Region 'full of vigor' like never before
A top government official of the Tibet autonomous region on Monday said is "full vigor" and its people are confident that they par with others in nation to achieve a "moderately prosperous society". ..
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Tibetans celebrate Serfs' Emancipation Day
A flag-raising ceremony is held at Potala Palace Square, Lhasa, capital city of China's Tibet autonomous region, to celebrate the 58th Serfs Emancipation Day on March 28, 2017. The annual commemorate 1959 ..
Tibet focuses on improving livelihoods
The Tibet autonomous region plans to spend 30 billion yuan ($4.3 billion) improving people's livelihoods this year, according to the region's financial department.
Airlines rev up Tibet flights ahead tourist high season
Chinese airlines on Sunday revved up flights to Tibet Autonomous Region ahead of the annual tourist high season of summer and autumn.
Tibet's tourism warming up in warmer weather
With warmer weather and rising temperature, Tibet’s tourism market is warming up. Tourists at the Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple, other locations have increased significantly. ..
China to conduct 2nd scientific survey on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
The government of Tibet Autonomous Region and Chinese Academy Sciences have agreed to launch a large-scale survey the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, 40 years after first was conducted. ..
Tibet to plant more forests
Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region will plant more forests in the next few years, the regional department of forestry said Friday.
Tibet holds traditional spring ploughing ceremony
Spring ploughing ceremony is usually held in Tibet to pray for favorable weather and a good harvest. On the day, villagers all put on their festival costumes celebrate with kinds of activities, such as worshiping ..
New plant species discovered in Tibet
Chinese scientists have found a new plant species belonging to the genus Sorbus in Zayu county, Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, and their findings been published by Nordic Journal of Botany. ..
Scholars come to China so they can research Tibet
More overseas scholars now seek to come to China to study Tibetan history and culture, a senior researcher said on Thursday.
A busy spring in Lhasa
Come and try our sweet homemade yogurt!" peddled Drolma, a girl from Thaktse, Lhasa. She said people would rather bask in the sun than stay home this time of year, so there were plenty customers. ..
Trade through quake-hit Gyirong port in Tibet surges in 2016
The total volume of trade at the border port Gyirong in China's Tibet Autonomous Region hit 3.4 billion yuan (490 million U.S. dollars) 2016, a 4.5-fold increase year on year, Lhasa customs said Tuesday. ..
Industrious city gardeners in China’s highest city
Early morning in Lhasa, the temperature is close to zero degree with bitter cold wind and sometimes snowfall. On both sides of streets you can see people working, though. They dress green uniform white warning ..
Interview: Chairman of Tibet talks about Tibet
Qi Zhala, Chairman of Tibet Autonomous Region, recently received a joint interview by China's magazine and China Online. During the interview, Zhala expressed his views on Tibet's ecological environment, ..
Novelty, authenticity and cultural exchange make Tibetan restaurants in Beijing a haven for foodies
No need to embark on a lengthy journey across snow-capped mountains satisfy craving for sliced yak tongue anymore. Foodies from near and far have been enjoying Tibetan food, culture hospitality in the very center ..
Tibetan girl Maria's plane obsession
In 2007, a Tibetan girl studying her first year at the China Civil Aviation Flight Academy told friends that she wanted to transfer major from aviation service machinery and equipment maintenance. ..
Village in Tibet holds spring ploughing ceremony
March 16 marks the start of spring ploughing day for many places in Tibet. Villagers Mar village, township, Doilung Dechen, Lhasa, all put on their festival costumes to celebrate this traditional day. ..
Tibet delegation submits 25 proposals to the National People's Congress
A total of 25 proposals were submitted by the Tibet delegation to the National People's Congress during the fifth session of the 12th NPC which concluded Wednesday.
A shepherdess' city dream on Roof of the World
"Your order is all-ready. Let me know if you need anything, and I will be right over," Nyima Yudron said with a smile before she closed the door of a VIP room in the restaurant.
Panchen Lama laments Buddhism threatened by commercialization
The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu Saturday lamented some Buddhist temples and monks are being eroded by commercialization and called on followers to behave correctly.
TV documentary 'Himalaya: Ladder to Paradise' airs
Himalaya: Ladder to Paradise, a five-part documentary sharing a name with the movie version, has begun airing on TV since March 6.
Harsh life and bright horizons in China's highest township
After just three years in Pumaqangtang, China's highest township, Kelzang Chola has already developed signs of aging -- severe memory deterioration, hair and weight loss.
Elders in Tibet's rural areas arranged in nursing homes for better care
Old people celebrate the Mid-autumn Festival at a nursing home for elders in Qonggyai County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2016. A total of 11,400 region's rural areas have been ..
Tibet priorities ecology over development projects
Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has suspended approval of mining projects amid apush to prioritize ecological preservation over economic development.
Snowstorms kill 4,000 animals in Tibet
More than 4,000 yaks and sheep have died after days of heavy snowfall in Xigaze prefecture, the Tibet autonomous regional government has confirmed. No human casualties been reported. ..