Tibet boasts rich water resources

Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China is abundant with hydrological resources. There are more than 1500 lakes and rivers in the region which account for 30% of the total lake area in China.

Photo shows Damxung River in Damxung County, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region.

Photo shows Mangkam Stretch of Jinsha River, Chamdo City, east Tibet.

Photo shows salt field on the banks of the Jinsha River, Mangkam County, Chamdo City, east Tibet.

Photo shows waterfalls in Legbu Valley, Cona County, Shannan City, south Tibet.

Photo shows rivers in Cona County, Shannan City, south Tibet.

Photo shows Padkhud Tso Lake, the largest natural lake in Shigatse City, south Tibet.

Photo shows lakes in Nagchu City, north Tibet.

Photo shows Basum Co Lake in Gongbo Gyamda, Nyingchi City, southeast Tibet.

Photo shows Mailing stretch of Yarlung Zangbo River in Nyingchi City, southeast Tibet.

Photo shows Shiquanhe River in Shiquanhe town, Ngari Prefecture, west Tibet.

Photo shows rivers in the nearby Ngari Gunsa Airport.