A virtual tour of Tibet Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region is home to the highest plateau on Earth, known as the "roof of the world". It's a paradise for tourists with its towering snow mountains, vast grasslands, tranquil lakes and breathtaking views. Must-visit places include the Potala Palace - a #UNESCO world heritage site, Mount Qomolangma, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and more. Tibet is also famous for its rich ethnic culture, including the Tibetan dance, the thangka painting, and Lu

The Tibetan Plateau, home to tens of thousands of glaciers, is very sensitive to climate change. Water from melting glaciers has created hundreds of new lakes and enlarged existing ones, such as the main pair shown here. Learn more at our Images of Change: https://climate.nasa.gov/images-of-change?id=778#778-melting-glaciers-enlarge-lakes-on-tibetan-plateau | NASA Climate Change

At over 4,500 meters above sea level, the Northern Tibetan Plateau is one of the highest and most remote ecosystems on Earth. Harsh winds, freezing winters, and thin air make life here a challenge—but also give rise to some of the planet’s most extraordinary wildlife. #XizangUnveiled | CCTV