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Man turns birdwatching into booming business in NW China's Qinghai

Man turns birdwatching into booming business in NW China's Qinghai

Wang Guozhong, 45, is a villager from Zhugusi village, Zhugu township, Menyuan county, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. This area, part of the Qinghai section of the Qilian Mountain National Park candidate zone, is rich in ecological resources with vast forests that serve as breeding grounds for many bird species.

Scenery along Qinghai-Xizang railway

Scenery along Qinghai-Xizang railway

The 1,956-kilometer-long railway, which began service in July 2006, is the world's highest and longest plateau railroad and also the first railway connecting the Xizang Autonomous Region with other parts of China.

Spring flourishes at Ranwu Lake in Tiet

Spring flourishes at Ranwu Lake in Tiet

A photo taken on April 27, 2020 shows the scenery of Ranwu Lake in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region. With snow-capped mountains in the distance, the tranquil turquoise blue lake water looks even more picturesque in spring.

Nagqu advances urban greening on

Nagqu advances urban greening on "roof of the world's roof"

In Xizang, referred to as the "roof of the world," there exists a place called Nagqu, intriguingly dubbed the "roof of the world's roof." Averaging over 4,500 meters above sea level, the prefecture-level city in Xizang has the highest average elevation of any Chinese city.

Pic story of courier in Nagqu, China's Xizang

Pic story of courier in Nagqu, China's Xizang

Laba poses for a photo on a street in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 24, 2025. Laba, a 30-year-old courier has delivered more than 200,000 parcels

Beautiful Scenery of Spring on snowy plateau

Beautiful Scenery of Spring on snowy plateau

Peach blossoms along the Yarlung Zangbo River and Nyang River gradually flourish. Between the valleys in the mountains, fields, and villages...Look around. You will see a breathtaking display of pink and white wild peach blossoms. The scenery is very magnificent.

Ten photos from across China: April 11 - 17

Ten photos from across China: April 11 - 17

Master scholars question monk candidates on their understanding of the Five Great Volumes of Tibetan Buddhism during the annual dharma debating exam at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, on April 15, 2025.

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.