In the past decade, it has become increasingly common for foreigners to travel, work or even settle down in Tibet. They have not only experienced the magnificent culture and landscape there, but also witnessed the every single aspect of progress in Tibet. Now let us follow the camera of China 24 to take a look at their lives in Tibet.

Malaysian manager: Tibetan & Modern flavors mixed in Lhasa´s 5-star hotel St. Regis

Episode 7

The St. Regis, run by Edwin Loh from Malaysia, opened last winter. As the only five star hotel in the whole of the Tibet Autonomous Region, it has attracted a group of international staff, who are eager to experience Tibetan culture... more>>

Australian tourists: Sharing joy in Tibet

Episode 6

China´s Tibet Autonomous Region allures tourists the world over with its unique folk culture and splendid landscapes. Standing out among the pilgrims is a group of foreigners who mingle with the locals while performing the rite. Chris tells us that journey to Tibet is always full of joy... more>>

Dream carried on in Tibetan Snowland restaurant

Episode 5

Many visitors to Lhasa are impressed by not only the spiritual atmosphere, but also the diversity of dining options. In Lhasa, quite a few restaurants are now run by people from different parts of the world... more>>

Nepalese friends: Making a home in Tibet

Episode 4

27-year-old La Zhu is the General Manager of Tibet Villa Hotel. With the management philosophy of emphasizing Tibetan style and culture, over all-out luxury, La Zhu´s not only completing his career, but also making a home in Tibet for himself... more>>

Indian Buddhist: Pilgrimage to Tibet

Episode 3

Musacchi Lama is an Indian Buddhist, who believes the water in Lake Monasarovar, Tibet can wash away the dirt in people´s souls. Every year, Musacchi Lama as the head of a group of 83 pilgrims, travel from Delhi to pilgrim around the lake... more>>

European Restaurant owners: Living in Lhasa

Episode 2

4 foreigners have been successfully running a restaurant in Tibet for ten years. In the beginning, the idea of settling down in a town a world away from their homeland never crossed their mind. But children were born in Tibet later, the rest is history... more>>

Austrian musician: From the Alps to the Himalayas

Episode 1

He grew up in the Alps, but his life now is about Tibet: For Wen Jie, a young musician from Austria, Tibet reminds him of his own mountain upbringing. "I want to come here to learn more about Tibetan culture... more>>

Sam Smijdens, Netherlands

Tibet is changing fast

Simon, England

Modern influences coming in, to be honestly, it seems to be more modern than I imagined.

Felix Fusco, USA

When standing on the street, every mode of transportation can be seen

Matt, Malaysia

It´s a very modern city, I was actually suprised about that.

This is Tibet

Tibet, known as the "Roof of the World", with its enthralling year-round snow, aerial mountains, exotic customs...has become a dream destination for visitors from all over the world... more>>