Nam Tso

Nam Tso Lake and Ganden Monastery, Tibet

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August 30th 2005
Hi all, After a few days in Lhasa I decided that it is time to visit some more of Tibet. One important consideration when doing that is the altitude. Lhasa is already 3600-3700m high, and the effects of the altitude sickness can be felt from the first day in the city. High heart rate and headaches are common, and it's hard to sleep as well. Some people feel really bad, and have to be treated with ... read more

Asia » China » Tibet

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more