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Lhasa Dakpo Astronomical Observatory Conducts Annual Observation

Lhasa Dakpo Astronomical Observatory Conducts Annual Observation

The Dakpo Astronomical Observatory in Lhasa, has welcomed its annual astronomical calendar observation day. With a history spanning more than 300 years, this observatory is the only astronomical calendar observatory still in active use in Xizang today.

View of spring flowers across China

View of spring flowers across China

Tourists enjoy the scenery among rapeseed flowers in Zhemu Town, Yanshan District of Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, March 24, 2026

Qinghai Lake in spring

Qinghai Lake in spring

According to the latest satellite remote sensing monitoring analysis by the Qinghai Provincial Meteorological Bureau, Qinghai Lake began to melt 13 days earlier than in 2025.

Birds gather and fly over the Zoige Wetland

Birds gather and fly over the Zoige Wetland

On March 15, a flock of birds gathered over the Zoige Wetland.After the Insects Awakening solar term, a large number of birds roost and rest in the Zoige Wetland, attracting people to come and watch and take photos.Wetlands

The good time of spring in Xining

The good time of spring in Xining

The temperature on the plateau warms up in spring, and the square is filled with vitality and energy everywhere. On the afternoon of March 15, citizens of Xining took advantage of the sunny weather to go for a walk in the square.

The migratory birds have not yet left, but spring has arrived

The migratory birds have not yet left, but spring has arrived

Entering early spring season, the temperature warms up. In the Zongjiao Lukang Park in Lhasa, wintering migratory birds still inhabit the lake, forming a unique spring landscape with the gradually sprouting vegetation and strolling citizens.

View of Mount Qomolangma

View of Mount Qomolangma

A yak transport team prepares to head to the advance camp at an altitude of 6,500 meters on Mount Qomolangma.

Frozen Qinghai Lake

Frozen Qinghai Lake

In the winter season, as the temperature continues to drop, Qinghai Lake, known as the "sapphire of the plateau", is covered in ice and jade, which is unique.

Stunning scenery along Qinghai Lake

Stunning scenery along Qinghai Lake

Lying on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in China. The lake features two sub-lakes:

The Potala Palace

The Potala Palace

This ancient architectural complex is considered a model of Tibetan architecture. Located on the Red Hill in Lhasa, Tibet, it is 3,700 meters above sea level and covers an area of over 360,000 square meters,

View of Qinghai Lake in NW China

View of Qinghai Lake in NW China

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 14, 2026 shows a view of Qinghai Lake in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake, now covered in ice, presents a breathtaking scenery.

In Pics: Unforgettable Moments on the Journey

In Pics: Unforgettable Moments on the Journey

Train Z8991 departs from Xining in Qinghai Province, passes through Ge’ermu, Bu Dong Quan, Tuo Tuo He, Yanshiping, Amdo, and Nagqu, and finally arrives in Lhasa, Xizang. Recently, our reporters boarded this train and captured the unforgettable moments along the journey.

The magnificent winter scenery of Yushu

The magnificent winter scenery of Yushu

ushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture,Qinghai Province, is located at the source of the Three Rivers and in the southern part of Qinghai Province. In the middle of winter, the vast grasslands, rivers and lakes are covered in jade

The winter snow scenery as a picturesque in Xunhua, Qinghai

The winter snow scenery as a picturesque in Xunhua, Qinghai

In winter, the mountains in Xunhua Salar Autonomous County, Haidong City, Qinghai Province are covered in snow and silver. At the beginning of the snow, a frost covered landscape of rime appears on the mountains, like a winter ink painting.