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.
西藏位于中国的西南边陲的青藏高原。整个地区的平均高度超过海拔4000,为此,西藏有“世界屋脊”之称。位于喜马拉雅山脉的最高峰珠穆朗玛峰顶峰海拔8,846.27米,堪称世界第一峰。
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.
作为中国的一部分,西藏有自己独特的文化。它是藏族聚居为主,是古老而神秘的少数民族。旅游景点包括拉萨布达拉宫,大昭寺,以及大量的佛教圣地。