Overview map of Tibet at 1:3, 000, 000 from the Kathmandu based Nepa Maps. Coverage extends east to Kunming & Chengdu to include the neighbouring areas of adjoining provinces, north to beyond Kashgar showing the southern route across the Xinjiang province, &

Includes:: the whole of Nepal & Bhutan. The map has colouring indicating different provinces of China; topographic information is provided by markings for selected peaks. Various places of interest are highlighted. The map shows a large number of place names, all in Latin alphabet only, listed in an extensive index. Latitude & longitude are shown as margin ticks at 2° intervals. The index is next to the map.

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Tibet in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Tibet at 1:1, 500, 000 with the Lhasa Valley at 1:50, 000 on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with both topographic & tourist information. The map, part of Reise Know-How's highly acclaimed World Mapping Project is double-sided, to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Topography is indicated by altitude colouring with numerous spot heights & names of mountain ranges & passes. Salt lakes, swamps, seasonal rivers & glacier are also shown. Detailed presentation of the road network

Includes:: minor roads & tracks. Railway connection to Lhasa is also shown. Internal administrative units are shown with their boundaries & names. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. A wide range of symbols mark various places of interest including sacred places, palaces, dzongs, archaeological sites, temples, museums, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1

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The stories range from delightful & funny to cautionary & inspiring, & provide readers with a road map that deepens & enriches their travels. Enjoy riveting tales by world-renowned writers. One author witnesses an ancient sky burial; another works as an extra on a Chinese movie set. One of the essays describes a visit to the Potala Palace, home of the Dalai Lama, & another describes holy Mount Kailash. ...

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt`s Tibet encompasses the wider region of ethnic Tibet with more detailed coverage of the Amdo & Kham regions than is found in other guides. It also

Includes:: essential information on new border openings & is particularly strong on map data, which is extremely difficult to find in Tibet itself, including new theme maps covering a range of topics, from Tibetan regions to the Three Parallel Rivers UN World Heritage Sites, sacred landscapes, permafrost & major river sources. Bradt`s Tibet benefits from years of consistent research. Michael Buckley has been visiting & researching Tibet for more than 30 years & has a raft of books to his name. Thanks to his knowledge & expertise, Bradt`s Tibet offers a more extensive language appendix than is found in other guidebooks, plus essential guidelines on cultural etiquette (including a special section on hand gestures to use), local customs & travelling with minimum impact on Tibet`s culture & environment. There is also an appendix on fauna & an extensive list of recommended further resources, including books, music, films & even virtual reality Exploring ethnic Tibet independently is a challenge. The `land of snows` possesses the world`s highest peaks (including Everest) & its deepest gorges as well as some of the wildest & roughest road routes in high Asia. Bradt`s Tibet provides all the practical information you need to explore ethnic Tibet independently, whether motoring, mountain-biking or trekking. Tibet has always fascinated travellers & armchair travellers because it is so difficult to access due to its remoteness & extreme altitude. Now, under Chinese rule, Tibet is a sensitive destination for Westerners. Visitors needs all the information that they can lay their hands on-and this guidebook provides plenty. With flight routes & rail access to Tibet expanding, & new border crossings opening, Michael Buckley & Bradt`s Tibet provide all of the information you need to make the most of a trip.

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Tibet at 1:2, 000, 000 on an indexed map from Gizi Map presenting the region with relief shading to show its topography. Names of many settlements are shown in two or three versions: in the Latin alphabet transliteration of the Chinese & the Tibetan versions, plus for larger places also in Chinese. Coverage of Tibet at 1:2, 000, 000 is published by Gizi Map in two editions: geographical (with altitude colouring) or road (with relief shading to make road network stand out better from the background)
- both version have the same information. The presentation of the topography is supplemented by graphics for deserts, swamps, salt flats, etc. plus plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, passes, etc. Road network is graded into seven types, including selected country tracks & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines are included, local airports are marked, & the maps also show the division of the Tibet Autonomous Region into prefectures. Symbols highlight various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, temples, natural curiosities, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse &

Includes:: a separate list of places of interest. Map legend

Includes:: English, Chinese & Tibetan. Also provided is a street plan of central Lhasa including the Norbulingka, highlighting selected hotels & various places of interest. The road edition also has an enlargement of the Mount Kailas area at 1:150, 000 with the trekking circuit from Darchen. The map is part Gizi Map’s series covering China at 1:2, 000, 000.PLEASE NOTE: both versions, the geographical & the road edition, are also available as wall maps.




