Tibet is a historical region covering much of the Tibetan Plateau in Central Asia. Tibet offers fabulous monasteries, breathtaking high-altitude treks, stunning views of the world’s highest mountains and one of the most likeable peoples you will ever meet. It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups and is now also inhabited by considerable numbers of Han Chinese and Hui people. Tibet's other big draw is the elemental beauty of the highest plateau on earth. Geography in Tibet is on a humbling scale and every view is lit with breathtaking Mountain light. Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of 4,900 meters. Tibet’s other big draw is the supreme and underlying beauty of the highest plateau on earth and high mountains. Geography here is on a humbling scale and every view is lit with Spectacular Mountain light. The highlights of Tibet are splendid nature, magnificent monasteries, prayer halls of chanting monks, and remote Cliffside retreats.