In digesting Tibet's different regions, it's important to know a few things. First, there's a distinction between Tibet and the Tibet Autonomous Region (also referred to as the TAR). Tibet is ...

If you want to venture outside of Lhasa, Tibet's main city and tourist hub, you have to apply for an additional permit through your tour company. You are not allowed to travel outside of Lhasa ...

I lived in Ziling, the largest city on the Tibetan Plateau ... Tibetans have set themselves on fire to protest Chinese rule. Tibet is a linguistically diverse place. In addition to Tibetan ...

A major earthquake struck near a holy city in China’s Tibet region on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and injuring more than 150 while damaging thousands of buildings, the state-run Xinhua ...

In recognition of the 66th anniversary of the National Tibetan Uprising Day, the Regional Tibetan Association of ...

A video from the protest shows activists waving Tibetan flags and holding placards reading “Free Tibet” and “World Stand Up ...

There are some 60 languages spoken on the Tibetan Plateau. But harsh Chinese policies mean many minority languages may not be passed down to future generations.