Observation
The new Generation of Tibetan Opera Shows Fresh Vitality in Shigatse, Xizang
Recently, by the Xiangqu River, teenagers from the Children's Tibetan Opera Team in Namulin County, Xigaze City, Xizang Autonomous Region wore masks to rehearse Tibetan opera.
A thousand acres of sunflowers on the plateau blooming in the wind
As September sets in, vast expanses of sunflowers are in full blooming in Delingha City, located in the Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Province.
China works out in force
Every morning, 71-year-old Ren Daqing heads to a community clinic near his home in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, Jiangsu province, not for medicine, but for exercise.
Listen a little close
In the Xizang autonomous region, a song does not always begin on a stage. It may begin in a village, where an old musician remembers a melody that has traveled from one generation to the next.
Unusually large wild elephant herd of about 50 wanders through Yunnan villages as drones track movements: local government
A herd of about 50 wild Asian elephants has entered villages in Mohan township, Xishuangbanna in Southwest China's Yunnan Province. Local authorities told the Global Times that drones are being deployed daily to monitor the herd's movements, while an early-warning mechanism has been activated to keep nearby residents informed of the elephants' whereabouts.
The Yellow River in Jiuzhi County of Qinghai Province paints a beautiful ecological picture of the plateau
Jiuzhi County, Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province is located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, where snow capped mountains, rivers, lakes, and grasslands coexist.
'Epic of King Gesar': Cultural memory passed down through the centuries
he "Epic of King Gesar" is performed through storytelling, song and recitation. It tells the story of how a Tibetan demigod king, King Gesar, conquered his enemies and helped ordinary people in the 11th century. Zaduo county in Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai province, is one of the key regions where the Gesar epic has been passed down and preserved.
All affected residents, tourists evacuated following mudslide in China's Xizang
Residents affected by a mudslide in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, have been resettled, and all stranded tourists have been transferred, local authorities said Thursday.
Scenery of Qilian Mountains in Gansu, NW China
A drone photo taken on Aug. 6, 2026 shows a view of the Qilian Mountains in Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye City, northwest China's Gansu Province.
China's Jiayuguan and Jordan's Petra strengthen the friendly ties
Tourists visit the Treasury in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, July 23, 2026. Jiayuguan, the westernmost point of China's Ming Dynasty Great Wall, and the ancient city of Petra in Jordan are both landmarks boasting rich cultural heritage.
Tibetan medical thangkas draw global spotlight at symposium in Xizang
An international symposium opened in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday to shed light on the growing global interest in traditional Tibetan medicine and its visual illustrations drawn on thangkas.
Xizang's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Crop Germplasm Medium-term Repository preserves over 10,000 Qingke accessions
Reporters learned on the 16th at the Qingke Industry Scientific and Technological Achievement Observation and Seminar that the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Crop Germplasm Medium-term Repository in Xizang preserves more than 10,000 Qingke (highland barley) accessions.
Autumn Scenery on the Grasslands of Maqen, Qinghai
In early autumn, the grasslands of Maqen County in Golog Prefecture are lush green, with clear lake waters and cattle and sheep grazing leisurely—together forming a beautiful ecological tableau.
Tibetan children bring Reba dance to the world stage
On August 7, at the finals of the 2026 Bauhinia Cup International Dance Competition in Hong Kong, the original Tibetan Reba dance piece "Drum Beats the New Era" won the gold medal in the Chinese Dance Group category for junior divisions.
People enjoy leisure time at Norbulingka in Lhasa, China's Xizang
People enjoy leisure time at Norbulingka in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Aug. 15, 2026. "Lingka" means "garden" in the Tibetan language. In Xizang, people follow a tradition of spending the Lingka time,
Take a Tour of the "Sea of Flowers" on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
In northwest China, hidden within the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, lies a golden wonder that has stunned the world. This is no delicate flower patch of the southern Yangtze region, but the vast expanse of rapeseed blossoms in Menyuan, Qinghai
Parade celebrating intangible cultural heritage held in Yushu, NW China's Qinghai
A performance troupe takes part in an intangible cultural heritage parade held on July 24 in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, as part of the 2026 Sanjiangyuan Ecological Culture Tourism Festival and the 44th Yushu Horse Racing Festival.
Nagqu Horse Racing Festival 2026 kicks off in China's Xizang
Horse racers compete during the invitational 12,000m walking race of famous horse at the Nagqu Horse Racing Festival 2026 at Gesar Racecourse in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2026.
Searching for Coolness by the Binggou River in Tianzhu County, Gansu Province
Since the beginning of the summer, the Binggou River Scenic Area located in Qilian Town, Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, has received an average of about 3000 visitors per day. The Binggou River has dense forests and winding streams,
2026 Golog Mayu Gesar Cultural Tourism Festival Officially Opend
On August 4, the 2026 Mayu Gesar Cultural Tourism Festival opened as scheduled. In 2023, the Gesar Culture (Golog) Ecological Reserve was officially approved by the state as a national-level cultural ecological reserve. Mayu Gesar culture
Encountering the Medika Wetland in Nakchu, Xizang
The Medika Wetland National Nature Reserve in Xizang is located in Medika Township, Chali County, Nakchu City, at an average altitude of 4,900 meters. It is a typical plateau lake-marsh meadow wetland. In 2004, it was designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the International Convention on Wetlands
Black Tent: A Living Fossil of the Historical and Cultural Heritage of Nomadic Peoples
The black tent is a highly distinctive dwelling of Tibetan herders, a traditional residential culture that has continued to this day, and a "living fossil" of the historical and cultural heritage of nomadic peoples. The black tent features warmth in winter and coolness in summer, durability, ease of assembly and disassembly, and convenient portability.
A spectacular equestrian show in Lhari County, Xizang
A series of equestrian performances were recently held in Lhari County, Nagqu City, Xizang, as part of the 2026 “Polar Nagqu, Mystical Lhari” cultural tourism promotion and trade event. Riders galloped across the field, showcasing thrilling skills