Tibet lies on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the southwest border of China. The average height of the whole region is more than 4,000 meters above sea level, for which Tibet is known as "Roof of the World". The highest peak of Tibet, also the highest in Himalayas and in the whole world, is Everest Peak, which is as high as 8,846.27 meters above sea level.
西藏位于中國的西南邊陲的青藏高原。整個地區的平均高度超過海拔4000,為此,西藏有“世界屋脊”之稱。位于喜馬拉雅山脈的最高峰珠穆朗瑪峰頂峰海拔8,846.27米,堪稱世界第一峰。
Although a part of China, Tibet has a unique culture of all there own. It is mainly inhabited by Tibetans, a minority nationality of old and mysterious people. Tourist attractions include the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Jokhang Temple, and a number of Buddhist sacred places.
作為中國的一部分,西藏有自己獨特的文化。它是藏族聚居為主,是古老而神秘的少數民族。旅游景點包括拉薩布達拉宮,大昭寺,以及大量的佛教圣地。