Tibet Rough Guides Snapshot China (includes Lhasa, Tsetang, Tsurphu, Namtso, the old southern road, Gyantse, the Friendship Highway and western Tibet)

Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Tibet is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating region. It guides you through Tibet with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the Jokhang, the holiest temple of Tibetan Buddhism, to the beautiful Namtso Lake and from the Friendship Highway to the walled town of Samye. Includes detailed maps and up-to-date listings plus all the information you need on arranging tours, entry permits and getting around. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to China, with all the practical information you need for travelling in China, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, entry requirements and personal safety. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to China. Full coverage: Lhasa, Samye, Tsetang, Tsurphu, Namtso, Gyantse, Shigatse, the Friendship Highway, Sakya, Mount Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash (Equivalent printed page extent 100 pages).