Tibet is an autonomous region of China and houses the planet's highest mountain, Mount Everest, at 8,848 meters (29,029 ft) above sea level. The land is blessed with many beautiful scenario and landscape. Staple foods in Tibet are roasted barley, yak meat, and butter tea. Tibet is very rich in history and is quite controversial when it comes to politics and religion. Some awesome places to visit are all the temples and monasteries, Yamdrok lake, and Mount Everest itself!