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                                  TIBET

                          The Internet Travel Guide

                              Peter M. Geiser


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Contents
 
 Introduction
 Copyright (c) 1995, 1996

 1. General Overview
 1.1 Geographical Information
 1.2 Climate
 1.3 People
 1.4 Visa
 1.5 Border Crossing
 1.6 Money
 1.7 Accommodation
 1.8 Food
 1.9 Health

 2. Transportation
 2.1 Flying
 2.2 Bus
 2.3 Car
 2.4 Trekking

 3. Places
     Lhasa
     Shigatse
     Sakya
     Mount Kailas

 4. Literature
 4.1 Guidebooks
 4.2 Travellers Tales
 4.3 Language
 4.4 Culture
 4.5 Historical/Political
 4.6 Internet

 A. Contributors

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The Internet Travel Guide
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Copyright (c) 1995, 1996 Peter M. Geiser
Peter.Geiser@student.unisg.ch

Last change 11. October 1996.
Updates: FAQ: monthly, HTML: more often

Currently available in the series of the Internet Travel Guides:
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INTRODUCTION

The main objective of this FAQ is to provide the reader with the newest
travel information available, like what is the current situation on visa,
where to stay and what prices are reasonable, etc. It is not a guide to
the Tibetan culture or history (although I started to include some
information about those subjects as well), for these non-changing facts
are much more pleasantly presented in many good books (see the list in
section 4 in this FAQ). It is also not intended to be a political pamphlet
since politics is often a very opinionated subject. However, I started to
include some political facts where I felt it was appropriate.

Remember: Things change very fast, so by the time you get to Tibet the
information in this FAQ may be outdated. If you encounter this, please
bear with me. Instead of being upset, rather share your experiences with
other people on the net. The next tourist will thank you if he or she can
rely on your new information. Also, if you find time during your travels
to write a postcard or a letter to me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Some paragraphs are led by the name of the author in brackets. This
doesn't mean that these are their only contributions, but rather that in
that case I chose to leave the words as the author wrote them, adding a
more personal note to the FAQ.


Answering questions

There are many people who send mail to ask me some questions. As much as
I like to answer as many questions as possible, my time is limited. I do
this work in my spare time, so I frequently answer the questions only
after a couple of days (or even weeks if I'm away for a while.) It also
happens that I cannot return an e-mail due to an invalid e-mail address.
Please be careful to include a valid e-mail address, or then ask me to
post the answer in rec.travel.asia.

This guide lives by being up-to-date. Since I cannot travel all the time,
I am glad to receive suggestions, contributions and comments. Any addition
is useful, regardless of the size.

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The Internet Travel Guide
Copyright (c) 1995, 1996
http://www-students.unisg.ch/~pgeiser/itg.htm

Peter M. Geiser
Seeblickstr. 10
9010 St.Gallen
Switzerland

Peter.Geiser@student.unisg.ch

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1. GENERAL OVERVIEW

1.1 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Since the invasion in 1959, Tibet is politically a part of China.

Area          1'221'700 km2
Capital       Lhasa
Borders       China, India, Nepal (1236 km), Bhutan (470 km), Myanmar
Highest point Zhumulamafeng (Quolomunga, Mt. Everest), 8848 m

Time          GMT plus eight hours

Measures      Metric
Electricity   220 V, 50 Hz

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1.2 CLIMATE

Tibet has a continetal climate and it's high altitude (most of it is above
4000 m) warrants rather cold weather, although in summer the thermometer
may climb to 25-30 C.

For average temperatures and rainfall, see in the section for the
aprropriate destinations.

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1.3 PEOPLE

Population      1.9 mio
                Tibetan, since the occupation an increasing number of Han
                Chinese
Language        Tibetan, Chinese, some English

For most Tibetans, the Dalai Lama is the highest being in the world,
holy and most revered. Even a photo is considered sacred and of course a
great treasure. Many tourist thus think it is a good idea to give away
photos of their God. This would be so, if there would not be for the
Chinese suppressiors that outlawed these photos. Although the police may
or may not hassle you for handing out Dalai Lama photos, you'll not
really suffer any harm. But the poor Tibetan found out having a photo
will certainly have to face severe problems.

