Tibet, Yambulakhang, a fort and historical sighting point in the Yarlung Tsangpo river valley. With an average elevation exceeding 4,500 metres (14,800 ft), the Tibetan Plateau is sometimes called "the Roof of the World”. With its fairytale temples, snow-capped peaks and a population that radiates spirituality, Tibet is near-mythical travel destination. Follow me 
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