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Tibet

hemmed in by the high Himalayas, Tibet is a plateau region in Central Asia often called the ‘Roof of the World’.  Its inaccessibility has lured adventurers and explorers from all over the world, who are rewarded for their efforts with breath-taking vistas.
Tibet is mostly under the administration of the People’s Republic of China but it is also officially claimed by the Republic of China (Taiwan).  The Chinese government and the Government of Tibet in Exile since 1959 disagree over when Tibet became a part of China and whether its incorporation into China was Read more