Why is Tibet a forbidden country? | What country is Tibet?

A country surrounded by mystery Tibet. About 16,000 feet above sea level in the northern reaches of the Himalayas, lies a land shrouded in mystery, Tibet. Its worldly curiosity sets Tibet apart from the rest of the world. Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, has long been off limits to outsiders. Since then Tibet has been known worldwide as the Forbidden Land. The world's highest peak, Mount Everest, and the highest plateau, the Pamir, are located here. Important watercourses such as the Brahmaputra and the Indus originate from this Tibetan plateau. This episode of Voice of History will discuss the mysterious Tibet.