Tibet Political Maps

Tibet Autonomous Region is one of the five ethnic autonomous regions in China with Lhasa as its capital city. It enjoys a total area of 1228,400 square kilometers with 7 prefecture-level divisions, which are Lhasa City, Shigatse, Shannan, Chamdo, Nagqu, Nyingchi, and Ngari Prefecture.

Tibet Political Maps

Lhasa

Located at an average altitude of 3,650m, Lhasa has been the capital city of Tibet since the seventh century. With a total area of 29,500 square kilometers, Lhasa administrates 3 districts and 5 counties. The main tourists attractions in Lhasa are Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Ganden Monaster, etc.

Lhasa Location Map

Shigatse

Shigatse enjoys an average altitude of 3,836m with the highest mountain in the world - Mt.Everest. With a total area of 182,000 square kilometers, Shigatse administrates one district and 17 counties. Shigatse has much to offer to tourists, including Mt. Everest, Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk Monastery, Rongbuk Glacier, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Sakya Monastery, Summer Palace of Panchen Lamas, Gyantse Dzong, etc.

Shigatse Location Map

Shannan

Shannan is one of the birthplaces of Tibet's ancient civilization. It has a total area of 79,300 square kilometers with a population of 354,035 in total. Shannan administrates 1 district and 11 counties at present. Here tourists will get the chance to enjoy some famous attractions, including Samye Monastery, Yumbulagang Palace, Yamdrok Lake, Trundruk Monastery, etc.

Shannan Location Map

Chamdo

As the stop for Sichuan-Tibet Highway and Yunnan-Tibet Highway, Chamdo is the eastern gate of Tibet. It enjoys a total area of 110,000 square kilometers, administrating 1 district and 10 counties. Chamdo is known as the "The Pearl of East Tibet" because of its important location. The famous attractions in this place are Rawok Lake, Laigu Glacier, Jampaling Monastery, Ancient Tea-horse Route, etc.

Chamdo Location Maps

Nagqu

Located in the north of Tibet and the central of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Nagqu is known as the source of Yangtze River, Nujiang River, Lhasa River and other great rivers. Nagqu administrates 1 district and 10 counties, with a total area of 430,000 square kilometers. As the northern gate to Tibet, Nagqu offers its tourists with Namtso Lake, Changtang grassland, Yangbajain hot spring, Tibetan nomads, etc.

Nagqu Location Map

Nyingchi

Nyingchi is the lowest prefecture in Tibet, which makes it the perfect place for tourists to travel comfortably without worrying about severe high altitude sickness. It covers a total area of 117,000 square kilometers with 1 district and 6 counties. The deepest Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon in the world and the third deepest canyon in the world - Palongzangbo Grand Canyon. Besides, Nyingchi can also show its beauty to tourists with Basum Tso Lake, Lulang Forest, Namjagbarwa Peak, Midui Glacier, Huge Cypress Nature Reserve, etc.

Nyingchi Location Map

Ngari Prefecture

Ngari is the only prefecture in Tibet Autonomous Region, with a total area of 345,000 square kilometers. Ngari enjoys an altitude of more than 4,500m, which is why it is famous as "the Roof of the Roof of the World." It administrates 7 counties. Tourists who travel to this place can have a look at Mt. Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, Pandong Tso Lake, Ruins of the Guge Kingdom, etc.

Ngari Location Map