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Former serf Tsephel embraces new life in Tibet

Former serf Tsephel embraces new life in Tibet

Tsephel, 92 years old, lives in Qangka Township of Lhunzhub County Lhasa. Born Gyaca Shannan, he and his parents became serfs, with barely enough food clothes. After passed away, Tsephel began a life rove. ..

How firefighters keep Potala Palace safe

How firefighters keep Potala Palace safe

For hundreds of years, it had been customary for Tibetan Buddhists to worship in the Potala Palace with butter lamps in their hands.

Tibet wildlife tabulated; 5 new species found

Tibet wildlife tabulated; 5 new species found

The Tibet autonomous region counted 1,072 terrestrial vertebrates and discovered five new species in its most recent survey of terrestrial wildlife resources.

Old-Tibetan Wang Xiaoyu and his 17 journals

Old-Tibetan Wang Xiaoyu and his 17 journals

On the second floor of Red Mansion Exhibition Hall in Bomi County, Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region, you can find “treasure hall”, a special set exhibits including 17 journals wrapped paper. ..

Pleasant spring scenery in Lhasa, Tibet

Pleasant spring scenery in Lhasa, Tibet

Since the beginning of spring, as temperature has gradually increased, spring scenery Lhasa, a plateau city at an altitude 3,650 meters, is pleasant. Peach trees, pear blossoms, and apricot blossoms in streets, ..

5.8-magnitude quake hits Tibet

5.8-magnitude quake hits Tibet

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Shuanghu County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, at 1:27 a.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). ..

Over 100 major projects start or resume in Tibet

Over 100 major projects start or resume in Tibet

A total of 107 major projects were on Thursday started or resumed in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, according to local authorities.

Giving back to hometown after getting rich

Giving back to hometown after getting rich

Recently, 134 people of former registered impoverished households in Gyemen Township and 149 villagers Tashi Village, Qiongjie County, Lhoka City, Autonomous Region received rice, flour, thermos bottles, ..

Tibet Airlines to increase domestic air routes

Tibet Airlines to increase domestic air routes

Tibet Airlines announced last week that it will launch 20 new routes starting on Sunday to provide more convenient travel services to the Tibet autonomous region.