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Torch relay for Hangzhou Asian Games to start on September 8

Torch relay for Hangzhou Asian Games to start on September 8

The torch relay for the Hangzhou Asian Games will start on September 8 and cover 11 cities in east China's Zhejiang Province until September 20, organizers announced at a press conference here on Thursday.

After 2 years, Beijing-Tibet highway paying dividends

After 2 years, Beijing-Tibet highway paying dividends

Monday marked the second anniversary of the fully operational Lhasa-Nagchu section of the G6 National Expressway, which links Beijing with Tibet, the region's traffic and transportation department said.

Shoton Festival injects new vitality into Tibet's tourism

Shoton Festival injects new vitality into Tibet's tourism

Tibet's regional capital Lhasa received over 2.86 million tourist arrivals during this year's Shoton Festival, a traditional holiday featuring religious rituals, food and art, said the local tourism development bureau Tuesday.

Baristas show off coffee-making talent in Tibet

Baristas show off coffee-making talent in Tibet

A professional competition to test the comprehensive abilities of baristas was held over the weekend in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region, as part of a coffee festival.

Wildlife monitoring improves in national parks

Wildlife monitoring improves in national parks

A high-tech monitoring system has been introduced in China's national parks to increase management efficiency and reduce costs, a national park expert said at the Second National Park Forum held in Xining, Qinghai province, on Saturday.

Second National Park Forum held in Xining, NW China's Qinghai

Second National Park Forum held in Xining, NW China's Qinghai

A staff member is seen at the venue of the second National Park Forum held in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aug. 19, 2023. Themed "National Park -- Beautiful Homeland of Harmonious Coexistence," the second National Park Forum was held here on Saturday.

China's water, soil erosion area declines in 2022

China's water, soil erosion area declines in 2022

China's water and soil erosion area decreased last year amid the country's efforts to restore the ecological environment, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.


In pics: opening ceremony of traditional Lhasa Shoton Festival

In pics: opening ceremony of traditional Lhasa Shoton Festival

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the traditional Lhasa Shoton Festival in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Celebrations for the Lhasa Shoton Festival began in Lhasa on Wednesday.

Solar Halo Observed over Lhasa

Solar Halo Observed over Lhasa

On July 30, a solar halo appeared in the sky in Lhasa, Tibet. The reporter observed that the solar halo lasted for more than two hours. The halo was obvious during most of the period, presenting beautiful and spectacular scenes.