The Dalai Lama himself lives in exile in Dharamsala, India, together
with thousands of Tibetan refugees. To learn more about Tibetan culture,
it might be a good idea to visit this place first. You can also take
Tibetan language classes there or in Kathmandu, Nepal.

It is generally a good idea to be a tourist, not a politician. While we in
the West may have a different view on Tibet than the Chinese do, the fact
remains that Tibet is occupied by China, and thus a part of China the same
way that e.g. North America is occupied by the Europeans (founding USA and
Canada.) If you want to be politically active in Tibet, you can be sure
that the Chinese will not tolerate this, and that you will face penalties
under Chinese jurisdiction. While you may be lucky and simply be thorwn
out of Tibet, Tibetans that are found guilty of political activities (e.g.
discussing politics with you) face up to 20 years of prison! So be
careful, if not for your sake for the sake of the local population!

The best way to help Tibetans is spending your money at their places,
restaurants and shops instead of Chinese ones.

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1.4 VISA

To enter Tibet you need a valid Chinese visa. At the moment, only tour
groups are officially allowed into Tibet.

When you apply for the Chinese visa, make sure you do not mention that you
want to go to Tibet. You want to go to China, and need a valid visa to
China.

Note: Do not go to the embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal! There have been
several strong warnings that the embassy immediately cancels your valid
visa as soon as they get their hands on your passport, and tells you to go
to a travel agent to get a new one. The cost there is USD 300, including
three of nights in an expensive tourist hotel in Lhasa.

It seems that your best chances are at home or in Delhi (stating that you
want to enter by land via Pakistan. Get the Pakistan visa first!) Don't
try to get the visa in Nepal, the embassy just cancels your valid Chinese
visa! You should be able to get a 5 or a 14 day visa through a travel
agency, and then only as part of a group. It will cost you quite some
money (no exact info so far) to split up from the group or to get an
extension.

As for the group tour, it seems possible that two people already count
as a group.

Once you are within Tibet, it is possible to extend your visa up to two
times for 15 days each time. An extension costs CNY 110. It may be that
visa extension may not be issued during politically sensitve events.

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1.5 BORDER CROSSING

A 'standard' way to enter Tibet is by plane from Chengdu. The Chinese
government still wants people to go in groups. Lees Travel Agency will
book several tourists on a flight as a group, you can split up in Lhasa.
For this service they will ask you CNY 2100, which is CNY 600 above the
price CAAC chages!

There are busses or trucks from Golmud. They should cost about USD 100
and takes about 30 hours. It is not quite clear whether this is still
illegal or not. Apart from the regular busses, sleeper busses are
available.

Hitch-hiking may be possible, but is illegal. Even if you as a tourist may
be let off easily, the driver caught with a foreigner will have to pay a
heavy fine.

I heard of several travllers that were walking from Sichuan or Yunnan.

There are busses from Kathmandu to Tibet. The bus from Kathmandu to Kodari
(the Nepalese border) takes about 8 hours and costs NRP 85. Cross the
border bridge by foot (there are porters). The shuttle service to the
Chinese border station Zhangmu seven steep kilometers away costs NRP 200.
From there, you should take a 2 day (USD 100) or a 4 day (USD 200) tour to
Lhasa with CITS.

The bus from Lhasa to the border takes three days. The bus leaves three
times per month (on the 1, 10, and 20), that you have to book far in
advance. There is a flight between Kathmandu and Lhasa 2-3 times a week
for a bit less than USD 200.

Officially, you will have to be on a tour to get in. However, several
foreigners have successfully tried to hitch hike their way into Tibet.
It is also possible to arrange a 'tour' with fellow travellers. Do not
check with agencies in Kathmandu.

If you want to enter from Nepal, the officials at the border are asking
CNY 200 for a special permit to travel in Tibet. However, the police
station is not open until 8 am, so you will not get a permit before (but
you can enter anyway, beeing early saves you CNY 200.)

