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Welcome to tibet |
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Tibet autonomous region, the mystic Shangri-la, the Roof of the world, has captured man's imagination for centuries. Great explorers and adventurers of the century have ventured into this holy land rendered inaccessible by the hostile natural conditions and bandits that waylaid them across through the Himalayas. Tibet's past grandeur, mystery still remain undiminished. One still can see today nomads herding their yaks, pilgrims worshiping sacred shrines, as well as the expensive, striking and enduring Himalayan topography. When china launched its new "open-door policy" in the early 1980s, tourism of the Tibet autonomous region has seen a rapid development in tourism. Over the last 27 years, Tibet has attracted many visitors, mountaineers, and explorers from over 60 countries and regions. The accommodation and transportation facilities for tourism have been greatly upgraded.
Tibet is truly an adventurer's paradise! Come to discover the mystics and mysteries of the roof of the world. It is a source of inspiration for sages and ordinary people for all time. Whether it's your first visit or a brief, nostalgic return, we can provide a well-rounded package plan or itinerary to suit your schedule and budget. Choose from one of our several popular plans listed in the following pages, or ask us to design one. Inredible Tibetan History begins in the late 6th century AD. Namri Songtsen of the Yarlung valley was a chieftain who ruled part of the divided country. Namri Songtsen's son , Songtsen Gompo was crowned king in 629. He continued to expand the fledging empire and threatened China's western border during the third decade of the seventh century. To appease him, in 641, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty gave him one of his daughters, Princess Wencheng, in marriage. Even before that, however, Songtsen Gompo had subjugated Nepal and annexed the Bonpo Kingdom of Shangshung in West Tibet, marrying in 632, Princess Tritsun (Bhrikuti). She was the daughter of Anshuvarma, minister of King Shivadeva and until 621 ruler of Nepal. |
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Songtsen Gompo was known as the first king (Chogyal). Through marriage he was naturally influenced by Buddhism and it was he who founded Jokhang and Ramoche. Tibetan religious culture was given a further boost when his minister, Thonmi Sambhota, devised the Tibetan alphabet, based on an Indian script. In addition to India, both Nepal and China contributed vital influences: vestiges of Nepalese art, particularly Newari woodwork, can still be seen today in the magnificent door frames and columns of the Jokhang.
No Dalai Lama , until the 13th century (1876 - 1933), approached the personal authority of the great Fifth. Tibet's government functioned independently until 1951. In 1949, Mao Tsetung announced the creation of People's Republic of China and immediately made threatening noises towards Lhasa. In October 1950, the Chinese invaded and overran East Tibet. A Tibetan delegation was summoned to Beijing in 1951 and, under duress, signed a treaty that allowed Chinese force to be garrisoned in Lhasa. Tensions between the two countries finally culminated in a popular uprising in the capital in 1959. The 14th Dalai Lama and his followers escaped across the Himalayas to India. From this time on, the Chinese set out to formally incorporate Tibet into the People's Republic and, in 1965, Tibet was renamed the Xizang Autonomous Region.
The holocaust abated after Mao's death in 1976, when the Chinese officially acknowledged the havoc wrought by the excesses of the Cultural Revolution. In 1979, the Jokhang, the most sacred shrine in Tibet re-opened for worship. By 1984, further economic and religious freedom was restored and tourism began in earnest for the first time in the country's history.
Tibet widely known as the "Roof of the World" is an unusual and exotic place where history and religion blend harmoniously with culture. It is an unusual destination which takes a traveller to euphoric heights, where adventure lurks around every corner. The famed friendliness of the Tibetans, their love of life. Sociability and good humour are an added pleasure for the traveller. Tibet is indeed an experience of a lifetime.
We are pleased to extend our warm hospitality and hope your stay in Tibet is a memorable one.If you have any queries or comments, please feel free to contact us.
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