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Your Definitive Maps of Tibet Plateau and Tibet Tourism

To help you plan a successful and pleasant Tibet tour, Tibet Vista freshly made a collection of maps of Tibet. You can find the detailed tourist maps of Tibet, including where is Tibet located, Tibet political map, Everest Base Camp tour map, holy Mount Kailash map, Tibet Nepal map, Tibet India map, Lhasa city map, Tibet road map, flights and trains to Lhasa map, and more Tibet travel maps of the famous tourist attractions and activities like the Namtso Lake, Yamdrok Lake, Everest trek map, Kailash trek map, etc.

We will keep updating the available maps and uploading more new maps of Tibet to provide more Tibet tourism information by mapping our Holy Land - Tibet. So stay tuned.

Where is Tibet Located on a Map?

Tibet is situated on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau in China, with an average altitude of above 4,000m, neighboring India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. Use the following complete Tibetan location maps to get a better understanding about this spiritual realm.

Map of Tibet Location in China

Map of Tibet and Surrounding Countries

Map of Tibet Location in World

Map of Tibet Location in Asia

Map of Tibet Surrounding Areas in China

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Tibet Political Map

Tibet consists of 7 administrative divisions - Lhasa, Shannan, Shigatse, Nagqu, Ngari, Nyingchi and Chamdo; among which Lhasa, Chamdo and Shigatse are the most populated regions.

Different administrative divisions in Tibet

Demographic change of Tibet

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Tibet Nepal Maps

Geographically, Tibet and Nepal jointly share the majestic Himalayan Range (Mt.Everest) in Asia, and both are superb tourists' draws for adventure and sightseeing. Find the detailed tourist maps of Tibet and Nepal to plan a significant adventure trip.

Map of Tibet Nepal Outline

Lhasa to Kathmandu Map by Flight and Overland

Mt. Everest Nepal Tibet Map

Top attractions in the map of Nepal

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Where is Lhasa Located on a Map?

Located in the southeastern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the city of Lhasa lies on the northern bank in the middle reaches of the Lhasa River, a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo River. It consists of three urban districts and five rural counties in total, surrounded by Shigatse City, Nagchu City, Nyingchi City and Shannan City.

Map of Lhasa Location in China

Map of Lhasa Location in Tibet

Tibet Lhasa Surrounding Districts and Counties on Map

Tibet Lhasa City and Surrounding Cities and Prefectures on Map

Tibet Lhasa and Surrounding Provinces in China on Map

Map of Lhasa Location in Asia

Tibet Lhasa and Surrounding Countries in Asia on Map

Map of Lhasa Location in World

Tibet Lhasa Flight Map

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Lhasa City Map

Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region, is the spiritual and secular heart. It is home to a prestigious array of Tibetan Buddhist sites and the first impression of Tibet Tour for the majority of tourists. Find out the highlights attractions inside and around historical Lhasa city.

Lhasa City on Map

Lhasa Location on Map

Attraction around Lhasa on Map

Restaurant in Lhasa on Map

China Tibet Train on Map

Domestic Flights to Lhasa on Map

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Old Lhasa Town and Kora Map

Actually, Old Lhasa Town is an old residential area located near Beijing East Road, with Jokhang Temple as the core and the Barkhor Street as the ring road, covering the total area of more than 20,000 square meters. There are many small temples and monasteries scattering in the backstreets of Old Lhasa Town, which need you to carefully find them out. Following our map of Lhasa old town and kora, you can get a clear idea of what to see and how to visit Lhasa town in Tibet:

Map of Lhasa Old Town and Tourist Attractions

Everest Base Camp Map

Mt. Everest (8844.43m), situated in the majestic Himalayas in Asia, proudly dominates the other lofty mountains as the highest summit in the world. Make the most of our hand-made Mt.Everest tourist maps to plan an adventure trip for mountaineering and sightseeing.

Mt. Everest Nepal Tibet Map

Mount Everest North Face Map

Nepal Everest Trekking Route Map

EBC to ABC Trek Map

Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp Trekking Route Map

Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Map

Gama Valley to Eastern Slope of Mt. Everest Base Camp Trekking Map

Mount Kailash Maps

Mt. Kailash, known as the “king of the holy mountains” In Buddhism, Hinduism, Bon religion and Jainism, has been an ultimate pilgrimage destination for global pilgrims for thousands of years. Our carefully-drawn maps of Mount Kailash are helpful for you to make an ultimate adventure to the holy mountain.

Map of Mt. Kailash and its Prefecture in Tbet

Map of Sacred Manasarovar Lake in Ngari

Map of Accommodation around Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar

Map of Ngari tourist attraction around Mount Kailash

Time-honoured Pilgrimage Route Map around Holy Mt. Kailash

Venerated Manasarovar Lake Yatra Map

Detailed Map of 15-day Kailash and Manasarova Kora Tour

Shigatse and Yamdrok Lake of Tibet

Shigatse is the second largest city of Tibet, with the biggest draw of the 600-year-old Tashilhunpo Monastery. Travelling from Lhasa via Yamdrok, Shannan prefecture to Shigatse has been a classic and well-established Tibet tour route for years. Use the following detailed maps to know the locations and tourism information of Shigatse and Yamdrok Lake in advance.