CITS also wants a share of it. They are issuing an ATP (Alien Travel
Permit) for USD 100. If you don't have one, you'll be stopped by very well
equipped police (Gore-Tex jackets, etc.) further up the road.

Another hazard when crossing the border is of a more natural kind. There
are quite often rock and land slides, especially after rain. One such
slide killed a foreigner and his Chinese guide in the morning of
2 Sep 1995, and in July 1996 a whole hamlet with a couple of hotels and 64
people disappeared forever. Due to these land slides you have to change
trucks or taxis frequently (they bring you up to the slide, you climb over
and on the other side you'll be ripped off one more time to get a hike to
the next slide or finally the border.)

For the latest information talk to fellow travellers just coming from
Tibet you'll meet in Nepal (e.g. in the Pumpernickle Bakery in
Kathmandu) or in Chengdu.

Generally, it is best to maintain a low profile. Draw as little
attention as possible towards you. It's not the tourist that the Chinese
fear, but the politically involved and caring person. This does not mean
that you should not care about Tibetan politics, just that you should be
careful in when and where you show your views.

Volker Urban, who was in Tibet for the whole of August 1995, has put
together some excellent information about how to get into Tibet.

1. The main routes
1.1 Chinese mainland (Golmud) to Lhasa. by bus
Status: Personal experience
Get Your registration and ticket receipt from CITS in the Golmud hotel.
Without this stuff, it is impossible to get the ticket at the Tibet
busstation.
Costs: Golmud - Lhasa  980 + 30 Y for holders of Chinese studentcards
                      1080 + 30 Y for usual foreigners, both includes a 3
                                  days guided tour in Lhasa (minibus,
                                  guide for Potala, Sera, Drebung,
                                  Norbulinga and Jogang, entry fees extra)
                      1300 Y for the sleeper bus, guided tour too, no
                                  discounts 
                       250 Y for the guys with the right race and id
                                  (citizens of the PRoC)
There are 2 checkpoints on the way, one in the outskirts of Golmud, the
other in Amdo and a lot of army all the way. Permits for Toutou Hevan
(halfway to Lhasa) are not longer issued.
Hitchhiking seems very difficult or impossible, one Canadian succeeded in
cycling all his way. Permit for Tibet were not necessary, but everyone has
to take part at this guided tour. The ride takes at least 30 hours, in a
crowded bus of different quality(boneshaker to modern Chinese built bus).
Lhasa - Golmud :   500 Y foreign devils
	           250 Y Chinese and holder of Chinese studentcards

1.2 Chengdu - Lhasa by plane
Status: story
Costs: 1500 Y

1.3 From/to Nepal
Status: story, personal experiences
Lhasa-border by bus  every 2nd, 12th and 22nd, a ticket costs between 200
and 400 Y, takes 3 days by jeep: plenty, check at the various traveller
hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse hitchhiking: start from Lhasa (not to
difficult to Shigatse) or go by public bus to Sakya bridge, poor traffic
(1 vehicle a hour),only minibuses will stop. Price around 0.5Y for 1 km.
Border- Lhasa: spend the night in the Chinese border town and leave it in
the early to avoid the payment of 200 Y. for a permit of travelling as
individual at the checkpoint at the northern end of the town (Nobody in
Tibet cares about this paper). There are trucks running to the landslide
before Nylam (5Y). Its relatively easy to get a lift on one of the
minibuses running back empty. Sakya monastery is the first busstation to
Lhasa.

2. The adventurous tours
2.1 Sichuan (Chengdu) - Lhasa
Status:  story
According to a German couple, it was easier then expected, taking them 13
days, its illegal, You have to bluff Your way through. Another German's
bike were confiscated in Cham. Check at the hang outs in Lhasa.

2.2 Kashgar- Yecheng - West Tibet
Status: Story, rumour
very difficult, seems to be impossible in 95
From Lhasa it shall take 2 weeks, an English, I meet different times,
wasted a few days by waiting for a lift in Yecheng, its strictly forbidden
for drivers to take foreigners. It could be a way to get out, but
definitely not to get into Tibet. There was a permanent story about a
woman, who did it to Kashgar.

