Tibet Tour

Tibet came under Chinese domination during the Manchu (Qing) Dynasty in 1720,but the territory regained its separate status in the late 19thcentury. China's communist regime regained control following theinvasion of 1950; in 1959, China crushed a Tibetan uprising afterTibetan villages tried to resist the Chinese presence. Tibetan societyhas been organized around the fortress-like monasteries of Buddhistmonks who paid allegiance to their supreme leader, the Dalai Lama. TheChinese wanted to modernize this feudal system, but the Tibetans clungto their traditions. In 1959, they proved no match for the Chinesearmed forces: The Dalai Lama was ousted, and the monasteries wereemptied. The Chinese destroyed much of Tibet's cultural heritage,looting the region of its religious treasures and works of art. Theirharsh rule took a severe toll on Tibetan society, but after Mao's deathin 1976 the Chinese relaxed their tight control.

 

Tibet, due to its unique geographical characteristics, is cold in winter, cool in summer and generally dry, receiving only 450 millimeters ( 18 inches) of rain or snow. Sunlight is extremely intense. The thin air neither blocks nor holds heat, so sunshine feels warm, shadows are chilly, and temperatures can vary greatly within a day, exceeding 29 ( 84 F) in summer, and plunging below 4 ( 40 F) the same night. Lhasa's night-time lows in winter are around -9 ( 16 F). Th higher you go the colder it gets, and the winds in winter are ferocious. Rainfall in southern Tibet occurs intermittently between May and September, bringing moisture to barley fields and greenery to the valleys. The most pleasant months for tourism are from April to October. Altitude, Atmosphere, Air Density and Boiling Point Altitude (meter) Atmospheric Pressure (mb) Air Density (g/ ) Oxygen Content Boiling Point ( )

payable on arrival in cash
Duration: 25
Grade: Hard