Preface
I Richly gifted natural tourism resources
(I)Geological and topographic tourism resources
1.Mountain landscape
2.Karst feature landscape
3.Clay forest landscape
4.Glacier landscape
(II)Water tourism resources
1.Rivers scenery
2.Lakes scenery
3.Springs scenery
4.Waterflls scenery
(III)Meteorology and climate tourism resources
(IV)Animal and plant tourism resources
1.Plant tourism resources
2.Animal tourism resources
(V)Nature reserves
II Unique cultural tourism resources
(I)Ruins of prehistoric lives
(II)Ancient architecture
1.Palaces
2.Tombs
3.Ruins of ancient architecture
4.Old manors of nobles
5.Monasteries
(III)Horticultural gardens
1.Norbulingka
2.Zongjolukang (Dragon King s Pool
(IV)Scenic regions
(V)Folk customs
1.Dress,food,shelter and transportation
2.Etiquette and customs
3.Major traditional festivals
(VI)Folk art and religious art
1.Platic arts
2.Performing arts
(VII)Traditional science and technology
1.Tibetan calendar
2.Tibetan medicine
3.Architectural technology
4.Hardware technology
5.Textile technology
(VIII)Religion
(IX)Museums
III Tourism regions,major tourism cities and towns
Distribution and introduction of tourism regions
1.Lhasa——Most concentrated tourism spots
2.Xigaze region——Most comprehensive natural natural landscapes
3.Shannan region——Fertile lands of Tibet
4.Nyingchi region——Fertile lands of Tibet
5.Qamdo region——Land of treasures in eastern Tibet
6.Nagqu region——Closest to the Heaven
7.Ngari region——Ridge of the World s Ridges
IV Tourism transportation and major travel routes
(I)Introduction of Tourism transportation
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V Tibet on map
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