3. The hot stuff
3.1 India- Lipu Lekh Pass - Purang - Kailash (WTibet)
Status: rumours
Opened a few years ago for the Indian pilgrims. A Swiss Couple was willing
to pay thousands of dollars to be allowed that way in.

3.2 Tingri - Lapchi - Nepal
Status: personal experiences
This Monastery, centre of the Lapchi Rongshar pilgrimage, was given to
Nepal in 62. No borderguards at the Chinese Side, except for a checkpoint
near the Poze La. Usually You will be send back to Tibet by the Nepalese
border police. Expect hassle at Tashigang, the turnoff to the friendship
highway. Not a real way to Tibet.

3.3.Keriya (Yutian, Xinjiang province) - Kunlun mountains - Keriya dawan -
    Yeshikul - Chantang -Kailash
Status: personal expirences till 36:00 N
1000 km to trek in a partly uninhabited country. Refer to the great
explores (Aurel Stein, Sven Hedin). The jeeptrack from Keriya-Pulu to the
main Yecheng-Tibet road does not exist as far as 36:00 N, no information
about the area further south, except that a few locals know the name of
places as far as Ulugh kul.

3.4 Other places near Kailash
Status: from a magazine
According to the Nepalese magazine "Himachal" , the Chinese were planning
following crossings points were slated to open in 95 to increase the sale
out of the Mt. Kailash:
Nita La in Garwahl(India)
Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh(India)
Demchoke Ladakh(India)
Simikot(Nepal) -Korjanath-Purang

4. Others
There are some trading routes between Tibet and Bhutan, Sikkim

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1.6 MONEY

The currency is the Chinese Yuan, divided into 10 jiao or 100 fen.

The exchange rate is about USD 1 = 8.2 CNY (Aug 1995)
(Historical development: 8.7 in Jan 1994, 5.762 in 1993, 5.5146 in 1992,
5.3234 in 1991, 4.7832 in 1990, 3.7651 in 1989)

The FEC (Foreign Exchange Certificate) was finally abolished in January
1994.

Travellers cheques denominated in most major currencies are accepted
in every bank. You normally get a better exchange rate than for cash.

Most larger hotels, restaurants and department stores accept credit cards.

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1.7 ACCOMMODATION

Except for one or two luxury hotels in Lhasa, accommodation in Tibet is
fairly basic, but also cheap (for some USD 1 to 5.)

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1.8 FOOD

Food is often quite scarce in Tibet. Apart from Lhasa, only Shigatse
seems to have a reasonable food supply. For trips outside these towns,
make sure bring enough food with you.

Apart from Tibetan you'll also get Chinese food.

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1.9 HEALTH

A big problem is the high altitude with the thin air. Many people suffer
from Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Until your body has become
accustomed to the thin air (much less oxygen than normally), you may
experience dizziness, nausea, headache and difficulties with sleeping.
Make sure you don't dehydrate (i.e. drink a lot.) Avoid alcohol and
tobacco.

Of course the cold weather makes it very likely that you get a cold and
a cough. Take care to get enough vitamins.

There is the same stomach bug named giardia that is also found in Nepal.
Take enough anti-gardia drugs like Flagyl or Tiniba with you, they are
hard to find in Tibet.

Don't drink tap water. Even in the smallest guest houses in the remotest
villages there are thermos bottles with boilt water. It is used to drink
tea.

There are many dogs in the streets and near the monasteries. There are
reports of foreigners beeing bitten.

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2. TRANSPORTATION

There is a general shortage of transportation.

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2.1 FLYING

There are flights from Chengdu and Chongqing, and reportedly also from
Urumqi.

Flights from Chengdu to Lhasa are CNY 1300.

During the summer there is a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. It is
operated by Nepal Air. It operates about 2 - 3 times a week and costs a
bit less than USD 200.