Map of Shigatse and Yamdrok Lake in Tibet

Shigatse Prefecture Location Map

Map of Shigatse City in Tibet

Shigatse Attraction Map

Attraction around Shigatse on Map

Shigatse Accommodation on Map

Restaurant in Shigatse on Map

Lhasa to Shigatse and Yamdrok Lake Map

Shigatse Road Map

Lhasa Shigatse Train on Map

Domestic Flights to Shigatse on Map

Namtso Lake Maps of Tibet

Believed to be one of the three foremost sacred lakes in Tibet, Namtso Lake, to the majority of global tourists, undoubtedly remains a highlight for Tibet tour. Plan a memorable trip by using the following Namtso Lake tourist maps.

Map of Namtso Lake in Tibet

Lhasa to Shigatse and Yamdrok Lake Map

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Tibet Railway Map

Taking a train to Tibet has become the top choice for many domestic and foreign tourists to access to Tibet. Presently, there are direct trains to Tibet from Xining, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing and Lanzhou as the following maps.

China Tibet Train Route Map

Beijing to Lhasa Train Map

Chengdu to Lhasa Train Map

Chongqing to Lhasa Train Map

Guangzhou to Lhasa Train Map

Lanzhou to Lhasa Train Map

Shanghai to Lhasa Train Map

Xining to Lhasa Train Map

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Tibet Road Map

Roads into Tibet from China Mainland and road conditions in Tibet are greatly improved in recent years. In total, there are 5 highways connecting Tibet with other parts of China, they are highlighted in blue in the map as following.

Tibet Road Map

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Tibet Trek Map

Trekking “the roof of the world” is one of the most challenging things to do. The altitude, weather and rugged terrain present significant opportunities for trekkers. If you’re up to it, hiking past nomad tents to remote settlements will surprise you. Here we offer the most pratical Tibet trek maps for you.

Everest Base Camp Trek Map - from Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp (70km)

Shalu to Nartang Trekking Map

Ganden to Samye Trek Map (80km)

Tsurphu to Yangpachen Trek Map

Lake Manasarovar Kora Trek Map

Nyenchen Tanglha Trek Map

Mt. Kailash Kora Trek Map

EBC to ABC Trek Map

Everest to Gama Trek Map

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Ngari Maps and Prefecture

Nagri (also Ali) prefecture in northwestern Tibet is known as the roof of the roof of the world for it is situated at an elevation of 4,500 meters above sea level. It's the place where the Himalayas, the Gangdise, the Kunlun Mountains and Karakorum Mountains meet. This area is dotted with beautiful lakes and rivers, great mountains and glaciers, vast grasslands, spectacular snow mountains, as well as pastures and clay forests.

Ngari Prefecture Location on Map

Shiquanhe Map

Ngari Attraction Map

Attraction around Ngari Map

Shiquanhe Hotels on Map

Restaurant in Shiquanhe Town on Map

Kailash Accommodation on Map

Ngari Road Map

Domestic Flights to Ngari on Map

Nyingchi Maps and Prefecture

Nyingchi, also known as Linzhi, is a prefecture-level city in the southeast of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It borders with Lhasa to the east, Shannan to the southwest, Qamdo to south and Nagqu to the north. It is also the home of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, the largest canyon in the world, and the stunning Namcha Barwa Peak. If you are planning a tour to Nyingchi, you can use the following detailed maps to know the locations and tourism information of Nyingchi.

Nyingchi Location on Map

Nyingchi City Map

Nyingchi Attraction Map

Attraction around Nyingchi Map

Nyingchi Road Map

Nyingchi Hotels and Restaurants on Map

Nagchu Maps and Prefecture

Nagchu (also Nagqu) is a prefecture-level city located in the northern part of Tibet - between Tanggula Mountains and Nyainqentanglha Mountains. It borders Xinjiang and Qinghai Province, and neighbors Chamdo Prefecture to east, Lhasa, Nyingchi, Shigatse to south and Ngari to west. In addition, it is the place where Namtso Lake, Tangra Yum Tso, Siling Tso, Relics of Xiangxiong Kingdomwhich and other scenic spots located. Using the following complete Nagchu maps to get a better understanding about this prefecture in Tibet.

Nagchu Location Map

Nagchu City Map

Nagchu Tourist Attraction Map

Attraction around Nagchu Map

Nagchu Hotels on Map

Nagchu Roads Map

Shannan (Lhokha) Maps and Prefecture

Shannan (also Lhokha) is the most southerly prefecture in Tibet, with Lhasa to the north, Shigatse to the west, and Nyingchi to the east. The southern border of Lhoka lies on the Chinese border with Bhutan to the southwest and the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh to the southeast. Possibly the single most historic area of Tibet, Lhoka has a wealth of things to see around the region, and traveling into this ancient cradle of Tibetan civilization can feel a little like traveling back in time to the days of the ancient kings of Tibet.

Lhoka Location Map

Map of Lhoka City and Surrounding Districts and Counties

Lhoka Tourist Attraction Map

Attractions around Lhoka Map

Map of Tsedang Hotels and Restaurants

Lhasa to Tsedang Road Map

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Chamdo Maps and Prefecture

Chamdo is one of the six districts of the Tibet Autonomous Prefecture of the People’s Republic of China, and was once a part of the ancient region of Kham. Qamdo Prefecture lies in the far east of the Tibet Autonomous Region, on the lower edge of the Tibetan plateau. The prefecture is surrounded by Lhasa to the west, Nagqu to the northwest, Qinghai Province to the north, Sichuan Province to the east, Nyingchi to the south, and the northwest corner of Yunnan Province connecting to the most southeasterly corner of Chamdo.

Qamdo Location Map