That city, Lhasa, is the capital of a namesake "autonomous region" of China.
This region is bordered to the north by the Kunlun Mountains. The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon of this region is carved out by the Brahmaputra River, which cuts an eastward path across this region. This region was recently connected by high-speed rail to Qinghai, and the largest city here contains both the Jokhang Temple and the Potala Palace. That city, Lhasa, is the capital of a namesake "autonomous region" of China. For 10 points, name this plateau that is nicknamed the "Roof of the World" and is bordered to the south by the Himalayas.
This region is bordered to the north by the Kunlun Mountains.
{Tibetan} Plateau