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2.2 BUS

There is a bus from Golmud to Lhasa which takes about 40 hours on a bumpy
road. Official busses cost CNY 1100. There are inofficial ones that charge
only CNY 300, but you may get caught at the checkpoints and be fined and
sent back.

There is a bus between Lhasa and Kathmandu (see section on border
crossing.)

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2.3 CAR

It is possible to rent a landcruiser.

There were reports of a driver named Tsering of the CITS-Shigatse
agency attacking his passengers. The latest reports state that he does
not work for the agency anymore. I also got a report from a traveller
saying that he was very satisfied with the services of the agency.

Another bad experience was reported with China Tibet Traffic Holy Land
Travel Agency. It is advised to talk to the manager only.

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2.4 TREKKING

Although not officially allowed, it is nevertheless possible to do some
excellent trekking. Be sure you are self-sufficient, since food becomes
very scarce once you are outside the main tourist cities.

If you get caught, you will have to pay a fine of CNY 500.

Make sure you buy a good guide book (see book section of this guide.)

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3. PLACES

LHASA

Situated 3683 m above sea level, Lhasa has long been the political and
spiritual capital of Tibet. Its main attraction is of course the huge
Potala Palace. Also interesting is the Jokhang Temple.

Potala Palace
Built in the 17th century, the Potala is one of the architectural
wonders of the world, containing thousands of rooms. It stands at the
site of older structures, dating back another thousand years. Before the
Chinese occupation it was the center of the Tibetan government and the
winter residence of the Dalai Lama.

Jokhang Temple
One of Tibet's holiest shrines, it was built some 1300 years ago in
celebration of the marriage of the Tang princess Wen Cheng and King
Songtsen Gampo. It houses a golden statue of the Buddha Sukyiamuni
brought by the princess.

Norbu Lingka
The former summer residence of the Dalai Lama is about three km west of
the Potala.

Drepung
Some 7 km west of the Potala lies the monastery Drepung. While it was once
a big monastery with over 7000 monks in 1959, nowadays there are only 200
to 300. Take bus no. 1 or 9.

Sera
About four km north of Lhasa is the monastery Sera. It was fonded in 1419
by a disciple of Tsong Khapa. There are about 100 monks living there, who
practice debate every day at noon. Take bus No. 10 to get there.

Ganden
Farther away, 45 km east of Lhasa lies Ganden monastery. Founded in 1409
by Tsong Khapa it was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. Today, for
the sake of tourism, it is being revitalised and rebuilt by 200 monks.


Accommodation

There are many budget places in Tibet. The Banak Shol, Kirey Hotel, Yak
Hotel and Plateau Hotel all are about USD 3 for a single room.


Climate

 Month       Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec

 Air    C     -2    1    5    8   12   16   16   16   14    9    4    0
        F     29   34   41   47   54   61   62   60   58   48   39   32

 Rain  mm      0   13    8    5   25   64  122   89   66   13    3    0
       in      0   .5   .3   .2  1.0  2.5  4.8  3.5  2.6   .5   .1    0

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GYANGTSE

Once the center of Tibetan wool trade, it is now a pretty market town in a
fertile valley.

The Kumbum
The Kumbum is Tibet's largest and probably most magnificient stupa.


Accommodation

The Gyangtse Guest House is pleasantly arranged around a Tibetan-style
courtyard.

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SHIGATSE

Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet. It is the seat of Panchen
Lama who ranks close to the Dalai Lama. The Panchen Lama is a
reincarnation of Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light. Currently, the
10th Panchen Lama (according to China) 'reigns' from Beijing. Another 10th
Panchen Lama, the 6 year old boy Gedun Choekyi Nyima was announced in May
1995 by the Dalai Lama.

Tashilhunpo Monastery
The huge monastery, built in 1447, was once inhabited by over 4000 monks.
Nowadays, only 600 remain there. It is the seat of the Panchen Lama. The
Grand Hall contains the tomb (containing more than 85 kg gold and lots of
jewels) of the 4th Panchen Lama. There is a 27 m high statue of the
Maitreya Buddha. It may be that foreigners wanting to visit the monastery
will account trouble.