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Tibet at 1:2, 000, 000 on an indexed map from Gizi Map presenting the region with relief shading to show its topography. Names of many settlements are shown in two or three versions: in the Latin alphabet transliteration of the Chinese & the Tibetan versions, plus for larger places also in Chinese. Coverage of Tibet at 1:2, 000, 000 is published by Gizi Map in two editions: geographical (with altitude colouring) or road (with relief shading to make road network stand out better from the background)
- both version have the same information. The presentation of the topography is supplemented by graphics for deserts, swamps, salt flats, etc. plus plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, passes, etc. Road network is graded into seven types, including selected country tracks & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines are included, local airports are marked, & the maps also show the division of the Tibet Autonomous Region into prefectures. Symbols highlight various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, temples, natural curiosities, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse &

Includes:: a separate list of places of interest. Map legend

Includes:: English, Chinese & Tibetan. Also provided is a street plan of central Lhasa including the Norbulingka, highlighting selected hotels & various places of interest. The road edition also has an enlargement of the Mount Kailas area at 1:150, 000 with the trekking circuit from Darchen. The map is part Gizi Map’s series covering China at 1:2, 000, 000.PLEASE NOTE: both versions, the geographical & the road edition, are also available as wall maps.




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Situated north of the Himalayas, Tibet is famous for its unique culture & its controversial assimilation into modern China. Yet Tibet in the twenty-first century can only be properly understood in the context of its extraordinary history. Sam van Schaik brings the history of Tibet to life by telling the stories of the people involved, from the glory days of the Tibetan empire in the seventh century through to the present day. He explores the emergence of Tibetan Buddhism & the rise of the Dalai Lamas, Tibet`s entanglement in the ` Great Game` in the early twentieth century, its submission to Chinese Communist rule in the 1950s, & the troubled times of recent decades. Tibet sheds light on the country`s complex relationship with China & explains often-misunderstood aspects of its culture, such as reborn lamas, monasteries & hermits, ” The Tibetan Book of the Dead”, & the role of the Dalai Lama. Van Schaik works through the layers of history & myth to create a compelling narrative, one that offers readers a greater understanding of this important & controversial corner of the world. ...

Southern Tibet at 1:400, 000 on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant map from terra Quest, with contours, relief shading & colouring providing a very vivid picture of the region’s topography. The map, double-sided & arranged in three separate panels, covers an area from Medro Gungkar, east of Lhasa, to the Friendship Bridge crossing to Nepal, west of Mount Everest. Topography is presented by contours, enhanced by relief shading & colouring for glaciers & different types of vegetation, with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks & passes. National parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. The map shows the region’s road network & the rail link to Lhasa, & also indicates main trekking routes, e.g. treks to the Everest & Cho Oyu Base Camps, the trek south from Ganden to Samye, or the route from Damshung to Nam Tso lake. Interesting locations are highlighted, & the map shows availability of tourist accommodation & various facilities, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. The map is laminated in a format similar to the old cloth-dissected maps so that sections of it can be easily folded back without damage.

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The name Tibet traditionally conjures up a kaleidoscope of timeless images: extraordinary & dramatic landscapes, snow-capped mountains, Buddhist monks & monasteries. But stark new images have now been created by the tide of political events: Chinese soldiers outside the Potala Palace, young Tibetan refugees, the struggles of a nation in exile. This new title in the acclaimed New Horizons series explores the cultural & historical roots of the Tibetan people, their customs & beliefs, & their relations with the wider world, in order to give a fuller understanding of this remarkable land & its indomitable spirit. ...