Katy and Moge, two Californians about to make their first journey of 9 days to Tibet. Follow in their footsteps – from the moment they figure out their backpacks are a little too small to their final farewells from the beautiful city of Lhasa. For these two travelers, each day sheds new light on Tibetan society and culture in a way that challenges their assumptions, and may raise more questions than they can answer in the pages of… Tibet Diary.
Here are some of the stories by some foreign journalists who have just been to Tibet, in which they have showed the image of Tibet in Aug. 2006.
By Shobori Ganguli, The Pioneer India "The Qinghai-Tibet railway has opened up limitless possibilities for the tourism industry all along the majestic route."
By A V S Namboodiri Deccan Herald India "Growth of overland trade will bring down prices of goods and help in the development of areas through which trade is conducted."
By Sunita Dwivedi, India Tibet has undergone mind-boggling changes and her mesmerizing beauty defines the Roof of the World.
By Venkatesan Vembu, Daily News & Analysis India
By C. Raja Mohan
By Kaushik Mitter, The Asian Age India
By Soni Bhattathiripad, MALAYALA MANORAMA, India
By Ashis Chakrabarti, The Telegraph, India
By Soni Bhattathiripad，MALAYALA MANORAMA，India
100 well-known photographers from 19 foreign countries including the U.S., the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, and from China participated in the event in 2005.
The central government practices a regional ethnic autonomy system in Tibet, and guarantees the democratic rights of Tibetans. As an ethnic minority, Tibetans also enjoy preferential treatment in laws and policies.
In the mid-13th century, Tibet was officially incorporated into the territory of China´s Yuan Dynasty. Since then, although China experienced several dynastic changes, Tibet has remained under the jurisdiction of the central government of China.
Tibet is a destination apart from most in the world, the rolling hills of the high plateau and the stunning Himalayas are none to any. It is not only the geographical and natural enchants but also a long historical culture and religion that appeal the foreigners to visit Tibet.
