Front cover image for Tibet

Tibet

Michael Buckley (Author)
Denne serien ble grunnlagt av Hilary Bradt i 1974. Reisehåndbøkene inneholder detaljerte beskrivelser om historie, geografi, klima, språk og kultur, og gir en oversikt over hoteller og restauranter. Bøkene er ukonvensjonelt skrevet av personer som kjenner stedene godt
Print Book, English, 2006
Bradt, Chalfont St Peter, 2006
304 s. illustrations, kart
9781841621647, 1841621641
1028372577
Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Ecology, History and politics, Economy and Resources, Population and people, Tibetan language, Tibetan Buddhism, Mythology and the arts, Saving Tibetan culture Chapter 2 Practical Information Plateau highlights, Planning your trip, Getting to Tibet, Getting around, What to take, Money and the Pricing, Lodging and food, Facilities, Ethical guidelines, Dealing with officialdom, Giving something back Chapter 3 Health and Safety Health, Safety and security PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 4 Lhasa Chapter 5 Exploring Central Tibet Chapter 6 Lhasa to Kathmandu Route Chapter 7 Star Treks Chapter 8 Amdo, Kham and East Tibet Chapter 9 The Tibetan World Appendix I Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index
Engelsk tekst