Tibet News

'Power Sky Road' operates for 5 years safely

'Power Sky Road' operates for 5 years safely

The “Power Sky Road” Qinghai-Tibet Grid project has been operating safely for five years up to December 9, with a cumulative power transmission of more than 4.5 billion kWh, according the State Tibet Electric ..

Tibetan language information technology’s innovation

Tibetan language information technology’s innovation

University of Tibet attended the 2016 World Internet Conference as one Autonomous Region's representatives, displaying achievements in Tibetan language information technology to world. ..

In-depth experience Tibetan culture in winter

In-depth experience Tibetan culture in winter

The "Winter Vacation in Tibet: Experiencing Lhasa Culture" event was launched Lhasa's Old Town and neighboring counties recently which provides an unique opportunity for tourists to experience winter on ..

Ethnic regions see economic growth

Ethnic regions see economic growth

Economic growth in regions inhabited by ethnic groups China has been faster than the rest of country past few years, but poverty alleviation remains a long-term challenge, according to report released on ..

Bome Peach Valley: China’s largest

Bome Peach Valley: China’s largest

Bome Peach Valley in Nyingchi’s County was recently named as “China’s largest peach valley” by the Shanghai Guinness World headquarters. starts from roughly 10km west of town and wild peaches can be seen ..

Civilian helicopters to debut in Tibet

Civilian helicopters to debut in Tibet

Civilian helicopters are to operate on China's plateaus for the first time, signaling a new stage in Tibet's civil aviation history, according to Tibet Autonomous Region.

Lhasa celebrates festival of women's protector

Lhasa celebrates festival of women's protector

Lhasa's ancient Barkor Street was filled with the smoke from burning juniper branches and the sound of prayers, as thousands celebrated the annual Pal Lhamo festival on Tuesday.

New cargo service links Tibet, Nepal to boost trade

New cargo service links Tibet, Nepal to boost trade

Dozens of trucks carrying 19 million yuan ($2.8 million) worth goods left the border port Gyirong in Tibet after customs clearance on Friday, continuing journey to their destination Nepal. ..

E-commerce in Tibet

E-commerce in Tibet

Tsezha, 57 years old, lives in the northern Tibetan Plateau 4,747 meters above sea level. For local people, herding animals is main livelihood. Tsezha has worked with yaks and sheep for half his life. However, this ..

Blueprint of T3, Gonggar airport unveiled: Lhasa

Blueprint of T3, Gonggar airport unveiled: Lhasa

The blueprint for Terminal 3 at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport has been unveiled. Inspiration the design came from traditional Tibetan culture, where people longed an "eternal Shagri-la." ..

Tibet aims high, seeks pro soccer status

Tibet aims high, seeks pro soccer status

At a rundown stadium in Lhasa the Tibet autonomous region, small group of fans watched two teams battle it out an amateur soccer match that lacked neither intensity nor thrills. ..

Soccer delights Tibetan children

Soccer delights Tibetan children

A group of students plays soccer on the playground of Sinopec Primary School in Bange County, Tibet Autonomous Region. The school is located more than 4,700 meters above sea level.

2016 Yarlung Commodity Fair held in Lhoka

2016 Yarlung Commodity Fair held in Lhoka

Focusing on the development idea of "innovation, harmony, green, open and sharing" centering Lhoka City's local characteristics, 2016 Yarlung Commodity Fair provides a platform for products. ..