TIBET

Exploring ethnic Tibet independently is a challenge. The proverbial 'landof snows', it possesses some of the wildest and roughest road routes inhigh Asia, and so trekking, motoring and mountain-biking are all covered inthis new edition. Political and cultural issues make Tibet a sensitivedestination for Westerners to visit, so Michael Buckley's advice includesguidelines on cultural etiquette, local customs and travelling with minimumimpact on Tibet's culture and environment.