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Wild animals thrive in Hoh Xil, NW China's Qinghai

Wild animals thrive in Hoh Xil, NW China's Qinghai

As winter's grip loosens in March, Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Qinghai Province reveals its harsh yet vibrant landscape. Situated at an average altitude above 4,500 meters, this vast and uninhabited region provides a challenging habitat for resilient wildlife.

Pic story: former serf enjoys abundant life in China's Xizang

Pic story: former serf enjoys abundant life in China's Xizang

Wangchen is an 81-year-old villager living in Lhunzhub County. As an elder in the village, he just finished organizing young villagers to conduct the ritual marking the start of spring farming with his vigorous voice several days ago.

Former serf's new life in Xizang

Former serf's new life in Xizang

n old Xizang, Palmo's life was fraught with hardship. From the age of 15, she was forced to work for serf owners day and night in the county. Basic foods such as tsampa, a traditional Tibetan staple made from barley flour, became luxury hopes. "

Protections Boost Snow Leopard Population in Nagqu, Xizang

Protections Boost Snow Leopard Population in Nagqu, Xizang

Official survey results revealed that 126 individual snow leopards, including 12 cubs, were identified in a comprehensive survey conducted across Nagqu. This finding underscores the significance of this region as a vital habitat for snow leopards on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.

Guozhuang dance contest held in Sichuan

Guozhuang dance contest held in Sichuan

A total of 18 teams attended the contest on Tuesday. A listed national intangible cultural heritage, traditional Guozhuang dance is a type of group dance and singing without musical accompaniment that is popular with the ethnic Tibetan people of Yunnan, Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu provinces and the Xizang Autonomous Region.

In pics: first day of Tibetan New Year in Lhasa, China's Xizang

In pics: first day of Tibetan New Year in Lhasa, China's Xizang

eople pose for a group photo in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2025. Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday welcomed the first day of the Tibetan New Year with a flurry of festive foods, holiday greetings and traditional customs.

Follow Metok to Enjoy Food of Gyantse

Follow Metok to Enjoy Food of Gyantse

oday, Metok will take you to explore the table culture in Gyantse, Xizang. The delicious food made of highland barley here will definitely widen your horizon.

Delingha, Qinghai: Cute Lynxes Walk Leisurely on Mountain

Delingha, Qinghai: Cute Lynxes Walk Leisurely on Mountain

Recently, in Taoha Village, Delingha City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Prefecture, Qinghai Province, a photographer captured a precious picture of two lynxes walking leisurely on the snowy grassland. The lynx looks like a cat, but it is bigger. The solitary wild animal belongs to the middle-sized beast of prey, with black and towering clusters of hair at the tips of ears.

Lhasa: A Paradise for Migratory Birds

Lhasa: A Paradise for Migratory Birds

A large number of migratory birds have arrived in Lhasa to spend the winter. Places such as the Lhasa River and Dzongyab Lukhang Park have become their wintering paradises.

'Ice belt' zigzags through Qilian Mountains

'Ice belt' zigzags through Qilian Mountains

Known as the "mother river of the Hexi Corridor", Heihe River is the second largest inland river in China with a total length of 928 kilometers, extending the provinces of Qinghai, Gansu,

Student Singers in Xizang Singing for the New Era

Student Singers in Xizang Singing for the New Era

On November 20, the final of the Campus Singing Competition of the Xizang Autonomous Region was held in Lhasa. Students from 7 colleges and universities in the region sang for their dreams and aspirations in the new era.

Park in Southwest China revives scene of exotic planet

Park in Southwest China revives scene of exotic planet

Known as the "Bermuda Triangle of Chinese Geology," Moshi Park has gained popularity with its unparalleled geologic formations of mylonitic rocks. Spanning 4.8 square kilometers at an altitude of about 3,500 meters, the park brings visitors into the world of an "exotic planet."

Park in Southwest China revives scene of exotic planet

Park in Southwest China revives scene of exotic planet

Known as the "Bermuda Triangle of Chinese Geology," Moshi Park has gained popularity with its unparalleled geologic formations of mylonitic rocks. Spanning 4.8 square kilometers at an altitude of about 3,500 meters, the park brings visitors into the world of an "exotic planet."

Long stretches of Lhasa River branches in Xizang

Long stretches of Lhasa River branches in Xizang

he Lhasa River is regarded as the "Mother River" of Lhasa City. It is called "Jiqu" in Tibetan, meaning River of Happiness. The river finally flows into the Yarlung Zangbo River.

Picturesque Autumn Scenery in Norbulingka

Picturesque Autumn Scenery in Norbulingka

In the golden October, Norbulingka in the western suburb of Lhasa is a sight to behold with autumn in full swing. A lot of citizens and tourists visit there. Norbulingka means “treasure garden” in Tibetan