Difference Between Tibet Autonomous Region and Tibetan Area

November,20 2019 BY Master Kungga Dundruk 0 COMMENTS

Usually, a Tibet tour refers a trip to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). In fact, a Tibet tour is not merely limited to the TAR. Let’s figure out the difference between Tibet Autonomous Region and Tibetan Area first.

The term "Tibet Area" encompasses the entire Tibetan Plateau where the Tibetan people are native to. This includes all counties of the Tibet Autonomous Region, 95% of the land area of Qinghai province, southwest Gansu, northern Sichuan, western Sichuan and far northwest Yunnan. Traditionally Tibet was divided into specific regions such as U, Tsang, Kham and Amdo.

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However, the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) refers to only 50% of the land mass of the Tibetan Plateau. Roughly 60% of the Tibetan people live outside of the TAR in other regions of Tibet.

For foreigners making a tour to Tibet Autonomous Region, Tibet permits including Tibet entry permit, Alien’s travel permit and military permit are required. But if you making a Tibet tour to other Tibetan areas, like Amdo Tibetan Area or Kham Tibetan Area, you do not need to apply for such permits.

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About the Author - Master Kungga Dundruk

The Lhasa-born prodigy used to study business overseas, and got his Bachelor of Business in Nepal and India before moving back to his homeland.With pure passion for life and unlimited love for Tibet, Kunga started his guide career as early as 1997.

Responsible, considerate and humorous, he devoted his entire life guiding and serving international tourists travelling in Tibet.As a legendary Tibetan travel guru with 20-year pro guide experience , he once had an exclusive interview with the US media. Currently he is working in Tibet Vista as the Tour Operating Director. Whenever our clients run into troubles, he is your first call and will offer prompt support.

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