The exterior of Lhasa Station captured on June 29th. (Xinhua |Tenzin Norbu)

On July 1, 2026, the Qinghai Tibet Railway celebrates its 20th anniversary of full operation. As the gateway and hub of the snow covered plateau railway, Lhasa Station has witnessed the transformation of this "heavenly road" from a transportation miracle to an economic artery.

As of the end of May 2026, the cumulative number of passengers arriving and departing at Lhasa Station has exceeded 63.62 million. Over the past 20 years, Lhasa Station has continuously iterated and upgraded, steadily improved its transportation capacity, continuously optimized its service quality, continuously improved its oxygen supply guarantee, convenient services, and passenger transportation facilities, and made every effort to safeguard the safe and smooth travel of the masses, polishing the brand of high-altitude railway services. Today, this plateau railway station with endless traffic and crowds has become a vivid window for Xizang to open up, blend culture and tourism, and improve people's livelihood.

The exterior of Lhasa Station captured on June 29th. (Xinhua |Tenzin Norbu)

On June 29th, passengers inquired with the staff at the "Five Color Hada" service desk at Lhasa Station. (Xinhua |Tenzin Norbu)

On June 29th, the staff of the "Five Color Hada" service desk at Lhasa Station answered passengers' inquiries by landline.(Xinhua |Tenzin Norbu)

On June 29th, volunteer (left) provided travel guidance services for passengers at Lhasa Station.(Xinhua |Tenzin Norbu)

On June 29th, staff at Lhasa Station provided services for passengers to board the train.(Xinhua |Tenzin Norbu)

On June 29th, passengers took photos at Lhasa Station as a souvenir.(Xinhua |Tenzin Norbu)

On June 29th, passengers queued up for a ride at Lhasa Station.(Xinhua |Tenzin Norbu)

Lhasa Station captured on June 29th.(Xinhua |Tenzin Norbu)

On June 29th, a welcome sign was taken on the square of Lhasa Station.(Xinhua |Tenzin Norbu)