidden discoveries await you Hike around sacred Mt Kailash join pilgrims at the Jokhang Tibet's holiest sanctum or view Mt Everest unobstructed from Rongphu Monastery; all with your trusted travel companion Get to the heart of Tibet & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Tibet Travel Guide Colour maps & images throughout Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local avoiding crowds & trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips
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- including customs religion history art architecture literature music dance landscapes Over 52 maps Covers Lhasa Tsang Kham Ngari U Rawok Bayi Tashigang Gyantse Shigatse Lhatse Tingri Nyalam Pomi Ganzi Kangding Lithang Bathang Baber Zhangmu Gongkar Kathmandu Chengdu & more The Perfect Choice Lonely Planet Tibet our most comprehensive guide to Tibet is perfect for both exploring top sights & taking roads less travelled Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's China guide Authors Written & researched by Lonely Planet Bradley Mayhew John Vincent Bellezza & Robert Kelly About Lonely Planet Since 1973 Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination an award-winning website mobile & digital travel products & a dedicated traveller community Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves