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Red Snow |
Author:sichuan Source:china-panda time:2006-3-28 |
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Many a Chinese mountaineer and expert have found some red spots sprinkled over the boundless ice and snowy land 5,000 meters above sea level in the Himalayan Mountains. Many have wondered what exactly produces such a picturesque landscape.
As a matter of fact, the so-called "red snow" is not real snow, but a kind of algae that grows on high mountains. The algae contain some pigments and are able to conduct photosynthesis, and their color varies with the ratio of pigments accordingly. These strongly cold-resistant algae are concentrated on the high mountains in very cold areas.
The algae have survived in extreme conditions in the Himalayas, decorating the mysterious snow-covered land.  |
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2009 Tibet Tour
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Classical tibet tour |
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These tours cover the World Heritage Sites of the Potala and Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Pilgrimage circuit, the huge monastic institution of Drepung and Sera Monastery, and also the holy lake - Namtso lake, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, shigatse Tashilhunpo Monastery, Nyingchi, E.B.C...
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Kham overland tour |
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These route are two main routes of Sichuan-Tibet Highway which links the Tibetan areas of Western Sichuan with mainland Tibet. The journey goes through the wild, mountainous and remote Tibetan areas of Western Sichuan, you will be amazed to see that Tibetan culture is in many ways better preserved here. The route offers an insight to the culture, custume and tradition of Khama people.
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All the way from Lhasa to Mt.Kailash, you will visit Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Lake Monasarovar. Make a 3-day trek around holy Mt.Kailash...
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Tibet is a land of rich cultual and ecological contrasts. The most popular trekking is in the centre of the region, around the major towns and highways. In our tibet trekking tour, we have recommended 5 popular trekking routes in Tibet, with a fantastic walking, superb scenery.
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