A Chinese autonomous region since 1951, Tibet was a province or part of the other Chinese provinces over the long Chinese history. It is named Bod Ljong in Tibetan language and called Xizang or Sitsang in Chinese. It had many names in the ancient China's dynasties but the present name was merely fixed in the Qing dynasty (1616-1911). Lhasa is the capital of Tibet.

Tibet is bordered on the south by Myanmar, India, Bhutan and Nepal, on the west by India, on the north by Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Qinghai Province, and on the east by Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces. The capital city is Lhasa.

Located on the world's roof ridge--Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Tibet is one of the most fascinating areas in the country. It is hallowed by snow-white khatag, devotees, religious sites, temples, monasteries and palaces. It is blessed with an incredible topography dotted with numerous tranquil lakes, prairies, snowcapped peaks, towering Himalayas, unique historical and cultural traditions. In almost any corner of this area, Tibet offers her visitors wondrous experiences. Come to this last mysterious pure land of the world and you will discover a new land so untouched and unspoiled like nothing you have ever seen before.