Tibet西藏英文介绍

The main religion in Tibet is Lamaism.
Kowtow(磕长头）
Tibetans believe that in the life practice Buddhism, at least to knock one hundred thousand(100000) long head, all barefoot, that is pious.
➢1.Gerography overview ➢2.Tourist attractions ➢3.Religion ➢4.Food in Tibet
Located in the southwest part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Tibet Autonomous Region borders on Sichuan and Yunnan provinces to the east, Qinghai and Xinjiang to the north, and shares borders with India, Nepal. The average height of the whole region is more than 4,000 meters above sea level, for which Tibet is known as "Roof of the World".
Prayer Wheel
(转经轮）
The prayer wheel is an indispensable part of the Tibetan people’s life. According to the doctrine of Tibetan Buddhism, every turn of the prayer wheel is equivalent to one chanting of the scriptures. When a prayer wheel is rotated rapidly, Tibetans would believe that their merits and virtues are accumulating at a faster pace.(转经轮是藏族人民生活中不可缺少的一部分。根据藏传佛教的教义，对 转经轮都是相当于一个诵的经文。当祈祷车轮快速旋转，藏民认为自己的功德 是以更快的速度积累。)
Former site of Guge
（古格王国）
Guge was an ancient kingdom founded by a branch of descendents of the last king of a unified Tibet in the 10th century. It flourished for more than 700 years before encountering civil strife and foreign attacks and falling into disrepair. Now, visitors can see its ruins of temples and palaces, whose inscriptions, statues and murals still remain intact.
Jokhang Temple
(大昭寺)
Jokhang Temple, located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa, is Tibet's first Buddhist temple and is part of the Potala Palace. It is the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetan pilgrims.
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Barley wine(青稞酒) Tibet noddles（藏面）
Butter Tea
（酥油茶）
The buttered tea is the favorite drink of Tibetan people. It is made from tea leaves, yak butter, water and salt. Because butter is the main ingredient, butter tea provides plenty of caloric energy and is particularly suited to high altitudes. The butter also may help prevent chapped lips.
Tibet tsamba（西藏糌粑）
Tsamba serves as a major snack in Tibet and is eaten by the locals every day. It is made of parched flour which comes from dried and fried highland barley.
Top1.Potala Palace (布达拉宫）
The Potala Palace
（布达拉宫）
The Potala Palace is considered to be a model of Tibetan architecture。
In 641, Songtsan Gambo, ruler of the Tubo Kingdom, had the Potala Palace built for Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, his future bride.
———— 陈璐亭 （清苓歌）
T——Touch 触摸/ Towards 向，朝， 将近
I——Inspire 使……产生灵感/ I 我
B——Best 最好的/ Belief 信仰
E——Eastern 东方的/ Echo 共鸣
T——Temple 寺庙，神庙/ Terrific 极好的/ the Holy land 圣地
The staple food includes roasted highland barley flour, wheat flour, meat, or red food, and milk, or white food. The flavor of the Tibetan food is fresh, light, and tender. Salt, onion, and garlic are the main ingredients
Mount Everest
（珠穆朗玛峰）
As the supreme point of the world, the mountain top is covered with snow all the year round, and when the glaring sun comes out, the peak becomes very pure and beautiful.
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
(雅鲁藏布大峡谷)
The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is one of the deepest and longest canyons in the world. The canyon is home to many animals and plants barely explored and affected by human influence, while its climate ranges from subtropical to Arctic.
Namtso Lake(纳木措）
Namtso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet Autonomous Region and should not be missed by any traveler to Tibet. In Tibetan, Namtso means “Heavenly Lake.” It is famous for its high altitude and imposing scenery.