Tibet Autonomous Region

The Tibet Autonomous Region encompasses 1.2 million square kilometers of land at an average elevation of 4,900 meters above sea level.

Tibet maintained independence until 1950, when the Chinese People's Liberation Army entered the region and established formal control in 1965.

The Tibetan language remains prevalent throughout the region, with traditional Buddhist monasteries and religious practices central to daily life.

Foreign visitors need to obtain special permits through registered travel agencies to enter Tibet and explore locations including Lhasa.

The region contains eight peaks above 8,000 meters, including Mount Everest, and serves as the source for major rivers across Asia.

Location: People's Republic of China

Inception: 1965

Capital city: Lhasa

Website: http://www.xizang.gov.cn/

Shares border with: Sichuan, Yunnan, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Nepal, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh, Kachin State

Website: http://xizang.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 31.70556,86.94028

Latest update: May 31, 2025 13:50