Lonely Planet Tibet

Lonely Planet Tibet is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike around sacred Mt Kailash, join pilgrims at the Jokhang, Tibet's holiest sanctum, or view Mt Everest unobstructed from Rongphu Monastery; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tibet and begin your journey now!

** Inside Lonely Planet's Tibet Travel Guide:**

• ** Colour** maps and images throughout

• ** Highlights** ** and itineraries** help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

• ** Insider tips** to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

• ** Essential info** ** at your fingertips** - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

• ** Honest reviews for all budgets** - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

• ** Cultural insights** give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including customs, religion, history, art, architecture, literature, music, dance, landscapes

• ** Covers** Lhasa, Tsang, Kham, Ngari, U, Rawok, Bayi, Tashigang, Gyantse, Shigatse, Lhatse, Tingri, Nyalam, Pomi, Ganzi, Kangding, Lithang, Bathang, Baber, Zhangmu, Gongkar, Kathmandu, Chengdu, and more

** The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Tibet,** our most comprehensive guide to Tibet, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.