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Tibet. By Runa and Jared. Butter Tea. Drinking butter tea is a regular part of Tibetan life Also known as po cha (= Tibetan tea) Made from tea leaves, yak butter and salt Provide lot of caloric energy and is particularly suited to high altitudes Help prevent chapped lips. Potala Palace.
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Tibet By Runa and Jared
Butter Tea • Drinking butter tea is a regular part of Tibetan life • Also known as po cha (= Tibetan tea) • Made from tea leaves, yak butter and salt • Provide lot of caloric energy and is particularly suited to high altitudes • Help prevent chapped lips
Potala Palace • Located in populous city of Tibet, Lhasa. • Built at an altitude of 3,700 m (12,100 ft), on the side of Red Mountain • Named after Mount Potala • Used to be a seat of government but now is a museum
Yarlung River k • The highest major river in the world • 2,840km=1,761miles