History:

For centuries, Tibet has fascinated mankind. This land beyond the mighty Himalaya on the highest plateau of the world, was hardly accessible to the out side world and has always been a challenge to all mortal beings. This "land of mysteries", a "forbidden land", forbidden not only by man but also by nature, appeals to so many explorers, scholars, pilgrims and adventurers in the past, hoping to find probably a real "SHANGRILA" . In the past, Lhasa, the capital and centre of Tibetan culture, religion and Lama theology, was so far from anywhere and the journey to it so ardous, from any direction, that only the hardiest souls, impelled by the strongest motive or curiosity, penetrated to the holy city. Now fortunately there is an opportunity to visit Tibet.


Climate & Season:

Mostly severe, dry and continental, with strong winds, low humidity, rarefied atmosphere and a great fluctuation in annual and daytime temperature. Summer (April – October): Max 29 degrees C, Min. 10 degrees C. While the winter (November – March) temperature will mostly be below freezing level. Monsoon rain is very low and only occasional showers are experienced.


Economy & Society:

Scene of Economic Development of Xizang (Tibet)
The economy and transportation in old Xizang (Tibet) were very backward. There was no modern industry, only animal husbandry and a little agriculture and handicrafts.

After the democratic reform in 1959 economic construction quickened, particularly after the implementation of the reform and opening policy in 1979. Not only were modern industries and transportation and telecommunications facilities established: the agriculture, animal husbandry and commerce already in place developed rapidly.

Economic Policies:

Economic Policies: Since the early 1950s the state has been giving special support to Tibetan economic development. It has allocated large amounts of financial subsidies, subsidized special projects and invested in key construction projects. It has also sent a large amount material aid to Xizang (Tibet) Since the beginning of the 1980s such special aid has been increasing every year. The central government has allocated one billion yuan in financial subsidies to Xizang (Tibet) every year. It has also arranged for state departments and other provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions to give Xizang (Tibet) manpower and material, financial and technological aid, in an attempt to bolster the Tibetan economy and improve the people's livelihood. Over the last 40 years the central government has spent more than 35 billion yuan in Xizang (Tibet) on financial subsidies and investment in key construction projects.