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This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest China guide book and includes:

• Tibet chapters

• Understanding China

• Tibet maps

For centuries Tibet has held the imagination of Western spiritual seekers, adventurers and intrepid travellers wanting to experience the incredible high-altitude scenery, awe-inspiring monastic cities, epic road trips and a beautiful, unique Himalayan culture.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Tibet, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Tibet.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding China: China Today, History, People of China, Religion & Beliefs, Chinese Cuisine, Arts & Architecture, China's Landscape, Martial Arts of China

• Lhasa & around, Friendship Highway and Western Tibet

Lonely Planet's China guide is researched and written by: Damian Harper, Min Dai, Michael Kohn, Robert Kelly, Daniel McCrohan, Shawn Low, Bradley Mayhew, Piera Chen, Chung Wah Chow, Christopher Pitts, David Eimer