L’Atlas Tibétain

Ü-Tsang

Three regions, shaped by distinct histories and traditions.

Amdo

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Kham

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Cultural Regions

An intricately designed, colorful Buddhist monastery stands under a clear blue sky, surrounded by barren mountains. The building is adorned with vivid red, blue, gold, and green details, featuring traditional Tibetan architecture.

Ü-Tsang, home to Lhasa and historic centers of learning, holds many distinct local traditions.

A vast mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky. Brownish grasslands spread across the foreground, where several yaks can be seen grazing.

Across Amdo’s grasslands and towns, Tibetan, Mongolian, and other communities shape varied cultural lives.

A mountainous landscape showcases traditional stone houses nestled on terraced slopes. The village is surrounded by snow-capped mountains under a bright blue sky. Colorful prayer flags add vibrancy to the rustic scenery, and there are people walking along a path among the terraces.

In Kham’s river valleys and mountains, regional languages, crafts, and customs differ from place to place.