This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Tibet encompasses the
wider region of ethnic Tibet with more detailed coverage of the Amdo and
Kham regions than is found in other guides. It also includes essential
information on new border openings and 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 and major river sources.Bradt's Tibet benefits from years of
consistent research. Michael Buckley has been visiting and researching
Tibet for more than 30 years and has a raft of books to his name. Thanks
to his knowledge and 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 and travelling with minimum impact on
Tibet's culture and environment. There is also an appendix on fauna and
an extensive list of recommended further resources, including books,
music, films and even virtual realityExploring ethnic Tibet
independently is a challenge. The 'land of snows' possesses the world's
highest peaks (including Everest) and its deepest gorges as well as some
of the wildest and 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 and armchair travellers because it is so
difficult to access due to its remoteness and 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 and rail access to
Tibet expanding, and new border crossings opening, Michael Buckley and
Bradt's Tibet provide all of the information you need to make the most
of a trip.
