Tibetan culture developed under the influence of a number of factors. Contact with neighboring countries and cultures- including
Nepal,
India, and
China–have influenced the development of Tibetan culture, but the
Himalayan region's remoteness and inaccessibility have preserved distinct local influences.
Buddhism
has exerted a particularly strong influence on Tibetan culture since
its introduction in the 7th century. Art, literature, and music all
contain elements of the prevailing Buddhist beliefs, and
Buddhism itself has adopted a unique form in
Tibet, influenced by the
Bön
tradition and other local beliefs. Tibet's specific geographic and
climatic conditions–its altitude, short growing season, and cold
weather–have encouraged reliance on
pastoralism, as well as the development of a different cuisine from surrounding regions.
The best voted sites in Tibet are as follows: Yarlung Zangbo Canyon, Lhamoi
Lhatso, Mt.Kangrinboqe, Mt. Qomolangma, the Potala Palace, Jokhang
Temple, Norbulingka, Yumbu Lhakhang Palace, Kading Valley, ancient
Yanjing (Quzeka hot spring, Tibet's only Catholic church), Namtso, and
Gyirong Valley.
Where to go this summer? the cool land of Tibet is the number one choice.
Namtso Lake