Accommodation

There are several hotels accepting foreigners.

Recommended is the Tibetan-owned Tenzin Hotel right by the free-market. It
is arranged around a friendly courtyard. Don't miss its good Chang
(Tibetan beer).

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SAKYA

The huge monastery represents the former power of the Sakayapa sect,
founded in the 11th century. It contains the most valuable collection of
Tibetan religious items remaining in Tibet.

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MOUNT KAILAS

There are tours available from Lhasa. Count on at lease 15 days for a trip
in good conditions. The weather is best during May and June. The road is
often a problem during the monsoon months of July and August.

There are several modes of transportation to get there. One possibility is
tenting a landcruiser or a truck. Since the road is often bad, it could be
a good idea to have two vehicles, but then, there are often other vehicles
to get help from during the summer.

Group travels arranged in Lhasa cost about USD 3000. To form a group, hang
out notes on the noteboards in the restaurants around town. There usually
are enough people wanting to go.

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4. LITERATURE

4.1 GUIDEBOOKS

Moon Publications Tibet Handbook (ISBN 0-918373-90-5).
With ist 1100 pages and the 250 maps it is the most extensive travel guide
about Tibet. It has a excellent descriptions of treks.

Lonely Planet. Tibet - A Travel Survivel Kit. Chris Taylor. 3rd Ed., 256
pages, 29 maps. ISBN 0-86442-289-X
Contains many good hints about travelling. Has good lists of hotels,
restaurants, etc.

Trekking in Tibet: A Traveler's Guide. Gary McCue. The Mountaineers Books,
1991. ISBN 0-89886-239-6

Insight Pocket Guide Tibet. ISBN 9-62421-540-5

Lonely Planet. China - A Travel Survivel Kit
Only a small part is devoted to Tibet. This can be a good alternative for
somebody mainly travelling through China and only making a short trip to
Tibet.

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4.2 TRAVELLERS TALES

Harrer, Heinrich. Seven Years in Tibet and Back to Tibet (Wiedersehen mit
Tibet). This Austiran, on flight from India, became a friend of the Dalai
Lama and remained until the invasion of China.

Seth, Vikram. From Heaven Lake.
An account of a journey from Xinjiang to India through Tibet.

Theroux, Paul. Riding the Iron Rooster.
Although mainly concerned with travelling by train, it also has an
interesting chapter where the author describes his trip by bus from
Golmud into Tibet.

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4.3 LANGUAGE

Tibet Phrasebook. Melvyn Goldstein. ISBN 0-86442-012-9. 112 p.

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4.4 CULTURE

Lama Govinda. The Way of the White Clouds.

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4.5 HISTORICAL/POLITICAL

The 14th Dalai Lama. My Land and My People

Avedon, John.  In Exile from the Land of Snows.

Hedin, Sven.

Hopkirk, Peter. Trespassers on the Roof of the World.

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4.6 INTERNET

The newest version of this guide is available on WWW at
http://www-students.unisg.ch/~pgeiser/tibet/
The archive for this guide is at
rtfm.mit.edu in /pub/usenet/news.answers/travel/tibet-guide/

The Australian National University has an extensive library about Tibet.
http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVL-TibetanStudies.html#TOC

The University of Texas at Austin has a lot of information at
http://asnic.utexas.edu/asnic/countries/tibet

The Gesellaschaft Schweiz-Tibetische Freundschaft also has information.
The language of the pages is German.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/xcarstenx/gstf.htm

A newsgroup concentrating on the political aspects of Tibet is
talk.politics.tibet

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A. CONTRIBUTORS

I have been able to include a lot of information from other people and
sources. Where it is necessary to do so, I put the author in front of the
paragraph, mostly so when personal experiences/feelings are important.
Whenever possible I tried to contact the author of the information to get
permission and I include his/her e-mail address for reference.

Bert-Jaap             E.J.Koops@kub.nl
Volker Urban          urban@iee1.et.tu-dresden.de

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