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Super moon seen over Potala Palace

Super moon seen over Potala Palace

Photo shows the "super blue blood moon" seen in Lhasa, capital city of southwest China's Tibet, in the evening of Jan. 31.

Introduction to Tibetan tea

Introduction to Tibetan tea

As the saying goes, "It is better to not have meat for three days than tea one." Tibetan a typical kind of Chinese tea. After centuries historical accretion, has formed its own unique flavor and cultural charm. ..

Potala Palace to open free of charge for 3 months

Potala Palace to open free of charge for 3 months

The iconic Potala Palace in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region will be open to the public free of charge for three months, as authorities are striving promote winter tourism. ..

Tibet sees prospering economy in 2017

Tibet sees prospering economy in 2017

Tibet autonomous region in southwest China had a prospering economy in 2017, with about 44,000 new market entities established in the region, according to local authorities.

Tibet reports double-digit growth in 2017

Tibet reports double-digit growth in 2017

Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region reported 10-percent GDP growth last year, marking the 25th straight year of double-digit growth, local authorities said Wednesday.

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Tibet's "two sessions" to open

The first session of the 11th People's Congress of Tibet Autonomous Region is scheduled to start on Jan.

Palace Museum works on Thangka restoration

Palace Museum works on Thangka restoration

The Palace Museum restoration center has been focused on restoring Thangka, brightly colored Tibetan buddhist paintings fabric, since it opened at the end of 2016, Shan Jixiang, director museum, said. ..

How children spend their winter holiday in Tibet?

How children spend their winter holiday in Tibet?

Photo shows children are having a dance rehearsal in the Mass Art Museum of Tibet Autonomous Region Lhasa, capital city region southwest China on Jan. 7, 2018. To enjoy their two-month winter holiday, some pupils ..

Farmers' New Year celebrated in China's Tibet

Farmers' New Year celebrated in China's Tibet

Villagers dance to celebrate farmers' New Year in Chusong Village of Nyarixung Township in Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 17, 2018.

Tibetan New Year traditions

Tibetan New Year traditions

​This year's Tibetan New Year (also known as Losar) and the Spring Festival fall on the same day, February 16th. What are the traditions for the Tibetan New Year?

Ministry seeks better border dialogue

Ministry seeks better border dialogue

India is urged to work constructively toward better peace and stability along border areas with China, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday in response comments by India's army chief of staff. ..