How about a trip to China Tibetan Plateau

Second only to Xinjiang in size, but yet China’s second smallest population, the Autonomous Region of Tibet has had a long and often highly fractious relationship with the rest of China, in particular the governance of Beijing, but as of writing, this region is a fully-fledged province-level area of China. It’s small population and exceptionally low population density, especially compared to the rest of China, is a result of the harsh and rugged terrain, the continual high elevation and spartan rainfall. Rocky or mountainous land dominates the terrain here with the Himalayas to the south and the vast Tibetan Plateau covering the rest of the region. The peaks to the south are the highest in the world and many soar to, or above, 8,000m in height making for some staggering vistas, but they are also the reason for this regions isolation as they prevent not only the life-giving rains from reaching here, but also make traversing the terrain exceptionally challenging. Large lakes, many of which dry up towards spring, or are ice-covered, litter the central region. Its largest city and capital Lhasa, is a location adorned with ornate buildings and a rich, if somewhat chequered history. And safe to say, the hiking and walking here are some of the best in the world