Today, China governs Tibet as the Xizang Autonomous Region while the eastern Tibetan areas are now mostly autonomous prefectures within Qinghai, Gansu, Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.

3 days ago · Tibet, historic region and autonomous region of China that is often called ‘the roof of the world.’ It occupies a vast area of plateaus and mountains in Central Asia, including Mount Everest.

Jan 7, 2025 · Tibet, the remote and mainly-Buddhist territory known as the "roof of the world", is governed as part of China. Historically, Tibet was made up of three major areas - U-Tsang, Amdo …

Aug 8, 2025 · Located on the Tibetan Plateau in southwest China and bordering a number of Asian countries and provinces in China, Tibet has nevertheless retained a unique cultural identity shaped …

Aug 20, 2021 · Tibet is a region in the Tibetan Plateau, a vast plateau covering approximately 2.5 million square kilometers, and occupies the Himalayas' northern portion. It is part of China’s Western …

Discover Tibet, China’s mystical plateau region. Explore Lhasa, ancient monasteries, and local customs with practical travel tips.

Known as the "Roof of the World", Tibet is famous for its sacred monasteries, towering snow mountains, holy lakes, and rich culture. It's a bucket-list destination for many travelers. Below, we've selected the …

The term TIBET here means the whole of Tibet known as Cholka-Sum (U-Tsang, Kham and Amdo).

The Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), [5] often shortened to Tibet, or referred to in Chinese as Xizang, [6][note 1] is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China. It was established in 1965 to …

Explore Tibet’s high-altitude wonders in our travel guide: Potala Palace, Lhasa monasteries, Everest Base Camp treks, yak caravans and ancient Buddhist culture.