Tibet

Tibet is a region high up in the mountains of Asia. It is part of China. Tibet sits on a huge flat area called a plateau. It is so high that people call it the Roof of the World. The air is thin, and the weather can be very cold.

Mountains and Nature

The Himalayan mountains stand on the southern edge of Tibet. Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, is found here. Yaks, which are shaggy cattle, help carry loads and give milk. Snow leopards hide in the high rocks. Many rivers of Asia start in Tibetan mountains.

Map showing the eastern regions of old Tibet.
Map showing the eastern regions of old Tibet. (Andreas Gruschke, Institute of Social Development & Western China Development Studies · Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China / Wikimedia Commons)

People and Culture

Lhasa is the main city of Tibet. The Potala Palace stands tall on a hill in Lhasa. Many people in Tibet follow Buddhism. Monks wear red robes and live in large monasteries. Prayer flags flutter in the wind to send good wishes.

Fun Facts

  • Tibet's capital, Lhasa, is one of the highest cities in the world.
  • Yak butter tea is a popular drink in Tibet.
  • The Potala Palace has more than 1,000 rooms.

Did You Know?

Tibet is so high above sea level that visitors often feel dizzy because there is less oxygen in the air.