西藏，在很多人的眼中，是個美麗而神秘的地方。
雖然被稱為“世界屋脊”的西藏是世界上自然環(huán)境最惡劣的地方之一，
但這絲毫不影響它對人們的吸引力。
每年都有近百萬人走進(jìn)這片神秘的土地，
去經(jīng)歷那些從未有過的心靈震撼，
去感受那些一生難忘的刻骨銘心。

Namtso Kiss：In one of the world’s most remote regions, a Tibetan peasant dressed in animal skins attends to her grandson near Namtso Lake.




In Sight of Shalu：With prayer beads in hand and guided by homemade spectacles, a pilgrim approaches Tibet’s Shalu monastery.




The Road to Majang ：On the desolate Tibetan road to Majang, snowcapped peaks rising beyond 21,000 feet guide a nomad’s journey.




Morning’s Milk：At an elevation of more than 17,000 feet, a herder milks her goats. The nomads of the region roam the land with their animals and sleep in Yak-haired tents.




Faithful Debate ：At the six hundred year-old Sera Monastery, young monks gather each afternoon to debate the principles of Tibetan Buddhism.




Monastery Ritual：Monks remain deep in thought after an early morning prayer meeting at Drepung Monastery.




Smoke and Sacred Offerings：Pilgrims burn sacred evergreen offerings at a “Chorten” as they prepare to walk hundreds of steps to Potala Palace, once the home of the Dalai Lama. Many wait their entire lives to have the opportunity.




Horseman in Red：A Tibetan horseman wearing traditional racing attire gathers his energy before a village competition outside of Lhasa.