Chengdu to Tibet

The ferocious Tibetan Mastiff

Lhasa, one of the highest cities in the world. Despite the high altitude, it was not cold but rather hot during the day heat emitted from the scorching sun.

Lhasa, Tibet

Potala Palace, Lhasa

Shoton Festival - Giant thangka

Crowd moving towards the thangka

Potala Palace

Selling prayer flags

Dalai Lama Summer Palace

Flight from Lhasa to Chengdu

Tibetan Plateau

Zoige Grassland - 1st bend of Yellow River

The Qinghai - Tibet train is the highest railway in the world. It passes Tanggula Pass at 5,072 m (16,640 feet) above sea level, making it the world's highest rail track. I had only one chance to take this shot when the bus stopped for a toilet break.

Damxung

View from Jin Zhu hotel, Damxung bedroom window. Opened the window with the intention of gasping for more oxygen after suffering a bad cough (AMS).

Yak meat, Lhasa, Tibet

Namtso Lake, Amdo